Joseph, a good slave in Egypt Genesis 39:1-6
Oppression of Israelites in Egypt Exodus 1:8-14
Rewards promised for service Deuteronomy 28:1-14
Caleb's reward for faithful service Joshua 14:6-15
Solomon conducts dedication service I Kings 8:22-66, II Chronicles 6:1-42
David's song on the happiness of the godly Psalms 1:1-6
David's song, "The Lord is my shepherd" Psalms 23:1-6
David's song, on the safety of the godly Psalms 121:1-8
Isaiah called to speak Isaiah 6:1-13
Jonah at first refuses to serve Jonah 1:1-17
Jesus' parable of the laborers in the vineyard Matthew 20:1-16
Jesus' parable of the two sons ordered to work Matthew 21:28-32
Jesus' parable of the two servants awaiting their lord Matthew 24:42-51
Jesus' parable of the ten virgins Matthew 25:1-13
Jesus' parable of the talents Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 19:11-28
Jesus' parable of the watchful servants Luke 12:35-40
Jesus' parable of the faithful steward Luke 12:41-48
Jesus' parable of the unjust steward Luke 16:1-14
Jesus' parable of the servant who serves before he sups Luke 17:1-10
Jesus outlines disciples' service to man Matthew 10:5-42, Mark 6:7-13, Luke 9:1-6
Jesus teaches that no one looking back is fit for the kingdom Luke 9:57-62
Jesus charges Peter, "Feed my sheep" John 21:12-19
Matthias elected to serve as apostle Acts 1:15-26
Seven deacons chosen to serve Acts 6:1-4
Paul designated a chosen vessel Acts 9:10-22
Paul on the hardships of his ministry Acts 20:17-38