Luke 2:18

He lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, “Who are these with you?” He said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.”

They will be for a sign and for a wonder to you and to your offspring forever.

Yahweh said, “As my servant Isaiah has walked naked and barefoot three years for a sign and a wonder concerning Egypt and concerning Ethiopia,

Take for yourself an iron pan, and set it for a wall of iron between you and the city. Then set your face toward it. It will be besieged, and you shall lay siege against it. This shall be a sign to the house of Israel.

and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.

and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.

In their sight you shall bear it on your shoulder, and carry it out in the dark. You shall cover your face, so that you don’t see the land, for I have set you for a sign to the house of Israel.”

When Jesus had finished saying these things, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching,

Sing praises to Yahweh, who dwells in Zion, and declare among the people what he has done.

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

Then Yahweh said to Isaiah, “Go out now to meet Ahaz, you, and Shearjashub your son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool, on the highway of the fuller’s field.

Yahweh says: “I have returned to Zion, and will dwell in the middle of Jerusalem. Jerusalem shall be called ‘The City of Truth;’ and the mountain of Yahweh of Armies, ‘The Holy Mountain.’ ”

They were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes.

The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How does this man know letters, having never been educated?”

Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here.” He said, “Please bring them to me, and I will bless them.”

When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly, and said, “Blessed is Yahweh today, who has given to David a wise son to rule over this great people.”

A certain man of the sons of the prophets said to his fellow by Yahweh’s word, “Please strike me!” The man refused to strike him.

The sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that Yahweh will take away your master from your head today?” He said, “Yes, I know it. Hold your peace.”

For David said, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, has given rest to his people; and he dwells in Jerusalem forever.

All these were the sons of Heman the king’s seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.

Posterity shall serve him. Future generations shall be told about the Lord.

Yahweh’s voice is powerful. Yahweh’s voice is full of majesty.

I am a marvel to many, but you are my strong refuge.

I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

“This is my resting place forever. I will live here, for I have desired it.

For before the child knows to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land whose two kings you abhor shall be forsaken.

I went to the prophetess, and she conceived, and bore a son. Then Yahweh said to me, “Call his name ‘Maher Shalal Hash Baz.’

Behold, I and the children whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Yahweh of Armies, who dwells in Mount Zion.

For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Cry aloud and shout, you inhabitant of Zion; for the Holy One of Israel is great among you!”

What will they answer the messengers of the nation? That Yahweh has founded Zion, and in her the afflicted of his people will take refuge.

Then the moon will be confounded, and the sun ashamed; for Yahweh of Armies will reign on Mount Zion, and in Jerusalem; and glory will be before his elders.

Just as many were astonished at you— his appearance was marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men—

Yet it pleased Yahweh to bruise him. He has caused him to suffer. When you make his soul an offering for sin, he will see his offspring. He will prolong his days and Yahweh’s pleasure will prosper in his hand.

I will set my face against that man, and will make him an astonishment, for a sign and a proverb, and I will cut him off from among my people. Then you will know that I am Yahweh.

Thus Ezekiel will be a sign to you; according to all that he has done, you will do. When this comes, then you will know that I am the Lord Yahweh.’ ” ’ ”

It is a rare thing that the king requires, and there is no other who can show it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.”

Hear now, Joshua the high priest, you and your fellows who sit before you; for they are men who are a sign: for, behold, I will bring out my servant, the Branch.

When the demon was cast out, the mute man spoke. The multitudes marveled, saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”

While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him.

When the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.

He gave him no answer, not even one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.

They were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching? For with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him!”

They were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He makes even the deaf hear, and the mute speak!”

But Jesus made no further answer, so that Pilate marveled.

Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,

The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

When they saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”

All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”

Amazement came on all, and they spoke together, one with another, saying, “What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”

For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;

Therefore I didn’t even think myself worthy to come to you; but say the word, and my servant will be healed.

They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

The officers answered, “No man ever spoke like this man!”

They recognized him, that it was he who used to sit begging for gifts for the needy at the Beautiful Gate of the temple. They were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

All who heard him were amazed, and said, “Isn’t this he who in Jerusalem made havoc of those who called on this name? And he had come here intending to bring them bound before the chief priests!”

Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one despise you.

partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so.

But you have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable multitudes of angels,

who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.

I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.

They were greatly afraid, and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”