“If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the

I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. —1

“What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self?” —Luke 9:25 Jesus’ question is a piercing challenge for us

“Let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in

“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” —Mark 9:23 A desperate father came to Jesus with a request for help and said, IF you can, Jesus, please

[A desperate and lonely woman who had been ill for years came to Jesus for healing after spending all her money on doctors who could not help her.] She said

To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. —1 Corinthians

“But what about you?” [Jesus asked his disciples]. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” – Luke 9:20. Many people had and still have widely

Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. —1 Corinthians 9:19. Grace frees us from the

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. —Ecclesiastes 9:18. Just a little leaven and the whole lump is changed (1 Corinthians 5:6). A sinful

[God told Noah,] “Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the

[Moses reminded the Israelites of his reaction to seeing the golden calf they had demanded by saying,] “So I took the two tablets and threw them out of my hands,

In the same way [as God commanded farm animals to be fed for their work], the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the

[In talking about others having the right to be supported in their ministry, the apostle Paul says of himself,] “But I have not used any of these rights. And I

[When his disciples wondered how to feed the huge crowd who had been with them several days and were famished, Jesus] replied, “You give them something to eat.” They answered,

On hearing [people complaining he associated with sinful people], Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” —Matthew 9:12. Why did Jesus associate with

You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. —2 Corinthians

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. —Proverbs 9:10. There are many noble and beneficial fields of academic pursuit. However,