Daniel 6:10–23 (NASB95) 10 Now when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he entered his house (now knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously. 11 men [his rivals] came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. 12 “The statement is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which may not be revoked.” 13 Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 127 Q. What does the sixth request of the Lord's Prayer mean? A.

Daniel 3:13–30 (NASB95) 13 Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and anger gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego; then these men were brought before the king. 14 Nebuchadnezzar responded and said to 15 ...But if you do not worship, you will immediately be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. 17 “If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from

Faithlife.com Isaiah 52:13–53:12 (NIV) 52:13 See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. 14 Just as there were many who were appalled at him— his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being and his form marred beyond human likeness— 15 he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand. 11 satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. 12

the LORD continued to send prophets to call His people back, but they refused to listen. 2 Kings 24:2–17 For he had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood, and the LORD was not willing to forgive. -- 10 At that time the officers of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon advanced on Jerusalem and laid siege to it, 11 and Nebuchadnezzar himself came up to the city while his officers were besieging it. 12 Jehoiachin king Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 11 Q. But isn’t God also merciful? A.

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

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.