Moses thought that his own people would realize that God was using him to rescue them, but they did not. —Acts 7:25. Timing can be everything. Well, maybe not everything,

What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God — through Jesus Christ our Lord! —Romans 7:24-25. Our bodies are

[The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel and said: “This is what the Sovereign Lord says to the land of Israel…] Prepare chains, because the land is full of

[King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said:] “How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but

There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins. —Ecclesiastes 7:20. We’re all broken, flawed, and tainted (Romans 3:9-11, 23-24). Or, at least, that

[Speaking to the Israelites about their enemies, Moses said:] “Do not be terrified by them, for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God.” —Deuteronomy

[Moses addressed Israel, reminding them of God’s deliverance of them from Egypt, and his commands given to them:] “You saw with your own eyes the great trials, the miraculous signs

[When Daniel was alarmed by his visions of the future, he approached one of those standing by him in his visions. The presence told Daniel:] “But the saints of the

[One of the elders from around the throne of God declared:] “For [Jesus] the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to

[After Jesus had raised the son of the widow from Nain: Those in the crowd who saw this] were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has

[Jesus challenged the outward show of religiosity among religious people who were ignoring their inner need to be humble and pure before God. He said:] “Nothing outside a person can

[The Lord appeared to Solomon upon the completion of the temple and said,] “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face

[Jesus said,] “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the

[Jesus taught his disciples, saying:] “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” —Matthew 7:12

But Moses said to the Lord, “Since I speak with faltering lips, why would Pharaoh listen to me?” —Exodus 6:30. Moses had to learn the same lesson most of us have

And [the great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language] cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the

O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. —Psalm 7:9. In a world of organized crime,

[The Sovereign Lord said to Israel:] “I am about to pour out my wrath on you and spend my anger against you; I will judge you according to your conduct and