Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Awe » For the aged » For the sanctuary
Ye shall keep my Sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary. I am LORD.
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil.
And he said to those who sell the doves, Take these things from here. Make not my Father's house a house of merchandise.
Fools » Worship of, hateful to God
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil.
Formalism » The insufficiency of
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil.
And Samuel said, Has LORD as great delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.
only in foods and drinks and various washings: carnal ordinances imposed until a time of reformation.
Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, instead, the keeping of God's commandments.
For thou delight not in sacrifice, else I would give it. Thou have no pleasure in burnt-offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou will not despise.
For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in Holy Spirit.
But food does not present us to God, for neither if we eat are we ahead, nor if we do not eat are we behind.
Hearing » Spiritual of believers
O LORD, I have heard the report of thee, and am afraid. O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known. In wrath remember mercy.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil.
But those in the good ground, these are those who in an good and right heart, having heard the word, hold it firm, and bring forth fruit in perseverance.
Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the congregations. He who overcomes will, no, not be hurt from the second death.
The ear that hearkens to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
Heedfulness » Necessary » In the house and worship of God
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil.
Religion » Formalism » The insufficiency of
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil.
And Samuel said, Has LORD as great delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.
only in foods and drinks and various washings: carnal ordinances imposed until a time of reformation.
Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, instead, the keeping of God's commandments.
For thou delight not in sacrifice, else I would give it. Thou have no pleasure in burnt-offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou will not despise.
For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in Holy Spirit.
But food does not present us to God, for neither if we eat are we ahead, nor if we do not eat are we behind.
Reverence » For the sanctuary
Ye shall keep my Sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary. I am LORD.
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil.
And he said to those who sell the doves, Take these things from here. Make not my Father's house a house of merchandise.
Speech/communication » How not to speak
Thou shall not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people, neither shall thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor. I am LORD.
Talk no more so very proudly. Let not arrogancy come out of your mouth, for LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil. Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God. For God is in heaven, and thou upon earth. Therefore let thy words be few.
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
O LORD, I have heard the report of thee, and am afraid. O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known. In wrath remember mercy.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil.
But those in the good ground, these are those who in an good and right heart, having heard the word, hold it firm, and bring forth fruit in perseverance.
Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the congregations. He who overcomes will, no, not be hurt from the second death.
The ear that hearkens to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
Worship » Divinity of Christ » True attitude in
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil.
Ascribe to LORD the glory due to his name. Worship LORD in holy array.
But as for me, in the abundance of thy loving kindness I will come into thy house. In thy fear I will worship toward thy holy temple.
But LORD is in his holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before him.
a God very awesome in the council of the holy ones, and to be feared above all those who are round about him?
God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.
Then Moses said to Aaron, This is it that LORD spoke, saying, I will be sanctified in those who come near me. And I will be glorified before all the people. And Aaron remained silent.
true and false Worship » Divinity of Christ of heavenly bodies » Of God, universal
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil.
Ascribe to LORD the glory due to his name. Worship LORD in holy array.
But as for me, in the abundance of thy loving kindness I will come into thy house. In thy fear I will worship toward thy holy temple.
But LORD is in his holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before him.
a God very awesome in the council of the holy ones, and to be feared above all those who are round about him?
God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.
Then Moses said to Aaron, This is it that LORD spoke, saying, I will be sanctified in those who come near me. And I will be glorified before all the people. And Aaron remained silent.
true and false Worship » For worship of God house of God, the place of worship » General references to
And many peoples shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths. For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and th
even them I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer. Their burnt-offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon my altar, for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.
All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to thee. The rams of Nebaioth shall minister to thee. They shall come up with acceptance on my altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil.
And he said to those who sell the doves, Take these things from here. Make not my Father's house a house of merchandise.
Behold, bless ye LORD, all ye servants of LORD, who stand by night in the house of LORD.
saying to them, It is written, My house is a house of prayer, but ye made it a den of robbers.