Thematic Bible: Illustrative of
Thematic Bible
Armies » Illustrative of » The church
Who is this who appears like the dawn, beautiful as the moon, bright as the sun, awesome as an army with banners?
Then it moved against the Heavenly Army. It persuaded some of the Heavenly Army to fall to the earth, along with some of the stars, and it trampled them. Then it set itself in arrogant opposition to the Prince of the Heavenly Army, from whom the regular burnt offering was taken away, in order to overthrow his sanctuary. Because of the transgression, the Heavenly Army will be given over, along with the regular burnt offering, and in that rebellion truth will be cast to the ground, while he continues to prosper and to act." read more.
"Then I heard one holy person speaking, and another holy person addressed the one who was speaking: "In the vision about the regular burnt offering, how much time elapses while the desecration terrifies and both the Holy Place and the Heavenly Army are trampled?'
"Then I heard one holy person speaking, and another holy person addressed the one who was speaking: "In the vision about the regular burnt offering, how much time elapses while the desecration terrifies and both the Holy Place and the Heavenly Army are trampled?'
You are beautiful, my darling, like Tirzah, lovely like Jerusalem, as awesome as an army with banners.
Armies » Illustrative of » Multitudes of angels
Don't you think that I could call on my Father, and he would send me more than twelve legions of angels now?
Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his armies!
But Micaiah responded, "Therefore, listen to what the LORD has to say. I saw the LORD, sitting on his throne, and the entire Heavenly Army was standing around him on his right hand and on his left hand.
All who live on the earth are nothing compared to him. He does what he wishes with the heavenly armies and with those who live on earth. No one can hold back his power or say to him, "What did you do?'
Armies » Illustrative of » Numerous and heavy afflictions
His troops march in a column against me, erecting their siege ramps against me; they surround my tent."
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual armor
But since we belong to the day, let's be sober. We must put on the breastplate of faith and love, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
The night is almost over, and the day is near. Let's therefore put aside the actions of darkness and put on the armor of light.
truthful speech, and divine power; through the weapons of righteousness in the right and left hands;
Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the Devil's strategies. For our struggle is not against human opponents, but against rulers, authorities, cosmic powers in the darkness around us, and evil spiritual forces in the heavenly realm. For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand whenever evil comes. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm. read more.
Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual weapons
For the weapons of our warfare are not those of the world. Instead, they have the power of God to demolish fortresses. We tear down arguments
also take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
military Arms » Illustrative of » Judgments of God
They're coming from a faraway land, from the distant horizon the LORD and the weapons of his anger to destroy the entire land."
"The LORD will open his armory, and bring out the weapons of his anger. Indeed, a work of the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies will be in the land of the Chaldeans.
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » Israel in their love of idols
"How can you say, "I'm not defiled. I haven't gone after the Baals.'? Look at what you've done in the valley. Know what you have done. You are a swift young camel galloping aimlessly; a wild donkey accustomed to the desert, sniffing the wind in her passion. When she's in heat, who can turn her away? None of the males who pursue her need to tire themselves out, for in her month they'll find her."
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » The ishmaelites
He'll be a wild donkey of a man. He'll be against everyone, and everyone will be against him. He will live in conflict with all of his relatives."
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » Intractableness of natural man
An empty-headed person will gain understanding when a wild donkey is born a human being!"
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » The assyrian power
"Because they went over to Assyria, they are like a wild donkey alone by itself. Ephraim has hired some lovers.
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » The wicked in their pursuit of sin
"Look! Like wild donkeys in the wilderness, they work diligently as they seek wild game in the desert, food for them and their young ones.
Bears » Illustrative of » God in his judgments
I will confront them like a bear deprived of her cubs; I will tear open their ribs. I will devour them like a lion the wild beasts will rip them apart.
Bears » Illustrative of » The kingdom of antiChrist
The beast that I saw was like a leopard. Its feet were like bear's feet, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. The dragon gave it his power, his throne, and complete authority.
Bears » Illustrative of » Wicked rulers
A roaring lion and a charging bear that's what a wicked tyrant is over poor people.
Bears » Illustrative of » The natural man
The cow and the bear will graze, and their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox.
Bears » Illustrative of » The kingdom of the medes
"Then look! a second animal resembling a bear followed it. It was raised up on one side, with three ribs held between the teeth in its mouth. Therefore people kept telling it, "Get up and devour lots of meat!'
Beasts » Illustrative of » Persecutors
However, the Lord stood by me and gave me strength so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the gentiles could hear it. I was rescued out of a lion's mouth.
If I have fought with wild animals in Ephesus from merely human motives, what do I get out of it? If the dead are not raised, "Let's eat and drink, for tomorrow we die."
Beasts » Illustrative of » AntiChrist
Then I saw thrones, and those who sat on them were given authority to judge. I also saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshipped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. They came back to life and ruled with the Messiah for a thousand years.
The beast that I saw was like a leopard. Its feet were like bear's feet, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. The dragon gave it his power, his throne, and complete authority.
Beasts » Illustrative of » People of different nations
Its foliage was beautiful, its fruit bountiful, and its food sufficient for everyone. The animals of the field found shade under it, the birds of the sky lived in its branches, and every creature was fed from it.
with beautiful leaves and abundant fruit enough food for everyone and under which wild animals of the field found shelter and the birds of the air had nests in its branches it's you, your majesty! You've become great and strong, your greatness has grown to the heavens, and your dominion reaches to the distant parts of the earth.
Beasts » Illustrative of » UnGodly professors
These people, like irrational animals, are mere creatures of instinct that are born to be caught and killed. They insult what they don't understand, and like animals they, too, will be destroyed,
Whatever these people do not understand, they slander. Like irrational animals, they are destroyed by the very things they know by instinct.
Beasts » Illustrative of » The wicked
Humanity, despite its conceit, does not understand that it will perish, just like the animals. A song of Asaph.
One of their very own prophets said, "Liars ever, men of Crete, savage brutes that live to eat."
Beasts » Illustrative of » Kingdoms
"I continued watching because of the audacious words that the horn was speaking. I kept observing until the animal was killed and its body destroyed and given over to burning fire.
I watched the ram charging westward, northward, and southward. No animal could stand before him, nor was there anyone who could deliver from his control. He did as he pleased and exalted himself.
Books » Illustrative of » The record of the church of Christ
to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to a judge who is the God of all, to the spirits of righteous people who have been made perfect,
""At that time, Michael will arise, the great prince who will stand up on behalf of your people, and a time of trouble will come like there has never been since nations began until that time. Also at that time, your people will be delivered everyone who will have been written in the book.
I saw the dead, both unimportant and important, standing in front of the throne, and books were open. Another book was opened the Book of Life. The dead were judged according to their actions, as recorded in the books.
If anyone takes away any words from the book of this prophecy, God will take away his portion of the tree of life and the holy city that are described in this book.
