Thematic Bible: Divine Call


Thematic Bible



So I will choose severe punishment for them; I will bring on them what they dread, because I called, and no one responded, I spoke and they did not listen. They did evil before me; they chose to do what displeases me." Verse ConceptsImpenitence, Warnings AgainstRejection Of God's CallGod's Call, Few RespondGuilty FearThreateningsAnswering GodNot Pleasing GodOthers Not AnsweringStrong Delusion

However, because I called but you refused to listen, because I stretched out my hand but no one paid attention, Verse ConceptsThe Call Of GodSelf WillStretching OutRejectionListening To Godconsequencesanswersattention

But my people did not obey me; Israel did not submit to me. Verse ConceptsIndifferenceListeningReprobates

I predestine you to die by the sword, all of you will kneel down at the slaughtering block, because I called to you, and you did not respond, I spoke and you did not listen. You did evil before me; you chose to do what displeases me." Verse Conceptsevil, warnings againstChoicesListeningRejection Of GodGod's Call, Few RespondReprobatesAnswering GodNot Pleasing GodOthers Not Answeringfate

You also have done all these things, says the Lord, and I have spoken to you over and over again. But you have not listened! You have refused to respond when I called you to repent! Verse ConceptsIndifferenceListeningRejection Of GodWatchfulness, DivineGod's Call, Few RespondThose Who Rose EarlyDoing RepeatedlyOthers Not AnsweringEarly Rising

My God will reject them, for they have not obeyed him; so they will be fugitives among the nations. Verse ConceptsThe HomelessWanderersDriven Away By God

He sent his slaves to summon those who had been invited to the banquet, but they would not come. Verse ConceptsMealsGod Sends ProphetsPeople UnwillingWedding GuestsCelebration

but you are not willing to come to me so that you may have life. Verse ConceptsComing To ChristLife Through ChristPeople Unwilling

But about Israel he says, "All day long I held out my hands to this disobedient and stubborn people!" Verse ConceptsObstinacy Against GodHand Of GodGod's HandGod's Hands Stretched Outdisobediencerebellion

If you have no desire to worship the Lord, choose today whom you will worship, whether it be the gods whom your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. But I and my family will worship the Lord!" Verse ConceptsFreedom, Of The WillAge, Glories OfFamily, Worship InChoicesdoubt, results ofFamilies, Examples OfGood Decision Making ExamplesIntentionsHeads Of The FamilyChoosingFaithful, Choose To RemainZeal, ReligiousLife's PurposeEmployers, Good ExamplesChoosing God's WayBehold Me!Encouraged To Serve Foreign godsServing One's Own GodsBeyond The EuphratesServingServing God


So Naomi said, "Look, your sister-in-law is returning to her people and to her god. Follow your sister-in-law back home!" Verse ConceptsMothers, Examples Of

Elijah approached all the people and said, "How long are you going to be paralyzed by indecision? If the Lord is the true God, then follow him, but if Baal is, follow him!" But the people did not say a word. Verse ConceptsChoicesdoubt, results ofdouble mindednessChallengesChoosingHesitationIndecisionOpinionsPublic OpinionSyncretismSkepticismDivided HeartsIndividuals Being SilentTwo Intangible ThingsThe Lord [Yahweh] Is Godfollowing

So after they had assembled, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you, Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Christ?" Verse ConceptsBarabbasRight DesiresPeople Releasing Othersfree



So Jesus said to the twelve, "You don't want to go away too, do you?" Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithLonelinessLeavingTwelve DisciplesSchoolwill


I sent all my servants the prophets to warn you over and over again. They said, "Every one of you, stop doing the evil things you have been doing and do what is right. Do not pay allegiance to other gods and worship them. Then you can continue to live in this land that I gave to you and your ancestors." But you did not pay any attention or listen to me. Verse ConceptsConvincingConversion, God's demands forIndifferenceListeningMonotheismProphets, Role OfReformationRenunciationRepentance, Importance OfSin, God's Remedy ForThe Call Of GodThose Who Rose EarlyDifferent GodsDoing RepeatedlyDo Not Have Other gods

He sent his slaves to summon those who had been invited to the banquet, but they would not come. Verse ConceptsMealsGod Sends ProphetsPeople UnwillingWedding GuestsCelebration

Say to them, 'As surely as I live, declares the sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but prefer that the wicked change his behavior and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil deeds! Why should you die, O house of Israel?' Verse ConceptsConversion, God's demands forGod, Will OfPleasing GodPleasureNot Pleasing GodRepent Lest You DieDeathPunishment of the The Wickedpressure


At the time for the banquet he sent his slave to tell those who had been invited, 'Come, because everything is now ready.' Verse ConceptsPreparing Foodeverything










Moses said, "You have been consecrated today for the Lord, for each of you was against his son or against his brother, so he has given a blessing to you today." Verse ConceptsSanctification, Nature And BasisConsecrationGod Appointing OthersMay God Bless!

for gold and silver items, and for all the work of the craftsmen. Who else wants to contribute to the Lord today?" Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfSanctification, Nature And BasisConsecrationVolunteeringartistscraftsmanship


