Thematic Bible: Choice, examples of


Thematic Bible




God, within Your temple,
we contemplate Your faithful love.
Verse ConceptsMeditationTheologyLovingkindnessMeditation On God Himself

I thought about my ways
and turned my steps back to Your decrees.
Verse ConceptsMan's WaysSelf ExaminationExamining YourselfTurning To GodDirection





Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and God be with you. You be the one to represent the people before God and bring their cases to Him. Verse ConceptsWise CouncelPay Attention To People!

They replied, “Today if you will be a servant to these people and serve them, and if you respond to them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” Verse ConceptsWise CouncelServants Of People

Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.” Verse ConceptsGood Human Adviceevil, believers' responses toKindnessWise CouncelRenunciationRepentance, Nature OfAction For A Long TimePeople Showing MercyMan's Counsel

While he was sitting on the judge’s bench, his wife sent word to him, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for today I’ve suffered terribly in a dream because of Him!” Verse ConceptsInnocence, Examples OfJudgment SeatJudgesWise CouncelSittingSleeplessnessWivesVisions And Dreams In ScriptureChrist, Names ForJudgement SeatLeave Them AloneWife

He said to them, “Men of Israel, be careful about what you’re going to do to these men. Verse ConceptsWise CouncelThought






Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon. Verse ConceptsRulersWisdom, Human NatureProvincesPromotionAdministration

When morning came, he was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians of Egypt and all its wise men. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him. Verse ConceptsDivination, Practiced ByMorningRestlessnessWisdom, Human NatureMagiciansWise MenKings SummoningNo One AvailableTelling Dreams

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived unexpectedly in Jerusalem, Verse ConceptsWise MenHistoryBethlehemProphecies Concerning ChristOut Of The EastBabies As Prophetic SignsKings of judahNativity of Jesus ChristJesus Birthspringtimeepiphany

The decree was issued that the wise men were to be executed, and they searched for Daniel and his friends, to execute them. Verse ConceptsAttempting To Kill Specific PeopleThose Looking For People

The king consulted the wise men who understood the times, for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice. Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature Of

I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set Your ordinances before me.
Verse ConceptsGod's WaysChoosing God's WayMaking Decisions

May Your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen Your precepts.
Verse ConceptsChoosing God's WayGod Help!

Though all the peoples each walk
in the name of their gods,
we will walk in the name of Yahweh our God
forever and ever.
Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, To GodTravelling With GodWalkingEternal LoyaltyIn God's NameWorshiping God

Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and took care of him. Verse ConceptsAdoption


But if it doesn’t please you to worship Yahweh, choose for yourselves today the one you will worship: the gods your fathers worshiped beyond the Euphrates River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my family, we will worship Yahweh.” Verse ConceptsFreedom, Of The WillAge, Glories OfFamily, Worship InChoicesdoubt, results ofFamilies, Examples OfGood Decision Making ExamplesIntentionsHeads Of The FamilyChoosingFaithful, Choose To RemainZeal, ReligiousLife's PurposeEmployers, Good ExamplesChoosing God's WayBehold Me!Encouraged To Serve Foreign godsServing One's Own GodsBeyond The EuphratesServingServing God

So give Your servant an obedient heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfHeart, HumanWisdom, Human ImportanceWisdom, Source Of HumanKnowledgeDiscerning God's ThingsPeople Involved In JudgementPay Attention To God!Making DecisionsDiscernmentDecision Making

but one thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will not be taken away from her.” Verse ConceptsNeedHalf Of ThingsDoing The Right ThingBeauty And Self Worth

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