„Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough”. (Luke 13, 24)

„Then he said, What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? 19It is like a mustard seed that a person took and planted in the garden. When it was fully grown, it became a large bush and ‘the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches”. (Luke 13, 18 – 19)

„[And] be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ”. (Ephesians 4, 32)

„A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we thought we were dreaming. 2Then our mouths were filled with laughter; our tongues sang for joy. Then it was said among the nations, The LORD had done great things for them”. (Psalms 126, 1 – 2)

„But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift”. (Ephesians 4, 7)

„Who may go up the mountain of the LORD? Who can stand in his holy place? 4The clean of hand and pure of heart, who has not given his soul to useless things, what is vain”. (Psalms 24, 3 – 4)

„I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” (Luke 12, 49)

„God indeed is my salvation; I am confident and unafraid. For the LORD is my strength and my might, and he has been my salvation”. (Isaiah 12, 2)

„So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God”. (Ephesians 2, 19)

„A psalm of thanksgiving. Shout joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; 2serve the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful song”. (Psalms 100, 1 – 2)