Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



And He replied to them, "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I had to be in my Father's house [i.e., the Temple]?" Verse ConceptsGod, Fatherhood OfBusynessNecessityChrist, Character OfHelpful ChildrenFervourInteraction Of Father And SonWhy Do Others Do This?Businessfatherhoodteenager















When Paul came to Derbe and [then] to Lystra, he met a certain disciple named Timothy, whose mother was a Jewish believer, but his father was a Greek [i.e., Gentile]. Verse ConceptsBelieversGrandmothers































This is the reason that I am sending Timothy to you. He is my dearly loved and faithful [spiritual] son in [the service of] the Lord, and he will remind you of my ways [i.e., my teaching and conduct] which are in [the service of] Christ. I teach these things in every congregation wherever [I go]. Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples OfLoyaltyMissionaries, Task OfOptimismRemindersTeachingReminders Of The GospelTeaching In The ChurchChildren In The FaithPeople Sending PeopleLove And RelationshipsTrust In RelationshipsGoing To ChurchFather And Daughter RelationshipsServing The ChurchNervousnessBuilding Relationshipsremembranceorganization

This young man had a very good reputation among the brothers at Lystra and Iconium. Verse ConceptsChristians Being Called Brothers

Now if [or, probably, "when"] Timothy comes [i.e., there to Corinth], make sure he feels at ease [Note: Due to his youthful age and inexperience, Timothy was probably inclined to be easily intimidated], for he is doing the Lord's work, just as I am. Verse ConceptsVisitingDoing God's WorksThose Not Fearing