“He has no stately form or majesty that we should look upon Him, No appearance that we should be attracted to Him.” ~ Isaiah 53:2, NASB

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“A Jew must not marry the daughter of the people of the land for they are unclean animals and their women forbidden reptiles. And with respect to their daughters the Scriptures write, ‘Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast.’ ” (Deuteronomy 17:21)

"One must utter three doxologies every day: Praise God that he did not create me a heathen! Praise God that he did not create me a woman! Praise God that he did not create me an illiterate person!“ ~ Rabbi Judah ben Elai, 150 C.E.

“Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord-- and you are right, for that is what I am. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.” ~ John 13:12-14, NRSV

“You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” ~ Mark 10:42-45, NIV

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” ~ 2 Corinthians 4:7, NIV