Books » Illustrative of » Memorials of conversation and conduct of men
I saw the dead, both unimportant and important, standing in front of the throne, and books were open. Another book was opened the Book of Life. The dead were judged according to their actions, as recorded in the books.
A river of fire flowed out from before him. Thousands upon thousands were serving him, with millions upon millions waiting before him. The court sat in judgment, and record books were unsealed.
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name.
Books » Illustrative of » Memorials of God's providence
You have kept count of my wanderings. Put my tears in your bottle have not you recorded them in your book?
Your eyes looked upon my embryo, and everything was recorded in your book. The days scheduled for my formation were inscribed, even though not one of them had come yet.
Brass » Illustrative of » The strength and firmness of Christ
His body was like beryl, his face flashed like lightning, his eyes were like flaming torches, his arms and legs were like polished bronze, and his speech roared like that of a crowd.
his feet were like glowing bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of raging waters.
Brass » Illustrative of » Strength given to saints
I'll make you a fortified wall of bronze to this people. They'll fight against you, but they won't prevail against you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you,"
Get up and smash them to pieces, daughter of Zion, because I will make your horn like iron and your hooves like bronze! And you will beat many people to pieces, and I will consecrate their dishonest gain to the LORD and their assets to the Lord of the entire earth."
Brass » Illustrative of » Obstinate sinners
Because I knew that you are obstinate, and because your neck is an iron sinew, and your forehead is bronze,
All of them are very rebellious, going around as slanderers. They're bronze and iron, and all of them are corrupt.
Brass » Illustrative of » Extreme drought
The sky above your head will become bronze while the ground beneath you will become iron.
Brass » Illustrative of » The earth made barren
I'll break your mighty pride. I'll make the heavens to be like iron and the ground like bronze.
Brass » Illustrative of » The decrees of God
Then I looked up and saw four chariots coming out from between two mountains! And the mountains were made of brass!
Brass » Illustrative of » Macedonian empire
"After you, another kingdom will arise that is inferior to yours, and then a third kingdom of bronze will arise to rule all the earth.
the Burnt offering » Illustrative of » The offering of Christ
Live lovingly, just as the Messiah also loved us and gave himself for us as an offering and sacrifice, a fragrant aroma to God.
In this passage he says, "You never wanted or took delight in sacrifices, offerings, burnt offerings, and sin offerings," which are offered according to the Law. Then he says, "See, I have come to do your will." He takes away the first in order to establish the second. By God's will we have been sanctified once and for all through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus, the Messiah.
the Burnt offering » Illustrative of » Being Devoted to God
I therefore urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercies, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices that are holy and pleasing to God, for this is the reasonable way for you to worship.
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Calves » Illustrative of » Patient endurance
and straight legs. Their feet resembled calves' hooves, but they gleamed like polished bronze.
The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature was like an ox, the third living creature had a face like a human, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle.
Calves » Illustrative of » Sacrifices of praise
Bring a prepared speech with you as you return to the LORD. Say to him: "Take away all our iniquity, and accept what is good. Then we will present the fruit of our lips.
Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for God has said, "I will never leave you or abandon you."
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Abandoning FriendsAbandonmentMidlife CrisisBad CounselCovetingBad ChildrenAdultsBad AttitudeAssurance, basis ofBecoming A ChristianBeing A KidBeing In DebtTrusting In God's PresenceGreed, Believers' Response ToMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinMoney, Attitudes ToPersecution, Attitudes ToResentment, Against PeopleSatisfactionStress
Temptation, Universality OfContentmentHelp From GodLonelinessMaterialismMoneyDiscontentGod's ProvisionEternal SecurityAvoiding EvilGod Not ForsakingLoving MoneyNew Testament Claiming Old Testament Is InspiredA Tough Break UpMillionaire MentalityCovetousnessJesus Being With YouFinancesBeing Contentfree
Calves » Illustrative of » Saints nourished by grace
But the Sun of Righteousness will arise with healing in its light for those who fear my name. You will go out and leap like calves released from their stalls
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Christ
Later on, Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
For a tent was set up, and in the first part were the lamp stand, the table, and the bread of the Presence. This was called the Holy Place.
Then he asked me, "What do you see?"
Candlestick » Illustrative of » The church
The secret meaning of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and the seven gold lamp stands is this: the seven stars are the messengers of the seven churches, and the seven lamp stands are the seven churches."
Among the lamp stands there was someone like the Son of Man. He was wearing a long robe with a gold sash around his chest.
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Ministers
"You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden. People don't light a lamp and put it under a basket but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before people in such a way that they will see your good actions and glorify your Father in heaven."
Cedars » Illustrative of » Majesty, strength, and glory of Christ
His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, choice like its cedars.
This is what the Lord GOD says, "I'm also going to take a shoot from the top of a cedar and plant it. I'll pluck off its delicate twigs and transplant it on a high and lofty mountain. I'll transplant it on Israel's land, and it will grow branches, bear fruit, and become a majestic cedar. All sorts of birds will rest under it, and they'll settle down in the shade of its branches.
Cedars » Illustrative of » Arrogant rulers
He will take his stand against all the cedars of Lebanon, against the proud and self-exalting; and against all the oaks of Bashan;
Behold, the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies will lop off its boughs with terrifying power; the tallest in height will be cut down, and the lofty will be brought low. He will cut down the thickets of the forest with an ax, and Lebanon will fall by the Majestic One."
Cedars » Illustrative of » Powerful nations
Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorites in front of them, though their height seemed like a cedar, though their strength seemed like an oak, but whose fruit I destroyed from above and the roots from beneath.
Think about Assyria, that cedar of Lebanon, beautiful with its branches, like a shady forest, with an awesome height, its summit touches the clouds.
Cedars » Illustrative of » Beauty and glory of israel
They're spread out like valleys, like gardens along river banks, like aloe planted by the LORD, or like cedars beside water.
Cedars » Illustrative of » Saints in their rapid growth
The righteous will flourish like palm trees; they will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
Chariots » Illustrative of » Prophets
As Elisha continued to watch, he cried out, "My father! My father! The chariots of Israel and its cavalry!" Then he did not see Elijah anymore.
When Elisha fell ill with the sickness from which he was about to die, King Joash of Israel came down to see him, wept in his presence, and told him, "My father, Israel's chariots and horsemen!"
Chariots » Illustrative of » Christ's love to his church
Before I knew it, I imagined myself among the chariots of my noble people.
Chariots » Illustrative of » Angels
Elisha replied, "Stop being afraid, because there are more with us than with them!" Then Elisha prayed, asking the LORD, "Please make him able to really see!" And so when the LORD enabled the young man to see, he looked, and there was the mountain, filled with horses and fiery chariots surrounding Elisha!
