Thematic Bible: Effort demanded


Thematic Bible



Still, that we may not shock them, go and throw a line into the Sea; take the first fish that rises, open its mouth, and you will find in it a piece of money. Take that, and give it to the collectors for both of us." Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeethics, socialCivic DutiesLoyaltyMiracles Of ChristCitizens, Christian DutiesCoinsDivine Power Over NatureCitizenshipDo Not HinderFishtaxes

"Move the stone away," said Jesus. "Master," said Martha, the sister of the dead man, "by this time the smell must be offensive, for this is the fourth day since his death." Verse ConceptsDead bodiesCorruption Of BodyembalmingdoubtersSmellsUnbelief, And Life Of FaithFour Or Five Dayslazarus

When Jesus saw them, he said: "Go and show yourselves to the priest." And, as they were on their way, they were made clean. Verse ConceptsLeprosyPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesMiracles Of ChristHealing LepersPeople Made Known

But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins"-- he spoke to the paralyzed man-- "To you I say, Get up, and take up your pallet, and go to your home." Verse ConceptsSon Of ManParalyticsBedsChrist ForgivingGet Up!Who Can Forgive Sins?

"Go and call your husband," said Jesus, "and then come back." Verse ConceptsOthers SummoningA Good Husband

As they remained silent, Jesus looked round at them in anger, grieving at the hardness of their hearts, and said to the man: "Stretch out your hand." The man stretched it out; and his hand had become sound. Verse ConceptsAngerAttitudes Of StubbornnessAnger, HumanHardness Of HeartHeart, DivineAnger, Justified ExamplesAnger Of Man, RighteousStretching OutChrist SeeingObstinate IndividualsThose Jesus Healed

When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon: "Push off into deep water, and throw out your nets for a haul." Verse ConceptsAdventureDeep ThingsFishingNetsDeep SeasFish

Jesus said to the servants: "Fill the water-jars with water;" Verse ConceptsDivine Power Over NatureDrinking Water

"Stand up," said Jesus, "take up your mat, and walk about." Verse ConceptsThe Healed WalkingGet Up!Carrying Other Loads

"Go," he said, "and wash your eyes in the Bath of Siloam" (a word which means 'Messenger'). So the man went and washed his eyes, and returned able to see. Verse ConceptsMedicineVisionPoolsChrist SendingBlindnessRelationships And Dating