Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
God's Promises » Mysteries of of progress » Spiritual progress a characteristic of the righteous
The righteous will flourish like the date palm [long-lived, upright and useful];
They will grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic and stable].
And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.
Cross references:
2 Corinthians 3:3 : Ex 24:12; 31:18; 32:15, 16; Jer 31:33
2 Corinthians 3:6 : Jer 31:31
2 Corinthians 3:7 : Ex 34:29-35
2 Corinthians 3:17 : Is 61:1, 2
end of crossrefs
Verse Concepts
But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn,
That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power];
Each of them appears before God in Zion.
Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.
Verse Concepts
Meditation » The call to
Tremble [with anger or fear], and do not sin;
Meditate in your heart upon your bed and be still [reflect on your sin and repent of your rebellion].
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful.
Verse Concepts
Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.
Verse Concepts
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable and pleasing in Your sight,
O Lord, my [firm, immovable] rock and my Redeemer.
Ministers » Should be » Studious and meditative
Until I come, devote yourself to public reading [of Scripture], to preaching and to teaching [the sound doctrine of God’s word].
Verse Concepts
Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.
Verse Concepts
spiritual Progress » A characteristic of the righteous
The righteous will flourish like the date palm [long-lived, upright and useful];
They will grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic and stable].
And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.
Cross references:
2 Corinthians 3:3 : Ex 24:12; 31:18; 32:15, 16; Jer 31:33
2 Corinthians 3:6 : Jer 31:31
2 Corinthians 3:7 : Ex 34:29-35
2 Corinthians 3:17 : Is 61:1, 2
end of crossrefs
Verse Concepts
But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn,
That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power];
Each of them appears before God in Zion.
Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.
Verse Concepts
Spiritual » Progress » A characteristic of the righteous
The righteous will flourish like the date palm [long-lived, upright and useful];
They will grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic and stable].
And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.
Cross references:
2 Corinthians 3:3 : Ex 24:12; 31:18; 32:15, 16; Jer 31:33
2 Corinthians 3:6 : Jer 31:31
2 Corinthians 3:7 : Ex 34:29-35
2 Corinthians 3:17 : Is 61:1, 2
end of crossrefs
Verse Concepts
But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn,
That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power];
Each of them appears before God in Zion.
Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.
Verse Concepts