Thematic Bible: Paternal
Thematic Bible
Love » Paternal » David
The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” All the people heard the king’s orders to all the commanders about Absalom.
David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted, went home, and spent the night lying on the ground.
Then King David longed to go to Absalom, for David had finished grieving over Amnon’s death.
Love » Paternal » jacob
All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol to my son, mourning.” And his father wept for him.
But Jacob answered, “My son will not go down with you, for his brother is dead and he alone is left. If anything happens to him on your journey, you will bring my gray hairs down to Sheol in sorrow.”
Then Israel said to Joseph, “At last I can die, now that I have seen your face and know you are still alive!”
Love » Paternal » Jairus
Immediately the father of the boy cried out, “I do believe! Help my unbelief.”
and kept begging Him, “My little daughter is at death’s door. Come and lay Your hands on her so she can get well and live.”
Love » Paternal » The greatest commandment
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. "The second is: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these."
Love » Paternal » Laban
but you didn’t even let me kiss my grandchildren and my daughters. You have acted foolishly.
Love » Paternal » The fulfilling of the law
Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Love, therefore, is the fulfillment of the law.