Book of Luke: An Angel appears to the shepherds

Luke 2:13-20 (NKJV)

[13] And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:

[14] “Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
[15] So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.”
[16] And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.
[17] Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child.
[18] And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
[19] But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.
[20] Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.

Book of James: Faith without works is useless

James 2:14-20 (NKJV)

[14] What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?
[15] If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food,
[16] and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?
[17] Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
[18] But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
[19] You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!
[20] But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?

Book of I Samuel: Hannah's promise

I Samuel 1:8-11 (NKJV)

[8] Then Elkanah her husband said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? And why is your heart grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?”
[9] So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat by the doorpost of the tabernacle of the Lord.
[10] And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish.
[11] Then she made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his head.”

Book of Matthew: Storing away your treasures

Matthew 6:19-21 (NKJV)

[19] “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal;
[20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
[21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Book of II Kings: Manasseh provoked God to anger

II Kings 21:1-6 (NKJV)

[1] Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hephzibah.
[2] And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to the abominations of the nations whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel.
[3] For he rebuilt the high places which Hezekiah his father had destroyed; he raised up altars for Baal, and made a wooden image, as Ahab king of Israel had done; and he worshiped all the host of heaven and served them.
[4] He also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My name.”
[5] And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.
 [6] Also he made his son pass through the fire, practiced soothsaying, used witchcraft, and consulted spiritists and mediums. He did much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke Him to anger.

Book of Nehemiah: Inspection of the wall

Nehemiah 2:11-19 (NKJV)

[11] So I came to Jerusalem and was there three days.
[12] Then I arose in the night, I and a few men with me; I told no one what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem; nor was there any animal with me, except the one on which I rode.
[13] And I went out by night through the Valley Gate to the Serpent Well and the Refuse Gate, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem which were broken down and its gates which were burned with fire.
[14] Then I went on to the Fountain Gate and to the King’s Pool, but there was no room for the animal under me to pass.
[15] So I went up in the night by the valley, and viewed the wall; then I turned back and entered by the Valley Gate, and so returned.
[16] And the officials did not know where I had gone or what I had done; I had not yet told the Jews, the priests, the nobles, the officials, or the others who did the work.
[17] Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.”
[18] And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me.
So they said, “Let us rise up and build.” Then they set their hands to this good work.

Book of Titus: Subject to rulers and authorities

Titus 3:1-3 (NKJV)

[1] Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
[2] to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.
[3] For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.

Book of Revelation: The Two Witnesses

Revelation 11:7-11 (NKJV)

[7] When they finish their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.
[8] And their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.
[9] Then those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations will see their dead bodies three-and-a-half days, and not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves.
[10] And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.


The Witnesses Resurrected

[11] Now after the three-and-a-half days the breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them.

Book of I Chronicles: The City of David

I Chronicles 11:4-9 (NKJV)

[4] And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus, where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.
[5] But the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not come in here!” Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David).
[6] Now David said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain.” And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and became chief.
[7] Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
[8] And he built the city around it, from the Millo to the surrounding area. Joab repaired the rest of the city.
[9] So David went on and became great, and the LORD of hosts was with him.

Book of Exodus: Moses asked to see God’s face

Exodus 33:18-23 (NKJV)

[18] And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.”
[19] Then He said, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.”
[20] But He said, “You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live.”
[21] And the LORD said, “Here is a place by Me, and you shall stand on the rock.
[22] So it shall be, while My glory passes by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock, and will cover you with My hand while I pass by.
[23] Then I will take away My hand, and you shall see My back; but My face shall not be seen.”

Book of Exodus: He couldn't hold up his hands any longer

Exodus 17:8-13 (NKJV)

[8] Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim.
[9] And Moses said to Joshua, “Choose us some men and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand.”
[10] So Joshua did as Moses said to him, and fought with Amalek. And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.
[11] And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
[12] But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.
[13] So Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

Book of Psalm: The LORD is my Shepherd

Psalm 23:1-6 (NKJV)

[1] The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall no want.
[2] He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
[3] He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
[4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
[5] You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
[6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD
Forever.