Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance. – Psalm 33:12
“Is this not the fast which I choose,
If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. – Mark 8:34b
“…eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago, but at the proper time manifested, even His word.” – Titus 1:2-3
As they were going out, a mute, demon-possessed man was brought to Him. After the demon was cast out, the mute man spoke; and the crowds were amazed, and were saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.” – Matthew 9:32-33