Chariots » Illustrative of » The judgments of God
"Take notice! The LORD will come with fire, and his chariot will be like a whirlwind, to pay back his anger yes, his anger! in fury, and his menacing rebukes in flames of fire.
Chariots » Illustrative of » The clouds
He lays the beams of his roof loft on the water above, making clouds his chariot, walking on the wings of the wind.
Circumcision » Illustrative of » Purity of heart
Therefore, circumcise your heart and stop being stubborn.
Then the LORD your God will circumcise both your hearts and those of your descendants so that you can love him with your heart and with your soul and therefore live.
Circumcision » Illustrative of » Readiness to hear and obey
To whom will I speak and give a warning so they'll listen? Look, their ears are closed, and they cannot hear. Look, this message from the LORD is contemptible to them; they don't delight in it.
Circumcision » Illustrative of » Purity of speech
Then Moses said right in front of the LORD, "Look, the Israelis didn't listen to me, so how will Pharaoh? I'm not a persuasive speaker."
Cities » Illustrative of » The apostacy
The fifth angel poured his bowl on the throne of the beast. Its kingdom was plunged into darkness. People gnawed on their tongues in anguish
Cities » Illustrative of » Church triumphant
I also saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband.
If anyone takes away any words from the book of this prophecy, God will take away his portion of the tree of life and the holy city that are described in this book.
Cities » Illustrative of » Visible church
I'll get up and go all around the city, throughout the streets, and in the squares. I'll seek the one I love. I sought him, but didn't find him. The watchmen who go all around the city found me. I asked, "Have you seen the one I love?"
Cities » Illustrative of » Riches
The rich hide within the fortress that is their wealth, but the poor are dismayed due to their poverty.
Cities » Illustrative of » Heavenly inheritance
Instead, they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, because he has prepared a city for them.
Cities » Illustrative of » Saints
"You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.
Cloud of glory » Illustrative of » The glory of Christ
Then I saw another powerful angel come down from heaven. He was dressed in a cloud, and there was a rainbow over his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like columns of fire.
Cloud of glory » Illustrative of » The protection of the church
Then the LORD will create over the entire site of Mount Zion including over those who assemble there a cloud by day
Creation » Illustrative of » Renewal of the earth
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be
Take notice! I'm about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things won't be remembered, nor will they come to mind.
But in keeping with his promise, we are looking forward to new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.
Creation » Illustrative of » New Birth
Therefore, if anyone is in the Messiah, he is a new creation. Old things have disappeared, and look! all things have become new!
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Leaving The Past BehindComfortingConversion, nature ofAccepting ChristAbundant LifeNew ThingsMetamorphosisFaultsAwesome GodAmbassadorsBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like ChristBorn Again, Results OfBeing Born AgainThe New Man In ChristBlessings, SpiritualBeginningGod, The CreatorTransformationNewnessParticipation, In ChristPast, TheAbiding In ChristResurrection, SpiritualSalvation, Nature Of
Sin, Avoidance OfUnion With Christ, Nature OfUnion With Christ, Significance OfCharacter Of SaintsNew Birth, Described AsFruits Of RighteousnessPassing AwayChanged HeartThe New CreationEternal SecurityThings Passing AwayNew LifeOld NatureChangeMeaning Of The Risen LifeAttitudeParticipation In Christ NatureCreationReconciliationThe PastpastchristrebirthNew
For we are God's masterpiece, created in the Messiah Jesus to perform good actions that God prepared long ago to be our way of life.
Verse Concepts
Creation » Illustrative of » Daily renewal of saints
God, create a pure heart in me, and renew a right attitude within me.
and to clothe yourselves with the new nature, which was created according to God's image in righteousness and true holiness.
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Creditors » Illustrative of » God's claim upon men
"That is why the kingdom from heaven may be compared to a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
Come to terms quickly with your opponent while you are on the way to court, or your opponent may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison.
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each one of you unless you forgive your brother from your hearts."
Creditors » Illustrative of » The demands of the law
Again, I insist that everyone who allows himself to be circumcised is obligated to obey the entire Law.
the Daily sacrifice » Illustrative of » Christ
The next day, John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
but with the precious blood of the Messiah, like that of a lamb without blemish or defect.
the Daily sacrifice » Illustrative of » Acceptable prayer
Let my prayer be like incense offered before you, and my uplifted hands like the evening sacrifice.
Darkness » Illustrative of » Heavy afflictions
or they'll look toward the earth, but they'll see only distress and darkness, the gloom that comes from anguish, and then they'll be thrown into total darkness."
Nevertheless, I haven't been silenced because of the darkness, even when thick darkness obscures my vision."
A light shines in the darkness for the upright, for the one who is gracious, compassionate, and just.
Furthermore, all his days he lives in darkness with great sorrow, anger, and affliction.
They will roar over it at that time, like the sea waves roar. If one surveys the land, watch out! There's darkness and distress; even the daylight is darkened by its clouds.
"So justice is far from us, and righteousness does not reach us. We wait for light, but look there is darkness; we wait for brightness, but we walk in deep darkness.
Darkness » Illustrative of » Greatness and unsearchableness of God
The darkness around him was his canopies amassed water was his overhanging clouds!
Thick clouds are all around him; righteousness and justice are his throne's foundation.
Then the people stood at a distance, and Moses approached the thick cloud where God was.
Darkness » Illustrative of » Ignorance and error
And the light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out.
You will help them understand and turn them from darkness to light and from Satan's control to God, so that their sins will be forgiven and they will receive a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
And this is the basis for judgment: The light has come into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light because their actions were evil.
Tell us! What are we to say to him? Can we prepare our case to face him when our faces are in darkness?
For look! Darkness will cover the earth and thick darkness is over the people, but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you.
Jesus replied to the crowd, "The light is among you only for a short time. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. The person who walks in the darkness is in the darkness and does not know where he is going.
Darkness » Illustrative of » The punishment of devils and wicked men
For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but threw them into the lowest hell and imprisoned them in chains of deepest darkness, holding them for judgment;
These men are dried-up springs, mere clouds driven by a storm. Gloomy darkness is reserved for them.
Then the king told his servants, "Tie his hands and feet, and throw him into the darkness outside!' In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth,
Darkness » Illustrative of » The power of satan
For our struggle is not against human opponents, but against rulers, authorities, cosmic powers in the darkness around us, and evil spiritual forces in the heavenly realm.
Verse Concepts
God has rescued us from the power of darkness and has brought us into the kingdom of the Son whom he loves,
Darkness » Illustrative of » A course of sin
and have nothing to do with the unfruitful actions that darkness produces. Instead, expose them for what they are.
and from those who abandon the right path to travel along the ways of darkness;
Darkness » Illustrative of » Secrecy
What I tell you in darkness you must speak in the daylight, and what is whispered in your ear you must shout from the housetops.
