Psalms 98:2-3
98:2 The Lord demonstrates his power to deliver;
in the sight of the nations he reveals his justice.
98:3 He remains loyal and faithful to the family of Israel.
All the ends of the earth see our God deliver us.
Esther 8:15-17
8:15 Now Mordecai went out from the king’s presence in purple and white royal attire, with a large golden crown and a purple linen mantle. The city of Susa shouted with joy.
8:16 For the Jews there was radiant happiness and joyous honor.
8:17 Throughout every province and throughout every city where the king’s edict and his law arrived, the Jews experienced happiness and joy, banquets and holidays. Many of the resident peoples pretended to be Jews, because the fear of the Jews had overcome them.
Zechariah 8:20-23
8:20 The
Lord who rules over all says, ‘It will someday come to pass that people – residents of many cities – will come.
8:21 The inhabitants of one will go to another and say, “Let’s go up at once to ask the favor of the
Lord, to seek the
Lord who rules over all. Indeed, I’ll go with you.”’
8:22 Many peoples and powerful nations will come to Jerusalem to seek the
Lord who rules over all and to ask his favor.
8:23 The
Lord who rules over all says, ‘In those days ten people from all languages and nations will grasp hold of – indeed, grab – the robe of one Jew and say, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.”’”
Acts 9:31
9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.