“For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.”

~Hebrews 12:6 NLT

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.”

~Luke 15:20 NIV

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

~2 Timothy 3:16–17 NLT

Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing.

~Isaiah 43:18–19 KJV

“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the Lord.

~Jeremiah 30:17 KJV

“And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.”

~Mark 5:40–41 KJV

Egypt is described as a place of hardship, oppression, or imprisonment, referred to by God as "The House of Bondage" (Exodus 13:3).

Once you have made it out of Egypt (bondage), God will never require you to go back to stay.

Bait is often used by hunters or fishermen to attract their prey to a hook or trap and lure them in for a catch.