Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Awe » For the aged » For the sanctuary
Observe my days of worship and respect my holy tent. I am Jehovah.
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
He told those who sold doves: Take these things away. Do not make my Father's house a house of merchandise.
Fools » Worship of, hateful to God
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
Formalism » The insufficiency of
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
Samuel said: What is more pleasing to Jehovah, burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Obeying is better than sacrifice. To pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
I desire loving-kindness (mercy), not sacrifice, and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
since they have to do only with food, drink, and various purification ceremonies. These are all outward rules, which apply only until the time comes to change them for something better.
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing. Obey the commandments of God.
You do not desire sacrifice. Otherwise, I would offer one to you. You are not pleased with burnt offerings. The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. O God, you do not despise a broken and sorrowful (contrite) heart.
For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
But food will not recommend us to God. If we do not eat we are not worse. If we eat we are not better.
Hearing » Spiritual of believers
O Jehovah, I heard the report about you and I am afraid of your actions. O Jehovah, make it live in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known! When you are angry remember mercy.
You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
The good ground represents the honest and good-hearted people. They hear the word, hold fast to it and produce forth fruit with patience.
Blessed is the man who listens to me. He watches daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts.
He who can hear should listen to what the Spirit says to the congregations. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death.'
The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise.
Heedfulness » Necessary » In the house and worship of God
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
Religion » Formalism » The insufficiency of
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
Samuel said: What is more pleasing to Jehovah, burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Obeying is better than sacrifice. To pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
I desire loving-kindness (mercy), not sacrifice, and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
since they have to do only with food, drink, and various purification ceremonies. These are all outward rules, which apply only until the time comes to change them for something better.
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing. Obey the commandments of God.
You do not desire sacrifice. Otherwise, I would offer one to you. You are not pleased with burnt offerings. The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. O God, you do not despise a broken and sorrowful (contrite) heart.
For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
But food will not recommend us to God. If we do not eat we are not worse. If we eat we are not better.
Reverence » For the sanctuary
Observe my days of worship and respect my holy tent. I am Jehovah.
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
He told those who sold doves: Take these things away. Do not make my Father's house a house of merchandise.
Speech/communication » How not to speak
Never gossip. Never endanger your neighbor's life. I am Jehovah.
Boast no more so proudly. Remove arrogance from your mouth. Jehovah is a God of knowledge, and he measures his actions (deeds).
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil. Do not be in a hurry to talk. Do not be eager to speak in the presence of God. Since God is in heaven and you are on earth, limit the number of your words.
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
O Jehovah, I heard the report about you and I am afraid of your actions. O Jehovah, make it live in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known! When you are angry remember mercy.
You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
The good ground represents the honest and good-hearted people. They hear the word, hold fast to it and produce forth fruit with patience.
Blessed is the man who listens to me. He watches daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts.
He who can hear should listen to what the Spirit says to the congregations. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death.'
The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise.
Worship » Divinity of Christ » True attitude in
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
Give to Jehovah the glory his name deserves. Worship Jehovah in his holy splendor.
But as for me, by your abundant loving kindness I will enter your house. At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence of you.
Jehovah is in his Holy Temple. Let all the earth be silent before him.
He is a God greatly reverenced in the council of the holy ones. He is awesome above all those who are around Him?
God is a Spirit. They who worship him must worship him with spirit and truth.
Moses said to Aaron: This is what Jehovah was speaking about when he said: 'All who serve me must respect my holiness. I will reveal my glory to my people.' But Aaron remained silent.
true and false Worship » Divinity of Christ of heavenly bodies » Of God, universal
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
Give to Jehovah the glory his name deserves. Worship Jehovah in his holy splendor.
But as for me, by your abundant loving kindness I will enter your house. At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence of you.
Jehovah is in his Holy Temple. Let all the earth be silent before him.
He is a God greatly reverenced in the council of the holy ones. He is awesome above all those who are around Him?
God is a Spirit. They who worship him must worship him with spirit and truth.
Moses said to Aaron: This is what Jehovah was speaking about when he said: 'All who serve me must respect my holiness. I will reveal my glory to my people.' But Aaron remained silent.
true and false Worship » For worship of God house of God, the place of worship » General references to
Then many people will come and say: Let us go to the mountain of Jehovah, to the House of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways so that we may live by them. The law will go out from Zion. The word of Jehovah will go out from Jerusalem.
I will bring them to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar. My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.
All of the flocks from Kedar will gather and come to you. The rams of Nebaioth will serve you. They will be sacrificed as acceptable offerings on my altar. So I will honor my beautiful Temple.
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
He told those who sold doves: Take these things away. Do not make my Father's house a house of merchandise.
Bless Jehovah all you servants of Jehovah. You who serve by night in the house of Jehovah!
He said: It is written my house shall be a house of prayer. You have made it a den of robbers.