I didn't speak in secret, from somewhere in a land of darkness; I didn't say to Jacob's descendants, "Seek me in chaos.' I, the LORD, speak truth, declaring what is right.
Darkness » Illustrative of » The grave
He guards the steps of his faithful ones, while the wicked are made silent in darkness. He grants the request of the one who prays. He blesses the year of the righteous. Indeed it's not by strength that a person prevails.
before I go, never to return, leaving for the land of deep darkness and shadow. It's a gloomy land, like deepest darkness; where there's no order, and where even the brightness is like darkness.'"
Darkness » Illustrative of » Anything hateful
Let that day be dark; let God above not care about it; let no light shine over it. Let darkness and deep gloom reclaim it; let clouds settle down on it; let blackness in mid-day terrify it. Let darkness carry that night away; let it not take its place joyfully among the days of the year; let it not be entered into the calendar. read more.
"Yes, let that night be barren; let it not appear with its joyful shout. Let whoever curses days curse it those who are ready to awaken monsters. Let the stars of its evening twilight be dark; let it hope for light but let there be none; let it not see the breaking rays of the dawn.
"Yes, let that night be barren; let it not appear with its joyful shout. Let whoever curses days curse it those who are ready to awaken monsters. Let the stars of its evening twilight be dark; let it hope for light but let there be none; let it not see the breaking rays of the dawn.
Darkness » Illustrative of » Abstruse and deep subjects
Mankind limits the darkness as they search the deepest depths for ore in unfathomable darkness.
Days » Illustrative of » Spiritual light
But since we belong to the day, let's be sober. We must put on the breastplate of faith and love, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to darkness.
Days » Illustrative of » Time of judgment
the workmanship of each person will become evident, for the day of judgment will show what it is, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person's action.
It is a very small thing to me that I should be examined by you or by any human court. In fact, I don't even evaluate myself.
Days » Illustrative of » The path of the just
The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn that grows brighter until the full light of day.
The Dead » Illustrative of » Man's state by nature
So while we are still in this tent, we sigh under our burdens, because we do not want to put it off but to put it on, so that our dying bodies may be swallowed up by life.
You used to be dead because of your offenses and sins
even when we were dead because of our offenses, made us alive together with the Messiah (by grace you have been saved),
The Dead » Illustrative of » A state of deep affliction, &c
Let's grope along the wall like the blind; let us grope like those who have no eyes. We stumble at midday as if it were twilight, in desolate places like dead people.
For those who oppose me are pursuing my life, crushing me to the ground, making me sit in darkness like those who died long ago.
released to remain with the dead, lying in a grave like a corpse, remembered no longer, and cut off from your power.
The Dead » Illustrative of » Faith without works
But the self-indulgent widow is just as good as dead.
For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without actions is also dead.
The Dead » Illustrative of » Freedom from the power of sin
In the same way, you too must continuously consider yourselves dead as far as sin is concerned, but living for God through the Messiah Jesus.
Of course not! How can we who died as far as sin is concerned go on living in it?
Now if we have died with the Messiah, we believe that we will also live with him,
The Dead » Illustrative of » Impotence
But God came to Abimelech in a dream during the night and spoke to him, "Pay attention! You're about to die, because the woman you have taken is a man's wife!"
His faith did not weaken when he thought about his own body (which was already as good as dead now that he was about a hundred years old) or about Sarah's inability to have children,
The Dead » Illustrative of » Diviners, &c
"So when they advise you, "Ask the mediums your questions, and quiz the spiritists who chirp and mutter,' shouldn't a people instead be consulting their God and not the dead on behalf of those who are living
The Dead » Illustrative of » Freedom from the law
In the same way, my brothers, through the Messiah's body you also died as far as the Law is concerned, so that you may belong to another person, the one who was raised from the dead, and may bear fruit for God.
Deserts » Illustrative of » The world
Who is this coming up from the desert, leaning on her beloved? Under theapple tree I awakened you. There your mother had gone into labor with you; there she went into labor and gave birth to you.
What is this coming up from the desert like columns of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and incense from all the fragrant powders of the merchant?
Deserts » Illustrative of » Barrenness
He shouted at the Reed Sea and it dried up; and led them through the sea as though through a desert.
He turns a desert into a pool of water, dry land into springs of water.
Deserts » Illustrative of » Desolation by armies
Many shepherds will destroy my vineyard. They'll trample down my portion. They'll turn my pleasant portion into a desolate desert. They'll make it into a desolate place, and, desolate, it will cry out in mourning to me. The whole land will be desolate because no one takes it to heart. On all the barren heights in the desert destroyers will come. Indeed, a sword of the LORD will devour from one end of the land to the other. There will be no peace for any person. read more.
They have sown wheat, but they have harvested thorns. They have tired themselves out, but they don't show a profit. Now be disappointed about your harvest because of the fierce anger of the LORD.
They have sown wheat, but they have harvested thorns. They have tired themselves out, but they don't show a profit. Now be disappointed about your harvest because of the fierce anger of the LORD.
your mother will be greatly devastated, she who gave birth to you will be ashamed. She will become the least of the nations, a wilderness, a dry land, and a desert.
Deserts » Illustrative of » The gentiles
I'll put cedar trees in the wilderness, along with acacia, myrtle, and olive trees. I'll plant cypresses in the desert box trees, and pine trees together
"The desert and the dry land will rejoice; the desert will celebrate and blossom. Like crocuses,
Deserts » Illustrative of » What affords no support
"You, generation, pay attention to this message from the LORD! Am I the desert to Israel, or a land of gloom? Why do my people say, "We're free to roam? We won't come to you anymore.'
Deserts » Illustrative of » Those deprived of all blessings
Otherwise, I'll strip her naked as she was on the day she was born make her like a wilderness, turn her into a parched land, and cause her to die of thirst.
Dreams » Illustrative of » Prosperity of sinners
The wicked triumph only briefly; the joy of the godless is momentary. Though he grow as tall as the sky, or though his head touches the clouds, he'll perish forever, like his own excrement; those who saw him will ask, "Where is he?' read more.
He'll vanish like a dream, and no one will find him; he will be chased away like a night vision."
He'll vanish like a dream, and no one will find him; he will be chased away like a night vision."
How desolate they quickly become, completely destroyed by calamities. Like a dream when one awakens, Lord, you will despise their image when you arise.
Dreams » Illustrative of » Enemies of the church
Then the hordes of all the nations that fight against Aruel, all that attack her and her fortification and besiege her, will become like a dream, with its visions in the night as when a hungry man dreams he eats, but wakes up still hungry; or when a thirsty man dreams he drinks, but wakes up faint, with his thirst unquenched. So will it be with the hordes of all the nations that fight against Mount Zion.
Dreams » Illustrative of » Impure imaginations
In a similar way, these dreamers also defile their flesh, reject the Lord's authority, and slander his glorious beings.
