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quotes[1] = "(An angel said) John will lead many people in Israel to turn back to the Lord their God. He will go ahead of the Lord with the same power and spirit that Elijah had. And because of John, parents will be more thoughtful of their children. (Luke 1.16-17, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[2] = "I don&#39;t know of anything against me, but that doesn&#39;t prove that I am right. The Lord is my judge. So don&#39;t judge anyone until the Lord returns. He will show what is hidden in the dark and what is in everyone&#39;s heart. Then God will be the one who praises each of us. (1 Corinthians 4.4-5, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[3] = "We may think we are doing the right thing, but the LORD always knows what is in our hearts. Doing what is right and fair pleases the LORD more than an offering. (Proverbs 21.2-3, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[4] = "Jesus said to his disciples, &quot;It&#39;s terribly hard for rich people to get into the kingdom of heaven! In fact, it&#39;s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into God&#39;s kingdom.&quot; When the disciples heard this, they were greatly surprised and asked, &quot;How can anyone ever be saved?&quot; (Matthew 19.23-25, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[5] = "The Law of the LORD is perfect; it gives us new life. His teachings last forever, and they give wisdom to ordinary people. The LORD&#39;s instruction is right; it makes our hearts glad. His commands shine brightly, and they give us light. (Psalm 19.7-8, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[6] = "Keep on being faithful to what you were taught and to what you believed. After all, you know who taught you these things. Since childhood, you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to make you wise enough to have faith in Christ Jesus and be saved. (2 Timothy 3.14-15, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[7] = "&quot;Don&#39;t say you&#39;re too young,&quot; the LORD answered. &quot;If I tell you to go and speak to someone, then go! And when I tell you what to say, don&#39;t leave out a word! I promise to be with you and keep you safe, so don&#39;t be afraid.&quot; (Jeremiah 1.7-8, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[8] = "&quot;Who are you?&quot; I asked. Then the Lord answered, &quot;I am Jesus! I am the one you are so cruel to. Now stand up. I have appeared to you, because I have chosen you to be my servant. You are to tell others what you have learned about me and what I will show you later.&quot; (Acts 26.15-16, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[9] = "You have been raised to life with Christ. Now set your heart on what is in heaven, where Christ rules at God&#39;s right side. Think about what is up there, not about what is here on earth. You died, which means that your life is hidden with Christ, who sits beside God. (Colossians 3.1-3, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[10] = "I cannot find God anywhere - in front or back of me, to my left or my right. God is always at work, though I never see him. But he knows what I am doing. and when he tests me I will be pure as gold. (Job 23.8-10, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[11] = "Jesus also said: You don&#39;t light a lamp and put it under a clay pot or under a bed. Don&#39;t you put a lamp on a lamp stand? There is nothing hidden that will not be made public. There is no secret that will not be well known. If you have ears, pay attention! (Mark 4.21-23, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[12] = "The sweet smell of incense can make you feel good but true friendship is better still. Don&#39;t desert an old friend of your family or visit your relatives when you are in trouble. A friend nearby is better than relatives far away. (Proverbs 27.9-10, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[13] = "God washed us by the power of the Holy Spirit. He gave us new birth and a fresh beginning. God sent Jesus Christ our Savior to give us his Spirit. Jesus treated us much better than we deserve. (Titus 3.5-7, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[14] = "The Spirit of the LORD will be with him to give him understanding, wisdom, and insight. He will be powerful, and he will know and honor the LORD. His greatest joy will be to obey the LORD. (Isaiah 11.2-3, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[15] = "(Jesus said) I cannot do anything on my own. The Father sent me, and he is the one who told me how to judge. I judge with fairness, because I obey him, and I don&#39;t just try to please myself. (John 5.30, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[16] = "Some of the followers from Cyprus and Cyrene went to Antioch and started telling Gentiles the good news about the Lord Jesus. The Lord&#39;s power was with them, and many people turned to the Lord and put their faith in him. (Acts 11.20-21, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[17] = "As a deer gets thirsty for streams of water, I truly am thirsty for you, my God. In my heart, I am thirsty for you, the living God. When will I see your face? Day and night my tears are my only food, as everyone keeps asking, &quot;Where is your God?