Thematic Bible: Discerning
Thematic Bible
Discerning » Discerning the times
Learn from the illustration of the fig tree. When the branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. Therefore, when you see all these things, you will know he is near, even at the door. Truly I tell you, this generation (those living at that time) will not pass away till all these things take place.
Learn the illustration of the fig tree. When her branch is tender and she sprouts leaves you know summer is near. So when you see these things happening you know that he is near, even at the doors. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things are accomplished.
He said to the crowd: When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say it will rain and it does. When you see a south wind blowing, you say there will be scorching heat and there is. You hypocrites, you know how to interpret the face of the earth and the heaven but how is it that you do not know how to interpret this time?
He told them an illustration: Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. When they produce leaves you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things coming to pass, know that the kingdom of God is near! read more.
Truly I say to you, this generation shall not pass away, till all things are accomplished.
Truly I say to you, this generation shall not pass away, till all things are accomplished.
Discerning » Who discerns
I counsel you: Keep the king's command because of the oath before God. Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not persist in an evil activity, for he does whatever he pleases. There is power (authority) in the word of a king. Who may ask him: What are you doing? read more.
He who obeys the king's command will feel no harm. A wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
He who obeys the king's command will feel no harm. A wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
Those who respected Jehovah spoke to one another, and Jehovah listened to what they had to say. In his presence a memorial record was written down in a book listing those who reverence Jehovah and respect (esteem) (regard) his name. They will be my people, said Jehovah of Hosts. On the day when I act, they will be mine (my special treasure) (my jewels). I will show them compassion just as parents show compassion to the children who serve them. Once again my people will see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between the person who serves God and the one who does not.
But solid food belongs to mature people. It belongs to those who by reason of use have their senses trained to know the difference between good and evil.
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Discerning » What is spiritually discerned
But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God. They are foolishness to him! He cannot know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
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Discerning » What is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart
The Word of God is alive and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Ephesians 6:17) It separates the physical person from the spiritual person, of both joints and marrow. And it can discern (judge) the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (John 12:48)
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