Thematic Bible: Choice, examples of


Thematic Bible




God, we have meditated on your gracious love in the midst of your Temple. Verse ConceptsMeditationTheologyLovingkindnessMeditation On God Himself

I examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees. Verse ConceptsMan's WaysSelf ExaminationExamining YourselfTurning To GodDirection





Now listen to me. I'll advise you, and may God be with you. You are to represent the people before God and bring the disputes to God. Verse ConceptsWise CouncelPay Attention To People!

They advised him, "If today you are a servant, you will serve this people by answering them and speaking kindly to them. Then they will serve you forever." Verse ConceptsWise CouncelServants Of People

Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue." Verse ConceptsGood Human Adviceevil, believers' responses toKindnessWise CouncelRenunciationRepentance, Nature OfAction For A Long TimePeople Showing MercyMan's Counsel

While he was sitting on the judge's seat, his wife sent him a message that said, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, because today I have suffered terribly due to a dream I had about him." Verse ConceptsInnocence, Examples OfJudgment SeatJudgesWise CouncelSittingSleeplessnessWivesVisions And Dreams In ScriptureChrist, Names ForJudgement SeatLeave Them AloneWife

Then he told them, "Fellow Israelis, consider carefully what you propose to do to these men. Verse ConceptsWise CouncelThought



Every wise woman builds up her household, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. Verse ConceptsBeing A WifeBeing A Women Of GodBeing A WomenHousesDestruction Of HousesThe Work Of The WiseVirtuous WomanGodly WomanA Good Woman



Then the king promoted Daniel to a high position and lavished many great gifts on him, including making him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over the advisors of Babylon. Verse ConceptsRulersWisdom, Human NatureProvincesPromotionAdministration

The very next morning, he was frustrated about the dream, so he sent word to summon all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them what he had dreamed, but no one could interpret them. Verse ConceptsDivination, Practiced ByMorningRestlessnessWisdom, Human NatureMagiciansWise MenKings SummoningNo One AvailableTelling Dreams

After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men arrived in Jerusalem from the east Verse ConceptsWise MenHistoryBethlehemProphecies Concerning ChristOut Of The EastBabies As Prophetic SignsKings of judahNativity of Jesus ChristJesus Birthspringtimeepiphany

When the order went out to kill the advisors, they searched for Daniel and his friends to kill them, too. Verse ConceptsAttempting To Kill Specific PeopleThose Looking For People

Then the king flew into a rage. The king spoke to the wise men who understood the times, for it was the king's custom to consult all those who understood law and justice. Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature Of

I have chosen the faithful way; I have firmly placed your ordinances before me. Verse ConceptsGod's WaysChoosing God's WayMaking Decisions

May your hand stand ready to assist me, for I have chosen your precepts. Verse ConceptsChoosing God's WayGod Help!

"Because all of the people will walk, each person in the name of his God, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God forever and ever. Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, To GodTravelling With GodWalkingEternal LoyaltyIn God's NameWorshiping God

Naomi took care of the child, taking him to her breast and becoming his nurse. Verse ConceptsAdoption


If you think it's the wrong thing for you to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves today whom you will serve the gods whom your ancestors served on the other side of the Euphrates River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose territories you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." Verse ConceptsFreedom, Of The WillAge, Glories OfFamily, Worship InChoicesdoubt, results ofFamilies, Examples OfGood Decision Making ExamplesIntentionsHeads Of The FamilyChoosingFaithful, Choose To RemainZeal, ReligiousLife's PurposeEmployers, Good ExamplesChoosing God's WayBehold Me!Encouraged To Serve Foreign godsServing One's Own GodsBeyond The EuphratesServingServing God

So give your servant an understanding mind to govern your people, so I can discern between good and evil. Otherwise, how will I be able to govern this great people of yours?" Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfHeart, HumanWisdom, Human ImportanceWisdom, Source Of HumanKnowledgeDiscerning God's ThingsPeople Involved In JudgementPay Attention To God!Making DecisionsDiscernmentDecision Making

But there's only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her." Verse ConceptsNeedHalf Of ThingsDoing The Right ThingBeauty And Self Worth

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