But you have not listened to me.” 11  The angel of the L ORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah ... 12  When the angel of the L ORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The L ORD is with you, mighty warrior .” 13  “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but if the L ORD is with us, why has all this happened But now the L ORD has abandoned us and given us into the hand of Midian.” 14  The L ORD turned to him That's why men like Gideon are mentioned in the 'Hall of Faith' passage in Hebrews 11.

the land of his inheritance, at Timnath Heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash. 10 their fathers, another generation grew up who knew neither the L ORD  nor what he had done for Israel. 11   Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the L ORD  and served the Baals. 12   They forsook the They aroused the L ORD ’s anger 13   because they forsook him and served Baal and the Ashtoreths. 14   Verses 10-12 summarize the whole sad theme of the book of Judges: 10  After that whole generation had

Deuteronomy 30:11–20 (NIV) 11  Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. 12  It is not up in heaven, so that you have to ask, “Who will ascend into heaven to get 13  Nor is it beyond the sea, so that you have to ask, “Who will cross the sea to get it and proclaim 14  No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it. 15  See, live and increase, and the L ORD  your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess. 17

Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 103 Q. What is God’s will for you in the fourth commandment? A.

Numbers 22:18–35 (NIV) 18  But Balaam answered them, “Even if Balak gave me all the silver and gold in his palace, I could not do anything great or small to go beyond the command of the L ORD my God. 19  destructive heresies... 3  In their greed these teachers will exploit you with fabricated stories... 15 straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Bezer, who loved the wages of wickedness. 16

Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 127 Q. What does the sixth request of the Lord's prayer mean? A. In John 3, Jesus told him, 14  Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15  that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”

Exodus 33 - 34:10 33 Then the L ORD said to Moses, “Leave this place, you and the people you brought You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found favor with me.’ 13  If you are pleased with me, Remember that this nation is your people.” 14  The L ORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and you and I know you by name.” 18  Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory.” 19  And the L ORD said, “ Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 122 Q. What does the first request of the Lord's Prayer mean? A.

said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” 10 11   His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind. 12   Now his brothers had gone to graze their father’s flocks near Shechem, 13  and Israel said to Joseph, “As you know, your , I am going to send you to them.” -- So Joseph went after his brothers and found them near Dothan. 18   But they saw him in the distance, and before he reached them, they plotted to kill him. 19   “Here

Genesis 32:9-12, 22–32 (NIV) 9  Then Jacob prayed, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac ORD , you who said to me, ‘Go back to your country and your relatives, and I will make you prosper,’ 10 I had only my staff when I crossed this Jordan, but now I have become two camps. 11  Save me, I pray, brother Esau, for I am afraid he will come and attack me, and also the mothers with their children. 12 Canons of Dordt Point V, Article 12: This assurance of our perseverance, however, so far from making

Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 112 Q. What is God’s will for you in the ninth commandment? A.