Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Awe » For the aged » For the sanctuary
"'You shall keep my Sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary; I am Yahweh.
Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.
To those who sold the doves, he said, "Take these things out of here! Don't make my Father's house a marketplace!"
Fools » Worship of, hateful to God
Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.
Formalism » The insufficiency of
Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.
Samuel said, "Has Yahweh as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of Yahweh? 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.
being only (with meats and drinks and various washings) fleshly ordinances, imposed until a time of reformation.
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
For you don't 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 don't eat, are we the worse; nor, if we eat, are we the better.
Hearing » Spiritual of believers
Yahweh, I have heard of your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds, Yahweh. Renew your work in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known. In wrath, you remember mercy.
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't 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 assemblies. 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 steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.
Religion » Formalism » The insufficiency of
Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.
Samuel said, "Has Yahweh as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of Yahweh? 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.
being only (with meats and drinks and various washings) fleshly ordinances, imposed until a time of reformation.
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
For you don't 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 don't 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 Yahweh.
Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.
To those who sold the doves, he said, "Take these things out of here! Don't 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. "'You shall not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Yahweh.
"Talk no more so exceeding proudly. Don't let arrogance come out of your mouth, For Yahweh is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.
Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil. Don't be rash with your mouth, and don't 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
Yahweh, I have heard of your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds, Yahweh. Renew your work in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known. In wrath, you remember mercy.
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't 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 assemblies. 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 steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.
Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Worship Yahweh 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 Yahweh 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 Yahweh 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 steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.
Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Worship Yahweh 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 Yahweh 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 Yahweh 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
Many peoples shall go and say, "Come, let's go up to the mountain of Yahweh, 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 Yahweh 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 steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.
To those who sold the doves, he said, "Take these things out of here! Don't make my Father's house a marketplace!"
Look! Praise Yahweh, all you servants of Yahweh, who stand by night in Yahweh's house!
saying to them, "It is written, 'My house is a house of prayer,' but you have made it a 'den of robbers'!"