Earthquakes » Illustrative of » The judgments of God
The angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and threw it on the earth. Then there were peals of thunder, noises, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake.
The earth is utterly shattered, the earth is split apart, the earth is violently shaken.
you will be visited by the LORD of the Heavenly Armies with thunder, an earthquake, and great noise, with a windstorm, a tempest, and flames from a devouring fire.
I looked at the mountains; they were quaking, and all the hills moved back and forth.
Earthquakes » Illustrative of » The overthrow of kingdoms
"For this is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "Once more, in a little while, I will make the heavens, the earth, the sea, and the dry land to shake.
I will overthrow royal thrones. I will annihilate the strength of national governments. I will overthrow chariots along with those who drive them. Both horses and their riders will fall, each one by means of his comrade's weapon.
Famine » Illustrative of » Destruction of idols
The LORD will incite them to terror, because he will cause all the gods of the earth to waste away. They will worship him, every person in his own home, including even the coastlands of the nations."
Famine » Illustrative of » A dearth of the means of grace
"Look! The days are coming," declares the Lord GOD, "when I will send a famine throughout the land not a famine of food or a thirst for water but rather a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. People will stagger from sea to sea, from north to east. They will run back and forth, searching for a message from the LORD, but they won't find it.
Fire » Illustrative of » Judgments
"The fugitives will stand without strength in the shadow of Heshbon, for fire will go out from Heshbon and a flame from the middle of Sihon. It will devour the forehead of Moab and the heads of the rebellious people.
He sent fire from on high, making it penetrate my bones. He stretched out a net at my feet, forcing me to turn back. He made me desolate; I'm fainting all day long.
"I'm also going to incinerate Magog, along with those who are settled down and at home in the islands. That's when they'll learn that I am the LORD.
Fire » Illustrative of » God's vengeance
For "our God is an all-consuming fire."
Indeed, the LORD your God is a consuming fire. He is a jealous God."
Fire » Illustrative of » The word of God
"My message is like fire or like a hammer that shatters rock, is it not?" declares the LORD.
Therefore, this is what the LORD God of the Heavenly Armies says: "Because you people have said this, my words in your mouth will become a fire and these people the wood. The fire will destroy them.
Fire » Illustrative of » God's protection
I myself will be an encircling rampart of fire,' declares the LORD, "and I will be the glory in her midst.'
It was so continuously there was a cloud covering by day, and a fire cloud appeared at night.
Fire » Illustrative of » God's enemies
"The house of Jacob will be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, but the house of Esau will be kindling. Then Jacob and Joseph will burn and consume Esau, and no survivor will remain from the house of Esau." Indeed, the Lord has spoken it.
"The light of Israel will become a fire, and its Holy One a flame, and it will burn and consume Assyria's thorns and briers in a single day.
Fire » Illustrative of » Zeal of saints
My heart within me became incensed; as I thought about it, the fire burned. Then I spoke out:
Fire » Illustrative of » Christ as judge
But who will survive the day when he comes? Or who can stand when he appears? Because he's like a refiner's fire and a launderer's soap,
"The light of Israel will become a fire, and its Holy One a flame, and it will burn and consume Assyria's thorns and briers in a single day.
Fire » Illustrative of » The tongue
A worthless person concocts evil gossip his lips are like a burning fire.
The tongue is a fire, a world of evil. Placed among the parts of our bodies, the tongue contaminates the whole body and sets on fire the course of life, and is itself set on fire by hell.
Fire » Illustrative of » Zeal of angels
He makes the winds his messengers, blazing fires his servants.
Now about the angels he says, "He makes his angels winds, and his servants flames of fire."
Fire » Illustrative of » The holy spirit
when the LORD will have washed away the filth of the women of Zion, cleaning up Jerusalem's guilt by a spirit of judgment and a spirit of tempest.
They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated, and one rested on each of them.
Fire » Illustrative of » Lust
Can a man scoop fire into his bosom without burning his clothes? Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet?
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
"I've come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already ablaze! I have a baptism to be baptized with, and what stress I am under until it's completed! Do you think that I came to bring peace on earth? Not at all, I tell you, but rather division! read more.
From now on, five people in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. They will be divided father against son, son against father, mother against daughter, daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law."
From now on, five people in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. They will be divided father against son, son against father, mother against daughter, daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law."
Fire » Illustrative of » The church destroying her enemies
"The house of Jacob will be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, but the house of Esau will be kindling. Then Jacob and Joseph will burn and consume Esau, and no survivor will remain from the house of Esau." Indeed, the Lord has spoken it.
Fire » Illustrative of » The hope of hypocrites
Look! All those who light a fire, who surround yourselves with flaming torches walk by the light of your fire, and by the torches that you have set ablaze! This is what you will receive from my hand: you will lie down in torment.
Fire » Illustrative of » Wickedness
"For wickedness has burned like a blaze that consumes briers and thorns; it sets thickets of the forest on fire, and skyward they swirl in a column of smoke.
Fire » Illustrative of » The self-righteous
who say, "Keep to yourself!' "Don't touch me!' and "I am too holy for you!' "Such people are smoke in my nostrils, a fire that keeps burning all day long.
Fire » Illustrative of » Affliction
When you pass through the waters, I'll be with you; and through the rivers, they won't sweep over you. when you walk through fire you won't be scorched, and the flame won't set you ablaze.
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of Christ
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that the Son might be the firstborn among many brothers.
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Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In Christ
DestinyOrderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's Heart
He is also the head of the body, which is the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he himself might have first place in everything.
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of the church
to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to a judge who is the God of all, to the spirits of righteous people who have been made perfect,
First fruits » Illustrative of » Resurrection of Christ
But at this moment the Messiah stands risen from the dead, the first one offered in the harvest of those who have died.
However, this will happen to each person in the proper order: first the Messiah, then those who belong to the Messiah when he comes.
First fruits » Illustrative of » Church of Christ
They have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins, and they follow the lamb wherever he goes. They have been redeemed from among humanity as the first fruits for God and the lamb.
In accordance with his will he made us his children by the word of truth, so that we might become the most important of his creatures.
First fruits » Illustrative of » Early jewish church
Israel was consecrated to the LORD, she was the first fruits of his produce. All who devoured her became guilty and disaster came on them," declares the LORD.'"
First fruits » Illustrative of » First converts in any place
Greet also the church in their house. Greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who was the first convert to the Messiah in Asia.
Flowers » Illustrative of » Shortness of man's life
He springs up like a flower and then withers. Like a shadow, he disappears and doesn't last.
A person's life is like grass it blossoms like wild flowers,
Flowers » Illustrative of » The graces of Christ
His cheeks are like beds of spices, like towers of perfume. His lips are lilies, dripping with liquid myrrh.