So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. Verse ConceptsFutilityGood WorksReadinessSelf DenialChristians, Names OfHoly VesselsPurgingPeople Have HonourUseful PeoplePreparationSanctificationChanging Yourselfcleansinginstrumentsmasterpiece



Immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus Christdiscipleship, nature ofdelay, humanHiringBoatsServants Of PeopleChrist Summoning

When morning came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles: Verse ConceptsOrdinationTwelve DisciplesChosen DisciplesChrist With His Disciples

On the next day Jesus wanted to set out for Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus ChristChristlikenessdiscipleship, nature ofInstructions About Following


many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the Lord's mountain, to the temple of the God of Jacob, so he can teach us his requirements, and we can follow his standards." For Zion will be the center for moral instruction; the Lord will issue edicts from Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsClimbingKnowing God's WaysGod's WaysParticipation, In ChristPilgrimageRevival, CorporateWalkingWord Of GodNames And Titles For The ChurchPaths Of RighteousnessGod As Our TeacherGoing Up MountainsGod TeachingThe Law Given To IsraelMillenial SacrificesPaths

Yes, a time is coming when watchmen will call out on the mountains of Ephraim, "Come! Let us go to Zion to worship the Lord our God!"'" Verse Conceptsdrawing near to GodWatchmanGoing Up MountainsJerusalem In Millennial Kingdom

The inhabitants of one will go to another and say, "Let's go up at once to ask the favor of the Lord, to seek the Lord who rules over all. Indeed, I'll go with you."' Verse ConceptsHasteSeeking The Favour Of God

Hezekiah sent messages throughout Israel and Judah; he even wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, summoning them to come to the Lord's temple in Jerusalem and observe a Passover celebration for the Lord God of Israel. Verse ConceptsLettersPilgrimageRevival, CorporateSamaritans

"But wisdom -- where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding? Mankind does not know its place; it cannot be found in the land of the living. The deep says, 'It is not with me.' And the sea says, 'It is not with me.' read more.
Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires. Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth. Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls. The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold. "But wisdom -- where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding? For it has been hidden from the eyes of every living creature, and from the birds of the sky it has been concealed. Destruction and Death say, 'With our ears we have heard a rumor about where it can be found.' God understands the way to it, and he alone knows its place. For he looks to the ends of the earth and observes everything under the heavens. When he made the force of the wind and measured the waters with a gauge. When he imposed a limit for the rain, and a path for the thunderstorm, then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely. And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding. For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold. She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her. read more.
Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed. By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding. By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open, and the clouds drip down dew. My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion. So they will give life to you, and grace to adorn your neck. Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble. When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.

Listen, children, to a father's instruction, and pay attention so that you may gain discernment. Because I give you good instruction, do not forsake my teaching. When I was a son to my father, a tender only child before my mother, read more.
he taught me, and he said to me: "Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live. Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you. Wisdom is supreme -- so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding! Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her. She will place a fair garland on your head; she will bestow a beautiful crown on you." Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many. I will guide you in the way of wisdom and I will lead you in upright paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, and when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

Wisdom calls out in the street, she shouts loudly in the plazas; Verse ConceptsStreetsOutside The Houseserenitywomanhood

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human Importance

She has sent out her female servants; she calls out on the highest places of the city.



Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen; he was near the twelfth pair. Elijah passed by him and threw his robe over him. Verse ConceptsFarmersCloaksCovering The BodyYokesCultivationPloughingOuter GarmentsPloughmenTwelve Animals


"What do you think? A man had two sons. He went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' Verse ConceptsMetaphorical VineyardsThinking ArightTwo SonsMen Working

Even so, take heart, Zerubbabel,' says the Lord. 'Take heart, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you citizens of the land,' says the Lord, 'and begin to work. For I am with you,' says the Lord who rules over all. Verse ConceptsImmanuelSpiritual VitalityStrength, SpiritualGod With YouStrength Of PeopleDoing God's WorksBe Courageous!Be Strong!Courage

It is like a man going on a journey. He left his house and put his slaves in charge, assigning to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to stay alert. Verse ConceptsDoorkeepersHuman Authority, Nature OfMan Appointing


I sent all my servants the prophets to warn you over and over again. They said, "Every one of you, stop doing the evil things you have been doing and do what is right. Do not pay allegiance to other gods and worship them. Then you can continue to live in this land that I gave to you and your ancestors." But you did not pay any attention or listen to me. Verse ConceptsConvincingConversion, God's demands forIndifferenceListeningMonotheismProphets, Role OfReformationRenunciationRepentance, Importance OfSin, God's Remedy ForThe Call Of GodThose Who Rose EarlyDifferent GodsDoing RepeatedlyDo Not Have Other gods

He sent his slaves to summon those who had been invited to the banquet, but they would not come. Verse ConceptsMealsGod Sends ProphetsPeople UnwillingWedding GuestsCelebration

Say to them, 'As surely as I live, declares the sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but prefer that the wicked change his behavior and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil deeds! Why should you die, O house of Israel?' Verse ConceptsConversion, God's demands forGod, Will OfPleasing GodPleasureNot Pleasing GodRepent Lest You DieDeathPunishment of the The Wickedpressure


At the time for the banquet he sent his slave to tell those who had been invited, 'Come, because everything is now ready.' Verse ConceptsPreparing Foodeverything


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