Thematic Bible: Disobedience to God


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You practiced such things when you lived according to the evil ways of this world, and according to the ruler of the [spiritual] powers of the air. [Note: This refers to Satan, whose influence permeates life around us]. He is the [evil] spirit who is now at work in people who are disobedient [to God]. Verse ConceptsPresent Evil AgeAirCommitment, to the worldevil, origins ofSatan, Titles ForPrincesSatan, Kingdom OfUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfSatan, Character OfNames And Titles For SatanSatan, Work OfPathways Of SinPrincehood Of SatanPrincipalities And PowersDanger From MenMighty in its influenceRebellion of Satan and AngelsThe DevilGod Being In ControlThe PastenergydisobedienceSatan As The Prince Of This WorldDemonic Influence






















When we located the disciples [there] we stayed [with them] for seven days. They advised Paul, through [inspired revelations from] the Holy Spirit, not [even] to set foot in Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsWeeksSeven DaysWarning IndividualsSpeaking By The Spirit

As we waited there for a number of days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. When he met with us, he took Paul's belt, tied his own hands and feet [with it], and said, "The Holy Spirit has revealed [to me] that the man who owns this belt will be tied up like this by the Jews in Jerusalem and will be turned over to the Gentiles." When we heard these things, both we and those who lived there [i.e., Philip, his daughters and local disciples] urged Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. read more.
[But] Paul answered, "What are you trying to do [by your] crying and breaking my heart [like this]? [Do you not know that] I am ready, not only to be chained up, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus?" And when he could not be dissuaded [from going to Jerusalem] we stopped [trying to convince him], saying, "Let the Lord's will be done in the matter."











And [immediately] they were able to see. Jesus then strongly urged them, saying, "Make sure that no one knows [what I have done for you]." But [instead], they went all over the district telling people about Him.












But [instead] the man went out telling everyone about the miracle of healing and spreading the story widely, so that Jesus was not able to enter a town publicly but had to remain outside in deserted places. [So], people went to Him there from all over the region. Verse ConceptsUnwise ZealGod's Deed RevealedTemporary Stay In The Wildernesslonliness