Flowers » Illustrative of » Rich men
and a rich person in his having been humbled, because he will fade away like a wild flower. For the sun comes up with its scorching heat and dries up the grass. The flower in it drops off, and its beauty is gone. That is how the rich person will fade away in his pursuits.
Flowers » Illustrative of » Glory of man
For "All human life is like grass, and all its glory is like a flower in the grass. The grass dries up and the flower drops off,
Flowers » Illustrative of » Kingdom of israel
How terrible it will be for that arrogant garland the drunks of Ephraim! How terrible it will be for that fading flower of his glorious beauty, which sits on the heads of people bloated with food, of people overcome with wine!
Fortresses » Illustrative of » God's protection
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my stronghold in whom I take refuge, my shield, the glory of my salvation, and my high tower."
LORD, my strength and my stronghold, my refuge in a time of difficulty, to you the nations will come, and from the ends of the earth they'll say, "Surely our ancestors inherited deception, things that are worthless, and in which there is no profit."
Fortresses » Illustrative of » Protection afforded to ministers
"I've made you an assayer of my people, as well as a fortress. You know how to test their way."
Fortresses » Illustrative of » Christ, the defence of saints
this is the one who will live on the heights; his refuge will be a mountain fortress. His food will be supplied, and his water will be guaranteed.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Christ
therefore this is what the LORD God says: "Look! I am laying a foundation stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation: Whoever believes firmly will not act hastily.
After all, no one can lay any other foundation than the one that is already laid, and that is Jesus the Messiah.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Doctrines of the apostles, &c
having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, the Messiah Jesus himself being the cornerstone.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Decrees and purposes of God
However, God's solid foundation still stands. It has this inscription on it: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."
Foundation » Illustrative of » The righteous
When the storm ends, the wicked vanish, but the righteous person is forever firm.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Security of saints' inheritance
because he was waiting for the city with permanent foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
Foundation » Illustrative of » First principles of the gospel
Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about the Messiah, let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead actions, faith toward God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Hope of saints
God's foundation is in the holy mountains.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Magistrates
They neither know nor understand; they walk about in the dark while all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
Foxes » Illustrative of » Enemies of the church
Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that destroy the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom."
Foxes » Illustrative of » False prophets
Foxes » Illustrative of » Cunning and deceitful persons
He told them, "Go and tell that fox, "Listen! I am driving out demons and healing today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will finish my work.
Girdles » Illustrative of » Strength
and I'll clothe him with your robe and fasten your sash around him. I'll transfer your authority to him, and he'll be a father to those who live in Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.
You clothed me with strength for war; you will subdue under me those who rise up against me.
Girdles » Illustrative of » Truth
Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
Girdles » Illustrative of » Righteousness of Christ
Righteousness will be the sash around his loins, and faithfulness the belt around his waist."
Girdles » Illustrative of » Faithfulness of Christ
Righteousness will be the sash around his loins, and faithfulness the belt around his waist."
Girdles » Illustrative of » Gladness
You have turned my mourning into dancing; you took off my sackcloth and clothed me with a garment of joy,
Gold » Illustrative of » True converts
Whether a person builds on this foundation with gold, silver, expensive stones, wood, hay, or straw,
Gold » Illustrative of » The doctrines of grace
Therefore, I advise you to buy from me gold purified in fire so you may be rich, white clothes to wear so your shameful nakedness won't show, and ointment to put on your eyes so you may see.
Gold » Illustrative of » Babylonish empire
so that wherever people, wild animals, or birds of the sky live, he has placed them under your control, giving you dominion over them all you're that head of gold.
Gold » Illustrative of » Tried faith
so that your genuine faith, which is more valuable than gold that perishes when tested by fire, may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed.
Gold » Illustrative of » Saints after affliction
Because he knows the road on which I travel, when he had tested me, I'll come out like gold.
Honey » Illustrative of » The word of God
How pleasing is what you have to say to me tasting better than honey.
They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
Honey » Illustrative of » Holy speech of saints
Your lips drip honey, my bride; milk and honey are under your tongue. The scent of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.
Honey » Illustrative of » Wisdom
My son, eat honey, because it's good for you; indeed, drippings from the honeycomb are sweet to your taste; Keep in mind that wisdom is like that for your soul; if you find it, there will be a future for you, and what you hope for won't be cut short.
Honey » Illustrative of » Pleasant words
Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb sweet to the soul and healing for the body.
Honey » Illustrative of » Lips of a strange woman
Horses » Illustrative of » Beauty of the church
"Against the shepherds my anger rises I am punishing the leaders also, because the LORD of the Heavenly Armies has visited his flock, the house of Judah, appointing them as his royal war horse for battle.
Incense » Illustrative of » Prayer
When the lamb had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders bowed down in front of him. Each held a harp and a gold bowl full of incense, the prayers of the saints.
Let my prayer be like incense offered before you, and my uplifted hands like the evening sacrifice.
Even so, from where the sun rises to where it sets my name will be great among the Gentiles. Incense will be brought to me everywhere, along with pure offerings, because my name will be great among the Gentiles," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.
Incense » Illustrative of » The merits of Christ
Another angel came with a gold censer and stood at the altar. He was given a large quantity of incense to offer on the gold altar before the throne, along with the prayers of all the saints. The smoke from the incense and the prayers of the saints went up from the angel's hand to God.
Laver of brass » Illustrative of » Christ the fountain for sin
and from Jesus the Messiah, the witness, the faithful one, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood
Laver of brass » Illustrative of » Regeneration
"Twas not for deeds that we had done, but by his steadfast love alone, he saved us through a second birth, renewed us by the Spirit's work,
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God, Grace OfHoly Spirit, Activities OfAbundance, SpiritualNew Birth, Described AsNew Birth, The Means OfGod's MercyThe Outpouring Of The Holy Spirit,Cleansing The BodyThe Divinity Of The Holy SpiritBeing Cleansed From SinRenewedGod Saves From TroubleGod Showed MercyWorks Of The LawRighteousnessRenewalrebirthgraciousness
so that he might make it holy by cleansing it, washing it with water and the word,
Leaven » Illustrative of » Doctrines of pharisees, &c
Then they understood that he did not say to beware of the yeast used in bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Jesus told them, "Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees!"
Leaven » Illustrative of » The rapid spread of the gospel
He told them another parable: "The kingdom from heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened."
It's like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened."
Leaven » Illustrative of » UnGodly professors
Your boasting is not good. You know that a little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough, don't you? Get rid of the old yeast so that you may be a new batch of dough, since you are to be free from yeast. For the Messiah, our Passover, has been sacrificed.
Leaven » Illustrative of » Malice and wickedness
So let's keep celebrating the festival, neither with old yeast nor with yeast that is evil and wicked, but with yeast-free bread that is both sincere and true.
