Thematic Bible: Devout


Thematic Bible



And there was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having lived with her husband seven years from her maidenhood, And as a widow even for eighty-four years. She did not go out from the temple enclosure, but was worshiping night and day with fasting and prayer.

“And one Ananias, a devout man according to the standard of the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there, Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofDevout MenCharacter Of SaintsTaking The Law To Heartdamascuspiety


“And one Ananias, a devout man according to the standard of the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there, Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofDevout MenCharacter Of SaintsTaking The Law To Heartdamascuspiety



With all my heart I have sought You, [inquiring of You and longing for You];
Do not let me wander from Your commandments [neither through ignorance nor by willful disobedience].
Verse ConceptsSin, Nature OfRenewed HeartDeterminationWhole HeartednessSingle Mindednesswandering


Tremble [with anger or fear], and do not sin;
Meditate in your heart upon your bed and be still [reflect on your sin and repent of your rebellion]. Selah.
Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TimeAnger, HumanSilenceRenewed HeartSelf ExaminationGodly ReverenceAweExamining YourselfStillnessAnger ManagementBe Still!Psalm InterjectionsEmotions



I will remember my song in the night;
I will meditate with my heart,
And my spirit searches:
Verse ConceptsNightRenewed HeartSelf ExaminationExamining Yourself

Hannah was speaking in her heart (mind); only her lips were moving, and her voice was not heard, so Eli thought she was drunk. Verse ConceptsPraying QuietlyThe Lips Of The RighteousHeart, And Holy SpiritLipsRenewed HeartMoving OnPrayingdrunkardsHeartfelt Prayer To God

I will give thanks and praise the Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell aloud all Your wonders and marvelous deeds.
Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritMiracles, Responses ToMusicRenewed HeartPraise, Should Be Offered ByWe Thank GodThank YouGrateful Heart


When You said, “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You,
“Your face, O Lord, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].”
Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfHeart, And Holy SpiritPrayer, As A Response To GodSeeking GodSpiritualityRenewed HeartPrayer, Described AsGuidance And StrengthseekingHeartfelt Prayer To God

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I cried with all my heart; answer me, O Lord!
I will observe Your statutes.
Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritCries Of Distress To GodI Keep The CommandmentsHeartfelt Prayer To God

But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, “I will not go up until the child is weaned; and then I will bring him, so that he may appear before the Lord and remain there as long as he lives.” Verse ConceptsGodly AncestryLeaving Parents For Spouse


Sarah said, “God has made me laugh; all who hear [about our good news] will laugh with me.” Verse ConceptsGesturesHappinessLaughterGodly AncestryThe Promise Of A Babysarah

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him. Verse ConceptsBabies In The WombUnborn Fetusesequipping, spiritualBabiesSanctity Of LifeGodly AncestryBeing Filled With The SpiritWombPeople JumpingSpoken Greetingsbabymumsmovementjumping


So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe (she was living in Jerusalem, in the Second Quarter [the new part of the city]); and they spoke to her. Verse ConceptsProphetessSchoolsSecond ThingNamed Wives

There was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, and had lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage, Verse ConceptsProphetessSeven YearsAgeWaiting Till Marriagemumsmarraigematrimonyvirginity

“This is how the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked with favor on me, to take away my disgrace among men.”

Now I introduce and commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deaconess (servant) of the church at Cenchrea, Verse ConceptsDeaconsCommendationMinistry, Qualifications ForSistersChurch, Examples OfPraising Specific PeopleWomen's RolesServant Leadershipfreemasonry

but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will not be taken away from her.” Verse ConceptsNeedHalf Of ThingsDoing The Right ThingBeauty And Self Worth

A woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a dealer in purple fabrics who was [already] a worshiper of God, listened to us; and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention and to respond to the things said by Paul. Verse ConceptsHearingListeningColors, PurpleReceptivenessResponseProselytesThe Act Of OpeningOpening To OthersPurple ClothMissionariesevangelising

“Go, gather all the Jews that are present in Susa, and observe a fast for me; do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maids also will fast in the same way. Then I will go in to [see] the king [without being summoned], which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish.” Verse ConceptsFasting, Examples OfPray For UsFastingFasting And Prayer


Then Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel left her. Verse ConceptsMaidsMiracles, Responses ToPrayer, As A Response To GodServants, Working Conditions OfServants Of The LordYouthAnnunciationsLeavingAccording To Thingsgabriel

Greet those workers in the Lord, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord. Verse ConceptsdiligenceWomenThose Who ToiledWorkers

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But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman with a despairing spirit. I have not been drinking wine or any intoxicating drink, but I have poured out my soul before the Lord. Verse ConceptsA Broken WomanPouringPrayer, Described AsStrong DrinkDrunkennessAntidepressantsStress And Hard TimesA Broken HeartPrayer During Hard Timessoulheartbrokenwomanbeeralcoholism