strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, “It is necessary to pass through many troubles on our way into the kingdom of God.”

But My righteous one

will live by faith;

and if he draws back,
I have no pleasure in him.

They went out from us, but they did not belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. However, they went out so that it might be made clear that none of them belongs to us.

I have esteemed

Receive instruction from His mouth,
and place His sayings in your heart.

The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are reliable
and altogether righteous.

I have treasured Your word in my heart
so that I may not sin against You.

Your words were found, and I ate them.
Your words became a delight to me
and the joy of my heart,
for I am called by Your name,
Yahweh God of Hosts.

But He said, “I have food to eat that you don’t know about.”

Like newborn infants, desire the pure spiritual milk, so that you may grow by it for your salvation,

Necessary food

The Lord said: “Who then is the faithful and sensible manager his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food at the proper time?

General references

A meal was set before him, but he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.”

So Laban said, “Please speak.”

For wisdom will enter your mind,
and knowledge will delight your heart.

Give us today our daily bread.