Leaven » Illustrative of » False teachers
Such influence does not come from the one who calls you. A little yeast spreads through the whole batch of dough.
Leviathan » Illustrative of » Powerful and cruel kings
At that time, with his fierce, mighty, and powerful sword, the LORD will punish the gliding serpent Leviathan the coiling serpent Leviathan and he will kill the dragon that's in the sea.
Leviathan » Illustrative of » Power and severity of God
No one is fierce enough to dare to arouse him. "Who, then, can stand in my presence and face me?
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
I've come into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me won't remain in the darkness.
Later on, Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
a light that will reveal salvation to unbelievers and bring glory to your people Israel."
Light » Illustrative of » The word of God
Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway.
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
so that you may be blameless and innocent, God's children without any faults among a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world
For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light,
The master praised the dishonest servant manager for being so clever, because worldly people are more clever than enlightened people in dealing with their own.
Light » Illustrative of » Gospel
In their case, the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe to keep them from seeing the light of the glorious gospel of the Messiah, who is the image of God.
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Spiritual Warfare, Enemies InUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfUnbelieversCultsCharacter Of WickedNames And Titles For SatanUnbelief, Sourced InChrist, Names ForControlling Your ThoughtsSatan, Power OfShiningPrincehood Of SatanThe Light Of ChristBlindingChrist's Own GloryOther BlindingGlory of ChristSpiritual DarknessAgeSatan As The Prince Of This World
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people to be his very own and to proclaim the wonderful deeds of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
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The Call Of GodHeaven, Worshiping GodNames And Titles For The ChristianSpiritual Blindness, Removal OfCalling, Of ChristiansOld Testament People As TypesFrom Darkness To LightComing Out Of DarknessFew PriestsA Holy NationA Kingdom Of PriestsRoyal PriesthoodShowing Forth His PraiseElectLightUnconditional LoveRaceExcellenceroyaltypriestsLight As A Symbol Of Salvation
Light » Illustrative of » Wise rulers
But Zeruiah's son Abishai came to David's aid, attacked the Philistine, and killed him. After this, David's army told him, "You're not going out anymore with us to battle, so Israel's beacon won't be extinguished!"
He is like dawn's first light, like bright sun blazing on a cloudless morning, glistening on grassland that flourishes after a rain shower.
Light » Illustrative of » Future glory of saints
Light shines on the righteous; gladness on the morally upright.
and might thank the Father, who has enabled us to share in the saints' inheritance in the light.
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of God
He alone has endless life and lives in inaccessible light. No one has ever seen him, nor can anyone see him. Honor and eternal power belong to him! Amen.
you are wrapped in light like a garment, stretching out the sky like a curtain.
Light » Illustrative of » Whatever makes manifest
But everything that is exposed to the light becomes visible,
But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may become evident that his actions have God's approval."
Light » Illustrative of » Ministers
"You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.
That man John was a lamp that burns and brightly shines, and for a while you were willing to rejoice in his light.
Light » Illustrative of » Guidance of God
The LORD is my light and my salvation whom will I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?
For with you is a fountain of life, and in your light we will see light.
Light » Illustrative of » Favor of God
Many are asking, "Who will help us to see better days?" LORD, may the light of your favor shine upon us.
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of Christ
As Saul traveled along and was approaching Damascus, a light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.
On the road at noon, O King, I saw a light from heaven that was brighter than the sun. It flashed around me and those who were traveling with me.
Light » Illustrative of » The glory of the church
"Arise, shine! For your light has come; the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For look! Darkness will cover the earth and thick darkness is over the people, but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings before your dawn.
Light » Illustrative of » The path of the just
The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn that grows brighter until the full light of day.
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of Christ
His appearance was changed in front of them, his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
Light » Illustrative of » Wisdom of God
He reveals what is profoundly mysterious and knows what is in the darkness; with him dwells light.
Light » Illustrative of » The soul of man
"Indeed, the light of the wicked is extinguished; the flame from his fire doesn't shine. Light in his tent is dark, and his lamp goes out above him.
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of God
This is the message that we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness none at all!
Manna » Illustrative of » Blessedness given to saints
"Let everyone listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone. On the white stone is written a new name that no one knows except the person who receives it.'"
Manna » Illustrative of » Christ
Jesus told them, "Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. The bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." Then they told him, "Sir, give us this bread all the time." read more.
Jesus told them, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never become hungry, and whoever believes in me will never become thirsty.
Jesus told them, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never become hungry, and whoever believes in me will never become thirsty.
Marriage » Illustrative of » God's union with the jewish nation
"Return, unfaithful people," declares the LORD, "for I am your husband. I'll take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I'll bring you to Zion.
For your Maker is your husband; the LORD of the Heavenly Armies is his name, and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of the whole earth.
I will make you my wife forever I will make you my wife in a way that is righteous, in a manner that is just, by a love that is gracious, and by a motive that is mercy. I will make you my wife because of my faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.
Marriage » Illustrative of » Christ's union with his church
This is a great secret, but I am talking about the Messiah and the church.
For the husband is the head of his wife as the Messiah is the head of the church. It is he who is the Savior of the body. Indeed, just as the church is submissive to the Messiah, so wives must be submissive to their husbands in everything.
Mercy-seat » Illustrative of » Christ
whom God offered as a place where atonement by the Messiah's blood would occur through faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because he had waited patiently to deal with sins committed in the past.
Verse Concepts
AtonementAtonement, in NTExpiationBlood, of Jesus ChristAtonement, ForeordainedAtonement, Remission Of Sins ByBlood Of SacrificesRemission Of SinPunishment, DelayedMoses, Significance OfPaul, Teaching OfRedemption, In NtSin, Deliverance From GodSin, God's Remedy ForTypesLongsuffering Of GodTypes Of ChristForeordained Plans
Mercy-seat » Illustrative of » The throne of grace
So let us keep on coming boldly to the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Verse Concepts
Adoption, Results Ofevil, believers' responses toBeing ConfidentAccess To God, The Characteristics OfDependenceAssurance, nature ofBoldness, Comes FromGrace, And Christian LifeGrace, And SalvationMercy, Response To God'sPrayer, As A Response To GodPrayer, As Asking GodSalvation, Nature OfSpiritual Warfare, ArmourOvercoming DiscouragementGod, Grace OfSaints, Communion With GodPrayer, Offered With
Milk » Illustrative of » First principles of God's word
I gave you milk to drink, not solid food, because you weren't ready for it. And you're still not ready!
In fact, though by now you should be teachers, you still need someone to teach you the basic truths of God's word. You have become people who need milk instead of solid food.
Like newborn babies, thirst for the pure milk of the word so that by it you may grow in your salvation.
Milk » Illustrative of » Blessings of the gospel
"Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters! Also, you that have no money, come, buy, and eat! Come! Buy wine and milk without money and without price.
