Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Awe » For the aged » For the sanctuary
"'You shall keep my Sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary; I am the LORD.
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
To those who sold the doves, he said, "Take these things out of here. Do not make my Father's house a marketplace."
Fools » Worship of, hateful to God
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
Formalism » The insufficiency of
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
Samuel said, "Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.
For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
but deal only with foods and drinks and various washings; they are regulations for the flesh imposed until the time of setting things right.
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
For you do not delight in sacrifice, or else I would give it. You have no pleasure in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
But food will not commend us to God. For neither, if we do not eat, are we the worse; nor, if we eat, are we the better.
Hearing » Spiritual of believers
LORD, I have heard of your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD. Renew your work in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known. In wrath, you remember mercy.
This you know, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
That in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes won't be harmed by the second death.
The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
Heedfulness » Necessary » In the house and worship of God
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
Religion » Formalism » The insufficiency of
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
Samuel said, "Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.
For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
but deal only with foods and drinks and various washings; they are regulations for the flesh imposed until the time of setting things right.
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
For you do not delight in sacrifice, or else I would give it. You have no pleasure in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
But food will not commend us to God. For neither, if we do not eat, are we the worse; nor, if we eat, are we the better.
Reverence » For the sanctuary
"'You shall keep my Sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary; I am the LORD.
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
To those who sold the doves, he said, "Take these things out of here. Do not make my Father's house a marketplace."
Speech/communication » How not to speak
"'You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people; neither shall you stand against the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD.
"Talk no more so exceeding proudly. Do not let arrogance come out of your mouth, For the LORD is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil. Do not be rash with your mouth, and do not let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few.
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
LORD, I have heard of your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD. Renew your work in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known. In wrath, you remember mercy.
This you know, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
That in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes won't be harmed by the second death.
The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
Worship » Divinity of Christ » True attitude in
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name. Worship the LORD in holy array.
But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house. I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you.
But the LORD is in his holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before him."
a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones, to be feared above all those who are around him?
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
Then Moses said to Aaron, "This is what the LORD spoke of, saying, 'I will show myself holy to those who come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified.'" Aaron held his peace.
true and false Worship » Divinity of Christ of heavenly bodies » Of God, universal
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name. Worship the LORD in holy array.
But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house. I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you.
But the LORD is in his holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before him."
a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones, to be feared above all those who are around him?
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
Then Moses said to Aaron, "This is what the LORD spoke of, saying, 'I will show myself holy to those who come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified.'" Aaron held his peace.
true and false Worship » For worship of God house of God, the place of worship » General references to
And many peoples shall come and say, "Come, let's go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths." For out of Zion the law shall go forth, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples."
All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall come up with acceptance on my altar; and I will glorify the house of my glory.
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
To those who sold the doves, he said, "Take these things out of here. Do not make my Father's house a marketplace."
Look. Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the LORD's house.
saying to them, "It is written, 'My house is a house of prayer,' but you have made it a 'den of robbers'."