Jesus went to her [Simon’s mother], and taking her by the hand, raised her up; and the fever left her. ~Mark 1:31

At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee. ~Mark 1:28

The kingdom of God has drawn near. (Mark 1:15)

Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.  ~Isaiah 60:1

“From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” John 1:16

“Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Luke 1:38

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him.

He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. John 1:6-8

Comfort, comfort, O my people. Isaiah 40:1

[A]bout that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. Mark 24:36

“Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song.”  Psalm 100:1

“[W]e will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders he has done.” Psalm 78:4

Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ ~ Matthew 22:36

Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and worship him upon his holy hill; for the Lord our God is the Holy One. Psalm 99:9

Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. ~Matthew 21:33

If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. ~Philippians 2:1