“[Mary’s] husband Joseph … planned to dismiss her quietly.” Luke 1:19

“The Lord is merciful and gracious … For he knows how we were made; he remembers we are but dust.” Psalm 103: 8a, 14

“‘If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also …’” Luke 6: 29a

“‘Put out into deep water and let down your nets …’” Luke 5:4b

“You shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give.” Isaiah 62:2b

“For a child has been born for us, a son given to us …” Isaiah 9: 6a

“He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff …” Mark 6:8

“The Lord said to David, ‘Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me.’” 2 Samuel 7: 16a

“Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself.” —Luke 24:39

“I will make a new covenant …” —Jeremiah 31:31