Go instead to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

So he answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary.

His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will devour me.”

But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?

from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be charged against this generation.

For he has come to deserve greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house deserves greater honor than the house itself!

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David.

Then the man who was possessed by the evil spirit jumped on them and beat them all into submission. He prevailed against them so that they fled from that house naked and wounded.

By faith Noah, when he was warned about things not yet seen, with reverent regard constructed an ark for the deliverance of his family. Through faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

For it is time for judgment to begin, starting with the house of God. And if it starts with us, what will be the fate of those who are disobedient to the gospel of God?