Exodus 19:5-6
19:5 And now, if you will diligently listen to me
and keep
my covenant, then you will be my
special possession
out of all the nations, for all the earth is mine,
19:6 and you will be to me
a kingdom of priests
and a holy nation.’
These are the words that you will speak to the Israelites.”
Exodus 33:16
33:16 For how will it be known then that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not by your going with us, so that we will be distinguished, I and your people, from all the people who are on the face of the earth?”
Deuteronomy 33:28
33:28 Israel lives in safety,
the fountain of Jacob is quite secure,
in a land of grain and new wine;
indeed, its heavens rain down dew.
Esther 3:8
3:8 Then Haman said to King Ahasuerus, “There is a particular people that is dispersed and spread among the inhabitants throughout all the provinces of your kingdom whose laws differ from those of all other peoples. Furthermore, they do not observe the king’s laws. It is not appropriate for the king to provide a haven for them.
Esther 3:2
3:2 As a result,
all the king’s servants who were at the king’s gate were bowing and paying homage to Haman, for the king had so commanded. However, Mordecai did not bow,
nor did he pay him homage.
Colossians 1:17
1:17 He himself is before all things and all things are held together in him.
Titus 2:14
2:14 He
gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his,
who are eager to do good.
Titus 2:1
Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching
2:1 But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.
Titus 2:9
2:9 Slaves
are to be subject to their own masters in everything,
to do what is wanted and not talk back,