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Thematic Bible: Divine methods used for testing believers


Thematic Bible


Psalm 13:1
How long? LORD, will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? Verse ConceptsForgettingFace Of Goddelay, humanMusicFeelings Of Rejection By GodDivine DelaysProlonged AfflictionsGod ForgettingGod HidingBefore God ActsScoffers

James 5:7
So be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious crop from his land, being patient with it until it receives the fall and the spring rains. Verse ConceptsCropsSpiritual Famine, Relief OfAgriculture, Qualities NeededOccupationsPatienceFarmersSecond Coming Of ChristPatience, Accompanied ByDivine DelaysBe Patient!Bearing FruitPatient PeopleThe Timing Of His ComingEternal PerspectiveMaranathaAttitudes While Waiting For Second ComingFarmingWaiting On The LordBeing Patientpatientpatients

Psalm 119:82
My eyes grow weary with respect to what you have promised I keep asking, "When will you comfort me?" Verse ConceptsSearchingAfflictions, Consolation DuringBible, Given ForBible, In Christian LivingDivine DelaysEyes HarmedBefore God Acts

John 11:6
Yet, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed where he was for two more days. Verse ConceptsDivine DelaysTwo DaysMotionlessnessStaying PutSick IndividualsPeople Who Delayedlazarus

Psalm 40:17
But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think about me. You are my help and deliverer. My God, do not tarry too long! To the Director: A Davidic Psalm. Verse Conceptsdelay, humanHelpfulnessPoverty, SpiritualDivine DelaysGod Not DelayingGod My SalvationGod HelpsHelping The PoorHelping Those In Needmindfulness

Psalm 69:3
I am exhausted from calling for help. My throat is parched. My eyes are strained from looking for God. Verse ConceptsEyes, Affected ByTirednessDivine DelaysNo Water For PeopleThose Who Wait For GodTired In ActivityWaiting On The Lordtired

John 11:21
Martha told Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. Verse ConceptsBlameDivine DelaysThe Presence Of ChristNot DyingDeath Preventedlazarus

2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent. Verse ConceptsGod, Faithfulness Ofevangelism, motivation forGod's attitude towards peopleGod, Patience OfGod, Will OfPunishment, DelayedHesitationGod's PromisesRememberingRepentance, Importance OfRestraintSin, And God's CharacterLongsuffering Of GodDivine DelaysSalvation, Possible To All MenAge Of AccountabilityGod Not DelayingRepentanceGod WillingGod Gives RepentanceNot DestroyedDelay Of The Second ComingPromises concerningPromises respectingPromisesPatience As A Fruit Of The SpiritBeing PatientFeeling LostWaiting For God's Timingpatientpatients

Psalm 17:3
When you probe my heart, and examine me at night; when you refine me, you will find nothing wrong, for I have determined that I will not transgress with my mouth. Verse ConceptsSelf ControlSpeech, Positive Aspects OfTestingVisions At NightPlea Of InnocenceTestsexamsmotivestrying

2 Chronicles 32:31
Later on, envoys came from the princes of Babylon to inquire about the miracle that had happened in the land. God left Hezekiah to himself, so that he might make known what was really in Hezekiah's heart. Verse ConceptsenvoyProving, Through TestingRulersTesting

1 Kings 3:5
The LORD appeared to Solomon one night in a dream and told him, "Ask me for whatever you want and I'll give it to you." Verse ConceptsCommunicationNightGod AppearingDuring One NightGod Answers Prayer

Psalm 11:5
The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence, he hates. Verse ConceptsAbusive HusbandsAbuse From a SpouseHatredSin, And God's CharacterSuffering, Of The InnocentTestingViolenceGod Testing PeopleGod Hating PeoplePassionTestsResolving Conflict

Psalm 7:9
Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. For you are the righteous God who discerns the inner thoughts. Verse ConceptsGod, As JudgeGod, Righteousness OfImagination, Inward DesiresGod Testing PeopleGod Establishes UsGod Knowing the Human HeartEmotionswickednessmotives

Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way these 40 years in the desert, to humble and test you in order to make known what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. Verse ConceptsAdversity, Purpose OfDivine LeadingGod, Patience OfGuardiansGuidance, Examples Of God'sTravelling With GodHumilityPast, TheBeneficial Afflictions For FaithAfflictions, Benefits Of40 To 50 YearsGod Testing PeopleGod Led Them Through The WildernessBeing HumbleHumble YourselfTestshumblenesshumbleexamsorderwanderingcommandments

Deuteronomy 13:3
you must not listen to the words of that prophet or that diviner of dreams. For the LORD your God is testing you, to make known whether or not you'll continue to love the LORD your God with all your heart and soul. Verse ConceptsWhole HeartednessFalse Miracles, Nature OfLove For GodMisleading DreamsDo Not Listen!The Need To Love GodFalse Apostles, Prophets And TeachersFinding LoveThe SoulTests

Exodus 20:20
Moses told the people, "Don't be afraid, for God has come to test you, so that you may fear him in order that you don't sin." Verse ConceptsBattlesRespect, For God's CharacterReverence, And ObedienceReverence, And God's NatureSin, Avoidance OfTestingThe Fear Of The LordFearing GodBeing ScaredTests

Genesis 22:1
Sometime later, God tested Abraham. He called out to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am!" he answered. Verse ConceptsAbrahamAbraham, Characteristics OfTrialsAbraham, Testing And VictoryBehold Me!Temptation

John 11:6
Yet, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed where he was for two more days. Verse ConceptsDivine DelaysTwo DaysMotionlessnessStaying PutSick IndividualsPeople Who Delayedlazarus

John 6:5-6
When Jesus looked up and saw that a large crowd was coming toward him, he asked Philip, "Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?" Jesus said this to test him, because he himself knew what he was going to do.

Acts 16:23-24
After giving them a severe beating, they threw them in jail and ordered the jailer to keep them under tight security. Having received these orders, he put them into the inner cell and fastened their feet in leg irons.

James 1:2-3
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

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