Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Decision » Exhortation to
You will report to Amariah the chief priest in all matters pertaining to the Lord's law, and to Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the family of Judah, in all matters pertaining to the king. The Levites will serve as officials before you. Confidently carry out your duties! May the Lord be with those who do well!"
"I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before God's angels.
"No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
Verse Concepts
Make sure you are very strong and brave! Carefully obey all the law my servant Moses charged you to keep! Do not swerve from it to the right or to the left, so that you may be successful in all you do.
No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money."
Jesus said to another, "Follow me." But he replied, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father." But Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." Yet another said, "I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to my family." read more.
Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."
Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."
"Whoever, then, acknowledges me before people, I will acknowledge before my Father in heaven.
From that time Jesus began to preach this message: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."
Remember continually his covenantal decree, the promise he made to a thousand generations --
Another of the disciples said to him, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." But Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead."
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.
Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness. Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses. I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate, read more.
to obey this command without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ
to obey this command without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ
Established » Security of the saints » They are firmly established
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages,
Early the next morning they marched out to the Desert of Tekoa. When they were ready to march, Jehoshaphat stood up and said: "Listen to me, you people of Judah and residents of Jerusalem! Trust in the Lord your God and you will be safe! Trust in the message of his prophets and you will win."
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you.
rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good thing you do or say.
Security » Of the saints » They are firmly established
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages,
Early the next morning they marched out to the Desert of Tekoa. When they were ready to march, Jehoshaphat stood up and said: "Listen to me, you people of Judah and residents of Jerusalem! Trust in the Lord your God and you will be safe! Trust in the message of his prophets and you will win."
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you.
rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good thing you do or say.
Thankfulness » Exhortations to
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give him thanks! Praise his name!
rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the saints' inheritance in the light.
You will eat your fill and then praise the Lord your God because of the good land he has given you.
in everything give thanks. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Thankfulness » Abound in the faith with
rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Abound in the faith with
rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Union with Christ » Saints » Exhorted to maintain
When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.
rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.