Thematic Bible: Causes of Delay
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causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » Israel, in seeking to enter the promised land
Early the next morning they headed into the mountains. They said: We have sinned. Now we will go to the place Jehovah promised. Moses asked: Why are you disobeying Jehovah's command? Your plan will not work!
But they headed into the mountains anyway. The Ark of the Jehovah's promise and Moses stayed in the camp. The Amalekites and Canaanites who lived there came down from those mountains, attacked the Israelites, and defeated them at Hormah.
causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » Saul, in repenting his disobedience
Then Saul told Samuel: I have sinned by not following Jehovah's command or your instructions. I was afraid of the people and listened to them. But now I beg you, forgive my sin and return with me, so that I can worship Jehovah.
I will not return with you, Samuel answered. You rejected Jehovah's command. He has rejected you as king of Israel.
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causes of Delay » Causes of » Family cares
One of his disciples said: Lord, first allow me to go bury my father.
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Another said: I will follow you Lord, but first let me go say good by to my relatives.
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causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » The foolish virgins, in preparing for the coming of the bridegroom
Later the other virgins came, saying: 'Lord, Lord, open to us.' But he told them: 'I do not know you.'
causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » The egyptians, in attempting to escape God's judgments
Just before dawn, Jehovah looked down from the column of fire and smoke and threw the Egyptian camp into a panic. He made the wheels of their chariots come off. They could hardly move. Then the Egyptians shouted: Let us get out of here! Jehovah is fighting for Israel! He is against us!
causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » Esau, in repenting the sale of his birthright
Afterward, you know, he wanted to receive (inherit) his father's blessing. He was turned back, because he could not find any way to change what he had done. He was in tears when he looked for it.
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causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » Israel, in repenting of sin
Harvest is past, summer is ended, and we are not saved.
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causes of Delay » Causes of » Worldly entanglements
Lot still hesitated. So the angels seized his hand and the hands of his wife and two daughters and rushed them to safety outside the city, for Jehovah was merciful.
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causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » Judas, in repenting his betrayal of Christ
Judas, his betrayer, heard he was to be put to death. Out of regret, he took the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and those in authority.
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causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » Those knocking at the closed door
The master of the house will close the door. You stand outside and knock on the door and say: 'Open the door for us, sir!' He will answer: 'I do not know where you come from!'
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causes of Delay » Causes of » Personal convenience
He reasoned about righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come. Felix trembled, and answered: Go your way for now. When I have time I will send for you.
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causes of Delay » Causes of » Unbelief
Some mocked when they heard about the resurrection of the dead. Yet others said: We will hear you again concerning this.
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