Jeremiah 31: 31-34
The prophet foretells the time when the Lord will renew his covenant with all people, writing it on their hearts. 

Hebrews 5: 7-9
Although Son of God, Jesus submitted to the Father’s will, and so became the source of salvation for all who obey him. 

John 12: 20-33
The time of Jesus’ passion approaches and he explains how his death is necessary so that all may be saved. 

 2 Chronicles 36: 14-16. 19-23
God’s wrath drives the people into exile, but God’s mercy redeems them. 

Ephesians 2: 4-10
God brought us to life in Christ when we were dead though our sins. 

John 3: 14-21
God loved the world so much he sent his only Son to save us. 

Genesis 22: 1-2. 9-13. 15-18
Abraham responds in faith to God’s call, even though he cannot fully understand it.  In response, the Lord promises to bless him and his descendants.

Romans 8: 31-34
Christ died for our sake and rose from the dead.  Therefore we have nothing to fear.

Mark 9: 2-10
Jesus takes Peter, James and John up the mountain with him.  There they experience a moment that will deepen and sustain their faith.

Exodus 20: 1-17
God sums up the natural law for all humanity in the gift of the Ten Commandments to God’s chosen people. 

1 Corinthians 1: 22-25
The wisdom of God is greater that that of humans, and is shown in the apparent folly of the cross of Christ. 

John 2: 13-25
Jesus restores the Temple to its proper use as a house of prayer, to prepare for his death and the gift of the Spirit. 

Genesis 9:8-15
God’s covenant after the flood is not only with Noah and humankind, but with all living creatures; and its sign is the rainbow. 

1 Peter 3: 18-22
Peter sees a comparison between the cleansing waters of the flood and the waters of baptism. 

Mark 1: 12-15
Jesus spent forty days in the wilderness with the wild animals to prepare for his public ministry.