By faith the prostitute Rahab... was not killed with those who were disobedient (Heb. 11:31). Interesting the theology you discover in unusual places.
When they hurled their insults at Him, He did not retaliate (1 Pet. 2:23). When someone is shooting at you, turn the controls over to Jesus.
The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar, and lay the wood in order on the fire (Lev. 1:7). Our God is a God of order and He takes it very seriously.
You hypocrites, rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you: 'This people honors me with their lips' (Matt. 15:7-8). The longer I live the less I know for sure.
He has prepared a city for them (Heb. 11:16). If we are heavenly minded, then it will affect the way we are living on earth.
You too be patient; strengthen your hearts (James 5:8). Patience is a beautiful paradox: simultaneously a non-action and a conscious exercise of free will.
He had compassion on them, because they were... like sheep without a shepherd (Matt. 9:36). Are you aware of how unkind you can be?
Continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of (2 Tim. 3:14). Your life is the only Bible some people will ever read!
A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise (Ps. 51:17). We see two biblical examples of discontentment in the lives of Cain and the prodigal son.
Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom (Lk 6:38). Are you using a teaspoon or a shovel?
Why eatest your Master with publicans and sinners? (Matt. 9:11). Isn't it wonderful Jesus understands our emotional pain as well as physical?
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise (Ps. 12:5). God will provide for His poorer children through the grace of His richer ones.
How can a man be born when he is old? (John 3:4). All Nicodemus's outward goodness couldn't erase, replace, or change his nature.
I am sending you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord (1 Cor. 4:17). Can you love your children like Paul loved the church?