“This is My dearly loved Son, who brings Me great joy. Listen to Him.”

“Are you seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s?”

“And why do you, by your traditions, violate the direct commandments of God?”

“Don’t be afraid,” He said. “Take courage. I am here!”

“Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”

“Anyone who isn’t with Me opposes Me…”

“Are You the Messiah we’ve been expecting?”

“If you refuse to take up your cross and follow Me, you are not worthy of being Mine.”

“For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”

Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” He said. “Be healed!”