Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflicted saints » Christ supports
But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.
For since He Himself was tested and has suffered, He is able to help those who are tested.
Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
Saul, however, was ravaging the church. He would enter house after house, drag off men and women, and put them in prison.
Those who had been scattered as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message to no one except Jews. But there were some of them, Cypriot and Cyrenian men, who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Hellenists, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. The Lord's hand was with them, and a large number who believed turned to the Lord.
Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the advance of the gospel,
I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God’s message is not bound.
At my first defense, no one came to my assistance, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me, and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
Beasts » Illustrative of » Persecutors
But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.
If I fought wild animals in Ephesus with only human hope, what good did that do me? If the dead are not raised, Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.
Lions » Used for the torture of criminals
But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.
So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions' den. The king said to Daniel, "May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!" A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den. The king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signet rings of his nobles, so that nothing in regard to Daniel could be changed. Then the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting. No diversions were brought to him, and he could not sleep. read more.
At the first light of dawn the king got up and hurried to the lions' den. When he reached the den, he cried out in anguish to Daniel. "Daniel, servant of the living God," the king said, "has your God whom you serve continually been able to rescue you from the lions?" Then Daniel spoke with the king: "May the king live forever. My God sent His angel and shut the lions' mouths. They haven't hurt me, for I was found innocent before Him. Also, I have not committed a crime against you my king." The king was overjoyed and gave orders to take Daniel out of the den. So Daniel was taken out of the den, uninjured, for he trusted in his God. The king then gave the command, and those men who had maliciously accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the lions' den-they, their children, and their wives. They had not reached the bottom of the den before the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.
At the first light of dawn the king got up and hurried to the lions' den. When he reached the den, he cried out in anguish to Daniel. "Daniel, servant of the living God," the king said, "has your God whom you serve continually been able to rescue you from the lions?" Then Daniel spoke with the king: "May the king live forever. My God sent His angel and shut the lions' mouths. They haven't hurt me, for I was found innocent before Him. Also, I have not committed a crime against you my king." The king was overjoyed and gave orders to take Daniel out of the den. So Daniel was taken out of the den, uninjured, for he trusted in his God. The king then gave the command, and those men who had maliciously accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the lions' den-they, their children, and their wives. They had not reached the bottom of the den before the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.
As for the rest of the beasts, their authority to rule was removed, but an extension of life was granted to them for a certain period of time.
Lions » Illustrative » Of persecutors
But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.
lions, mauling and roaring.
Power » Of Christ » Strengthened by
But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.
I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Verse Concepts
AthletesAcknowledging GodBattlesAll Things Being PossibleComfortingBack to schoolCoolAbilityFaultsAdventureBad InfluenceAggressionProblem SolvingAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like ChristBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing A SoldierBeing AfraidBeing BlessedBeing ConfidentResurrection, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesStrength, God Is OurAbility, Of The ChristianDivine Assistance, GivenEnabling Grace
ConqueringDeterminationGod Giving StrengthPossibilities For PeopleGod Gives StrengthPossible For PeopleAbasementMental HealthHeartacheThe power of ChristStrengthGod's Yokefaith and strengthStudyingHope And StrengthStrengthened Through ChristSurrenderStrength And FaithWeaknessBeing ContentPerspectivesisterhoodempowermenteverythingstrenghchristefficiency
The power of Christ » Saints » Strengthened by
But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.
I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Verse Concepts
AthletesAcknowledging GodBattlesAll Things Being PossibleComfortingBack to schoolCoolAbilityFaultsAdventureBad InfluenceAggressionProblem SolvingAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like ChristBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing A SoldierBeing AfraidBeing BlessedBeing ConfidentResurrection, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesStrength, God Is OurAbility, Of The ChristianDivine Assistance, GivenEnabling Grace
ConqueringDeterminationGod Giving StrengthPossibilities For PeopleGod Gives StrengthPossible For PeopleAbasementMental HealthHeartacheThe power of ChristStrengthGod's Yokefaith and strengthStudyingHope And StrengthStrengthened Through ChristSurrenderStrength And FaithWeaknessBeing ContentPerspectivesisterhoodempowermenteverythingstrenghchristefficiency
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Strengthening them
But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.
War » Figurative » Strengthened by Christ in
But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.
Verse Concepts
ComfortingAfflictions, In Christian Livingevil, victory overBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidPower Through GodGrace, And Christian LifePainPower, HumanSelf ConfidenceSelf Righteousness, And The GospelSuffering, Encouragements InPerfectionStrength, God Is OurAfflictions, Consolation DuringGrace, Description OfProtection, From GodPromises To The Afflicted
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by Christ in
But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.
Verse Concepts
ComfortingAfflictions, In Christian Livingevil, victory overBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidPower Through GodGrace, And Christian LifePainPower, HumanSelf ConfidenceSelf Righteousness, And The GospelSuffering, Encouragements InPerfectionStrength, God Is OurAfflictions, Consolation DuringGrace, Description OfProtection, From GodPromises To The Afflicted