Thematic Bible: Filial


Thematic Bible



As Jesus moved on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the toll booth [i.e., collecting taxes]. He said to him, "Become my follower." And he got up and followed Him. Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristCommitment, to Jesus ChristChristlikenessdiscipleship, nature ofHow Disciples Are Calleddelay, humanGospel, Responses ToSelf DenialTax CollectorsCall To ServiceResponding To God's CallInstructions About FollowingPeople Getting Uptaxes


"Every person therefore, who hears these words of mine and obeys them will be like the sensible person who built his house on a [foundation of] rock. Verse ConceptsWisdom, Source Of HumanSpiritual FoundationsStones For ProtectionHearing ChristDoing God's WorksThe Work Of The Wise

And the disciples went and did exactly what Jesus had ordered them to do. Verse ConceptsDisciples' Movements

And the disciples did [just] as Jesus had asked them, and they made preparations for the Passover meal. Verse ConceptsThe Disciples Actions

Simon replied, "Master, we worked all night, but did not catch anything. But I will lower the nets if you say so." Verse ConceptsNothingFishingActing All NightFishSuccess And Hard Work

Every person who comes to me and listens to my words and obeys them, I will show you who he is like. Verse ConceptsLikeningHearing ChristLikening PeopleDoing God's Works

Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." So, the servants filled them clear full. Verse ConceptsDivine Power Over NatureDrinking Water

And when Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to Jesus. Verse ConceptsSpeedComing To ChristPeople Getting Up


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Then He said to them, "Throw your net over the right side of the boat and you will catch some [fish]. So, they threw [the net out] but they were not able to pull it in because of so many fish. Verse ConceptsNetsMiracles Of ChristRight SidesCatch Of FishFish

The first man [i.e., Adam] came from the dust of the ground [See Gen. 2:7]; the second man [i.e., Christ] came from heaven. Verse ConceptsAdam and Jesus ChristDust, Literal UseThanksgiving, OfferedCreatures From DustFirst OnesSecond BeingChrist And HeavenThe EarthGoing To HeavenGodly Mandustman

The One who comes from above [i.e., Jesus] ranks over all [others]; but the one who is out of the earth [i.e., of human origin] is [merely] an earthly [being] and he speaks in earthly [ways]. [But] the One who comes from heaven [i.e., Jesus] ranks over all [others]. Verse ConceptsPreeminence Of ChristChrist And HeavenAll Authority Has Been Given To JesusHeaven Better Than EarthSchoolThe EarthGoing To HeavenThe WorldPerspective


Jesus replied, "If God were [truly] your Father you would love me, because I came from God to be here. For I did not come on my own authority, but God sent me. Verse ConceptsMission, Of Jesus ChristLove Towards Christ, Shown ByChrist's Relationship To GodLove For GodDivine MessengerPeople BeginningNot AloneGod Sending OthersNot Loving GodLove And RelationshipsFathers Love

Now we realize that you know everything and do not need anyone to ask you [questions]. This makes us believe that you came from God." Verse ConceptsKnowing God, Nature OfJesus Christ, Omniscience OfNot Asking OthersChrist Knowing All ThingsChrist's OriginThose Who Believed In Christ

Jesus replied, "You people are from below [i.e., from the earthly realm]; I am from above [i.e., from the heavenly realm]. You belong to this world; I do not belong to this world. Verse ConceptsWorldlinessThe I Am's Of ChristThings UnderChrist And HeavenPerspective



As Jesus moved on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the toll booth [i.e., collecting taxes]. He said to him, "Become my follower." And he got up and followed Him. Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristCommitment, to Jesus ChristChristlikenessdiscipleship, nature ofHow Disciples Are Calleddelay, humanGospel, Responses ToSelf DenialTax CollectorsCall To ServiceResponding To God's CallInstructions About FollowingPeople Getting Uptaxes


"Every person therefore, who hears these words of mine and obeys them will be like the sensible person who built his house on a [foundation of] rock. Verse ConceptsWisdom, Source Of HumanSpiritual FoundationsStones For ProtectionHearing ChristDoing God's WorksThe Work Of The Wise

And the disciples went and did exactly what Jesus had ordered them to do. Verse ConceptsDisciples' Movements

And the disciples did [just] as Jesus had asked them, and they made preparations for the Passover meal. Verse ConceptsThe Disciples Actions

Simon replied, "Master, we worked all night, but did not catch anything. But I will lower the nets if you say so." Verse ConceptsNothingFishingActing All NightFishSuccess And Hard Work

Every person who comes to me and listens to my words and obeys them, I will show you who he is like. Verse ConceptsLikeningHearing ChristLikening PeopleDoing God's Works

Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." So, the servants filled them clear full. Verse ConceptsDivine Power Over NatureDrinking Water

And when Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to Jesus. Verse ConceptsSpeedComing To ChristPeople Getting Up


Show 1 more verse
Then He said to them, "Throw your net over the right side of the boat and you will catch some [fish]. So, they threw [the net out] but they were not able to pull it in because of so many fish. Verse ConceptsNetsMiracles Of ChristRight SidesCatch Of FishFish