1. The Book of John Chapter 12b January 8 th 2006

2. Luke 14:26 If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters-- yes, even his own life-- he cannot be my disciple.

3. Genesis 29:30- 31 Jacob lay with Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah. And he worked for Laban another seven years. When the LORD saw that Leah was not loved, he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.

4. Psalm 89:35-37 Once for all, I have sworn by my holiness-- and I will not lie to David- - that his line will continue forever and his throne endure before me like the sun; it will be established forever like the moon, the faithful witness in the sky."

5. Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.