&quot; (Psalm 42.1-3, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[18] = "The father went to the older son and said, &quot;Go work in the vineyard today!&quot; His son told him that he would not do it, but later he changed his mind and went. The man then told his younger son to go work in the vineyard. The boy said he would, but he didn&#39;t go. Which one of the sons obeyed his father? (Matthew 21.28-31, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[19] = "Send your light and your truth to guide me. Let them lead me to your house on your sacred mountain. Then I will worship at your altar because you make me joyful. You are my God and I will praise you. (Psalm 43.3-4, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[20] = "Obey the rulers who have authority over you. Only God can give authority to anyone, and he puts these rulers in their places of power. People who oppose the authorities are opposing what God has done, and they will be punished. Rulers are a threat to evil people, not to good people. (Romans 13.1-3, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[21] = "Listen, Israel! The LORD our God is the only true God! So love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Memorize his laws and tell them to your children over and over again. Talk about them all the time, .... (Deuteronomy 6.4-6, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[22] = "When Jesus was alone praying, his disciples came to him, and he asked them, &quot;What do people say about me?&quot; They answered, &quot;Some say that you are John the Baptist or Elijah or a prophet from long ago who has come back to life.&quot; Jesus then asked them, &quot;But who do you say I am?&quot; (Luke 9.18-20, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[23] = "Even if you think you can stand up to temptation, be careful not to fall. You are tempted in the same way that everyone else is tempted. But God can be trusted not to let you be tempted too much, and he will show you how to escape from your temptation. (1 Corinthians 10.12-13, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[24] = "I will take pleasure in your laws and remember your words. Treat me with kindness, LORD, so that I may live and do what you say. Open my mind and let me discover the wonders of your Law. (Psalm 119.16-18, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[25] = "Then Jesus said: What comes from your heart is what makes you unclean. Out of your heart come evil thoughts, vulgar deeds, stealing, murder, unfaithfulness in marriage, greed, meanness, deceit, indecency, envy, insults, pride, and foolishness. All these come from your heart, and they are what make you unfit to worship God. (Mark 7.20-23, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[26] = "Ezekiel, son of man, I have appointed you to stand watch for the people of Israel. So listen to what I say, then warn them for me. When I tell wicked people they will die because of their sins, you must warn them to turn from their sinful ways so they won&#39;t be punished. If you refuse, you are responsible for their death. (Ezekiel 3.17-18, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[27] = "When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the followers. But they were all afraid of him, because they did not believe he was a true follower. Then Barnabas helped him by taking him to the apostles. He explained how Saul had seen the Lord and how the Lord had spoken to him. (Acts 9.26-27, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[28] = "You were in my care before you were born. Israel, don&#39;t be terrified! You are my chosen servant, my very favorite. I will bless the thirsty land by sending streams of water. I will bless your descendants by giving them my Spirit. (Isaiah 44.2b-3, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[29] = "(Jesus said) I came from the Father into the world, but I am leaving the world and returning to the Father. The disciples said, &quot;Now you are speaking plainly to us. You are not using examples. At last we know that you understand everything, and we don&#39;t have any more questions. Now we believe that you truly have come from God.&quot; (John 16.28-30, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[30] = "If we shared in Jesus&#39; death by being baptized, we will be raised to life with him. We know that the persons we used to be were nailed to the cross with Jesus. This was done, so that our sinful bodies would no longer be the slaves of sin. We know that sin doesn&#39;t have power over dead people. (Romans 6.5-7, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";
quotes[31] = "The LORD&#39;s kindness never fails! If he had not been merciful, we would have been destroyed. The LORD can always be trusted to show mercy each morning. Deep in my heart I say, &quot;The LORD is all I need; I can depend on him.&quot; The LORD is kind to everyone who trusts and obeys him. (Lamentations 3.22-25, CEV, <a href=http://www.biblesociety.ca/>Canadian Bible Society</a>)";

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