“For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.” 

2 Peter 1:16 (NRSV)

“So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. The one who plants and the one who waters have a common purpose, and each will receive wages according to the labor of each.” 

1 Corinthians 3:7-8 (NRSV)

“They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and righteous.” 

Psalm 112:4 (NRSV)

“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” 

Micah 6:8 (NRSV)

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them light has shined.” 

Isaiah 9:2 (NRSV)

“When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon.” 

John 1:38-39 (NRSV)

“He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” 

Acts 10:42-43 (NRSV)

“And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.” 

Matthew 2:6 (NRSV)

“The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 

Matthew 2:13 (NRSV)

“She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 

Matthew 1:21 (NRSV)