Thematic Bible: Discerning
Thematic Bible
Discerning » Discerning the times
Now learn a parable of the fig tree. When its branch is still tender and puts out leaves, you know that summer is near. So you, likewise, when you see all these things, shall know that it is near, at the doors. Truly I say to you, This generation shall not pass until all these things are fulfilled.
And learn the parable of the fig-tree: when her branch is still tender and puts out leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, at the doors. Truly I say to you that this generation shall not pass away until all these things occur.
And He also said to the crowd, When you see a cloud rise out of the west, immediately you say, There is a shower coming. And so it is. And when you see the south wind blow, you say, There will be heat; and it occurs. Hypocrites! You know to discern the face of the heaven and the earth, but how is it that you do not discern this time?
And He spoke a parable to them: Behold the fig-tree and all the trees. Now when they sprout leaves, seeing it you will know that summer is now near. So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. read more.
Truly I say to you, This generation shall not pass away until all these things are fulfilled.
Truly I say to you, This generation shall not pass away until all these things are fulfilled.
Discerning » Who discerns
I say, Keep the king's word, and that, because of the oath of God. Do not be hasty to leave his presence. Do not take a stand in an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him. Because the word of a king is that which has power; and who may say to him, What are you doing? read more.
Whoever keeps the command shall feel no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knows both time and judgment.
Whoever keeps the command shall feel no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knows both time and judgment.
Then those fearing Jehovah spoke together, each man to his neighbor. And Jehovah listened and heard. And a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Jehovah, and for those esteeming His name. And they shall be Mine, says Jehovah of Hosts, for the day that I will make up My treasure. And I will pity them as a man has pity on his son who serves him. Then you shall again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between him who serves God, and him who does not serve Him.
But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, even those who because of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Discerning » What is spiritually discerned
But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Discerning » What is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart
For the Word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing apart of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.