The Story of Jesus (NIV) Quotes

“Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”
― Zondervan Publishing, The Story of Jesus (NIV): Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story

“From the start, Jesus appeared to be a different kind of rabbi. He seemed to disregard the many customary laws that defined proper behavior for Jewish people. He put people before laws. His “new way” was forgiving and kind. Jesus didn’t come off as a rabble-rouser but as a friend to people on the outside, people suspected of not being pure, people most religious leaders disliked.”
― Zondervan Publishing, The Story of Jesus (NIV): Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story

“Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
― Zondervan Publishing, The Story of Jesus (NIV): Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story

“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,2 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.”
― Zondervan Publishing, The Story of Jesus (NIV): Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story