Thematic Bible: Fall


Thematic Bible





“Your first father [Jacob] sinned,
And your spokesmen [the priests and the prophets—your mediators] have transgressed against Me.
Verse ConceptsResponsibility, To GodSins Of The FathersThe Entrance Of Sin


For since [it was] by a man that death came [into the world], it is also by a Man that the resurrection of the dead has come. Verse ConceptsGospel, Historical Foundation OfSin Producing DeathMan's FunctionSin Produces DeathThe Fact Of DeathThe ResurrectionDeath Of Loved OneLife After Deathman

and it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who was led astray and fell into sin. Verse ConceptsAdam, Sin OfSatan, As DeceiverWomenAdam and eveAdam and eve disobey godDeceptiontransition

And Peter remembered the [prophetic] words of Jesus, when He had said, “Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly [in repentance]. Verse ConceptsConviction, Leading To RepentanceLonelinessPeter, The DiscipleRegretRememberingRepentance, Examples OfSorrowWeepingTearsCommunicating Three TimesChickensBird SoundsRemembering ChristMourning In RegretOthers Mourningdenial

Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, [in that case, wash] not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!” Verse ConceptsHeadsCare Of Feet

When they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do -- "with reasoning, intentional, spiritual devotion, as one loves the Father]? He said to Him, Yes, Lord, You know that I love You [that I have deep, instinctive, personal affection for You, as for a close friend]. He said to him, Feed My lambs. Again He said to him the second time, Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with reasoning, intentional, spiritual devotion, as one loves the Father]? He said to Him, Yes, Lord, You know that I love You [that I have a deep, instinctive, personal affection for You, as for a close friend]. He said to him, Shepherd (tend) My sheep. He said to him the third time, Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with a deep, instinctive, personal affection for Me, as for a close friend]? Peter was grieved (was saddened and hurt) that He should ask him the third time, Do you love Me? And he said to Him, Lord, You know everything; You know that I love You [that I have a deep, instinctive, personal affection for You, as for a close friend]. Jesus said to him, Feed My sheep.

Peter replied to Him, “Lord, if it is [really] You, command me to come to You on the water.” Verse ConceptsWalking On WaterComing To ChristIs It Really?Christ's OrdersMaking Mistakesimpulsiveness

Then Peter began to speak and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good and delightful and auspicious that we are here; if You wish, I will put up three [sacred] tents here—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Verse ConceptsConfusionPeter, The DiscipleBoothsThree Other ThingsChrist WillingGood Activityshelter

Then that disciple (John) whom Jesus loved (esteemed) said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer tunic (for he was stripped for work) and threw himself into the sea [and swam ashore]. Verse ConceptsThe Beloved DiscipleClothing OneselfPeople Stripping OffPreparing For ActionSaid To Be The ChristChrist Is LordChrist's LoveIdentityIdentity In Christjumping

Peter took Him aside [to speak to Him privately] and began to reprimand Him, saying, “May God forbid it! This will never happen to You.” Verse ConceptsInsightPeter, The DiscipleRebukeLack Of InsightNeverContradictingPassionroadblockspeter

Peter said to Him, “You will never wash my feet!” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me [we can have nothing to do with each other].” Verse ConceptsParticipation, In ChristUnworthinessNeverClean FeetCare Of FeetUnrelated People

Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. Verse ConceptsHigh Priest, In NtPeter, The DiscipleRashnessVindictivenessSevering Body PartsOther Right PartsRiverscutting

But when he saw [the effects of] the wind, he was frightened, and he began to sink, and he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Verse ConceptsSinkingSave Us!

Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and one maid came up to him and said, You were also with Jesus the Galilean! But he denied it falsely before them all, saying, I do not know what you mean. And when he had gone out to the porch, another maid saw him, and she said to the bystanders, This fellow was with Jesus the Nazarene! read more.
And again he denied it and disowned Him with an oath, saying, I do not know the Man!


We have believed and confidently trusted, and [even more] we have come to know [by personal observation and experience] that You are the Holy One of God [the Christ, the Son of the living God].” Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleConfession Of ChristConfessing ChristSaid To Be The ChristBelieving In ChristThose Who Believed In ChristLiving For God

But Peter said to Him, Explain this proverb (this maxim) to us. And He said, Are you also even yet dull and ignorant [without understanding and unable to put things together]?

And when she saw Peter warming himself, she gazed intently at him and said, You were with Jesus of Nazareth too. But he denied it falsely and disowned Him, saying, I neither know nor understand what you say. Then he went outside [the courtyard and was] into the vestibule. And a cock crowed. And the maidservant saw him, and began again to say to the bystanders, This [man] is [one] of them. read more.
But again he denied it falsely and disowned Him. And after a short while, again the bystanders said to Peter, Really, you are one of them, for you are a Galilean and your dialect shows it. Then he commenced invoking a curse on himself [should he not be telling the truth] and swearing, I do not know the Man about Whom you are talking!

Then Peter answered Him, saying, “Look, we have given up everything and followed You [becoming Your disciples and accepting You as Teacher and Lord]; what then will there be for us?” Verse ConceptsBeing A PilgrimPeter, The DiscipleSelf DenialSaints, As PilgrimsPilgrims, Examples OfNever Giving Upfollowing

Simon Peter answered, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You [alone] have the words of eternal life [you are our only hope]. Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleLife By God's WordWho Is The One?Eternal lifeEverlastingThe Power Of Wordseternity

Immediately they left their nets and followed Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example]. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus Christdiscipleship, nature ofNets