"His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to His eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord."

"But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.  For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure.  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."

"Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard.  Eli thought she was drunk and said to her, 'How long will you keep on getting drunk?  Get rid of your wine.'  'Not so, my lord.' Hannah replied. 'I am a woman who is deeply troubled.  I have not been drinking wine or beer.  I was pouring out my soul to the Lord.  Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief.'  Eli answered, 'Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of Him.'"

"I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."

"The Israelites said to Gideon, 'Rule over us- you, your son and your grandson- because you have saved us out of the hand of Midian.'  But Gideon told them, 'I will not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you.  The Lord will rule over you.'"

"Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths; guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long.  Remember, O Lord, Your great mercy and love, for they are from old.  Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to Your love remember me, for You are good to me, O Lord."

"Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand.  Joshua went up to him and asked, 'Are you for us or for our enemies?'  'Neither,' he replied, 'but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.'  Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, 'What message does my Lord have for his servant?'"

'Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful'

"Then one of the elders asked me, 'These in white robes- who are they, and where did they come from?'  I answered, 'Sir, you know.'  And he said, 'These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.  Therefore, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and He Who sits on the throne will spread His tent over them.  Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst.  The sun will not beat upon them, nor any scorching heat.  For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; He will lead them to springs of living water.  And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.'"

"Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day.  These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ."