You are special to God, that you may proclaim praises to Jesus.

“For you are a holy [qadosh] people to the LORD your God, and the LORD has chosen [bachar] you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure [segullah] above all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.” (Deut 14:2)

“who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special [periousios] people, zealous for good works.” (Tit 2:14)

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special [peripoiesis] people, that you may proclaim [exangello] the praises [arete] of Him who called [kaleo] you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1Pet 2:9)

“Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure [segullah] to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine.” (Ex 19:5)

“For you are a holy people to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure [segullah] above all the peoples on the face of the earth.” (Deut 7:6)

“Also today the LORD has proclaimed you to be His special people [segullah], just as He promised [dabar can mean declare] you” (Deut 26:18)

Reading: 13-15; Matt 21