It will come about at that time that the mountains will drip with newly pressed wine, the hills will flow with milk, and the streams of Judah will flow abundantly. A fountain will spring from the Temple of the LORD, to water the Valley of the Acacias.
Milk » Illustrative of » Godly and edifying discourses
Your lips drip honey, my bride; milk and honey are under your tongue. The scent of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.
Milk » Illustrative of » Doctrines of the gospel
I've come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I've gathered my myrrh with my spices. I've eaten my honeycomb with my honey. I've drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, friends! Drink and become drunk with love.
Milk » Illustrative of » Temporal blessings
Milk » Illustrative of » Wealth of the gentiles
You'll suck the milk of nations, You'll suck the breasts of kings. Then you will realize that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Saints
Therefore, "Get away from them and separate yourselves from them," declares the Lord, "and don't touch anything unclean. Then I will welcome you.
A religion that is pure and stainless according to God the Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows who are suffering, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of PossessionsAcceptance, divineAbsent FathersExploitationsCompassion, Examples OfCommitment, to the worldethics, socialethics, incentives towardsBlamelessness, In Christian LivingdiscouragementAcceptance, Of WorshipBereaved, Care ForSocial JusticeHoliness, Worldly SeparationHonorOrphansRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanPoverty, Attitudes Towards
Purity, Moral And SpiritualReligionSensitivityShepherds, As Church LeaderSociety, Positive Aspects OfWidowsTrue ReligionAfflicted, Duty To ThemLove To Others Shown InWidows, Should BeCares Of This WorldFaultlessnessCaring For OthersVisiting Of The SickActive LifestylesAge DiscriminationPeople Helping OrphansThe FatherGod Caring For Orphans
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Christ
We need such a high priest one who is holy, innocent, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.
Night » Illustrative of » Seasons of severe calamities
Seek the one who fashions the Pleiades and Orion, who turns the deep darkness into morning, who darkens day into night, who calls out to the waters of the sea, pouring them out onto the surface of the earth the LORD is his name.
The watchman replies: "Morning is coming, but also the night. If you want to ask, then ask; come back again.'"
Night » Illustrative of » Seasons of spiritual desertion
Night after night on my bed, I sought the one I love; I sought him, but didn't find him.
Night » Illustrative of » Spiritual darkness
The night is almost over, and the day is near. Let's therefore put aside the actions of darkness and put on the armor of light.
Night » Illustrative of » death
I must do the work of the one who sent me while it is day. Night is approaching, when no one can work.
Offerings » Illustrative of » Christ's offering of himself
Live lovingly, just as the Messiah also loved us and gave himself for us as an offering and sacrifice, a fragrant aroma to God.
Offerings » Illustrative of » The conversion of the jews
They will bring all yes, all! of your kindred from all the nations to my holy mountain Jerusalem as an offering to the LORD on horses, in chariots, in wagons, and on mules yes, even on mules! and on camels," says the LORD, "just as the Israelis bring a grain offering in a clean vessel to the LORD's house.
Offerings » Illustrative of » The conversion of the gentiles
to be a minister of the Messiah Jesus to the gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering brought by gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
Oil » Illustrative of » The unction of the holy spirit
You love justice and hate wickedness. That is why God, even your God, has anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness.
I also asked him a second question: "What are these two olive branches on either side of the two golden feeder channels that carry the golden oil to the seven lights?"
Oil » Illustrative of » The consolation of the gospel
to provide for those who grieve in Zion to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, a mantle of praise instead of a spirit of despair." "Then people will call them "Oaks of Righteousness", "The Planting of the LORD", in order to display his splendor.
Oil » Illustrative of » Kind reproof
Let one who is righteous strike me; It is an act of gracious love. Let him rebuke me, because it is oil for my head; do not let my head refuse it. My prayers continuously will be against their wicked activities.
Palaces » Illustrative of » The splendor of the church
If she's a wall, on her we will build a battlement of silver. If she's a door, we will enclose her with planks of cedar.
Palaces » Illustrative of » The Godly children of saints
May our sons in their youth be like full-grown plants, and our daughters like pillars destined to decorate a palace.
Palaces » Illustrative of » The place of satan's dominion
"When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own mansion, his property is safe.
Palm trees » Illustrative of » The church
Your stature is like a palm tree, and your breasts are like clusters of fruit. I told myself, "I'll go up the palm tree, and take hold of its fruit. May your breasts be like clusters of the vine, and the smell of your breath like apples.
Palm trees » Illustrative of » The upright appearance of idols
Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field. They can't speak! They must always be carried because they can't walk! Don't be afraid of them because they can do no harm, nor can they do any good."
Palm trees » Illustrative of » The righteous
The righteous will flourish like palm trees; they will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
Pillars » Illustrative of » Stability of Christ
Then I saw another powerful angel come down from heaven. He was dressed in a cloud, and there was a rainbow over his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like columns of fire.
His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, choice like its cedars.
Pillars » Illustrative of » Ministers
"As for me, today I'm making you a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a bronze wall against the whole land against the kings of Judah, against its princes, against its priests, and against the people of the land.
So when James, Cephas, and John (who were reputed to be leaders) recognized the grace that had been given me, they gave Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship, agreeing that we should go to the gentiles and they to the circumcised.
Pillars » Illustrative of » Stability of the earth
He raises the poor up from the dust, he lifts up the needy from the trash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. Indeed the pillars of the earth belong to the LORD, and he has set the world on them.
While the earth and all its inhabitants melt away, it is I who keep its pillars firm." Interlude
Pillars » Illustrative of » Saints who overcome in Christ
I will make the one who conquers to become a pillar in the sanctuary of my God, and he will never go out of it again. I will write on him the name of my God, the name of the city of my God (the new Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God), and my own new name.
Pillars » Illustrative of » The church
in case I am delayed, so that you may know how to behave in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
Pillars » Illustrative of » Stability of the heavens
Plagues » Illustrative of » God's judgments upon the apostacy
Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her, my people, so that you don't participate in her sins and also suffer from her diseases.
For this reason, her diseases that result in death, misery, and famine will come in a single day. She will be burned up in a fire, because powerful is the Lord God who judges her."
Plagues » Illustrative of » The diseased state of man's heart
whatever prayer or request is made, no matter whether it's made by a single man or by all of your people Israel, each praying out of his own hurting heart and anguish and stretching out his hands toward this Temple,
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Seductive splendor and false glory of the apostacy
"How terrible, how terrible it is for the great city that was clothed in fine linen, purple, and scarlet and was adorned with gold, gems, and pearls,
The woman wore purple and scarlet clothes and was adorned with gold, gems, and pearls. In her hand she was holding a gold cup filled with detestable things and the impurities of her immorality.
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Saints
"They'll be mine," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "in the day when I prepare my treasured possession. I'll spare them, just as a man spares his own son who serves him.
Whether a person builds on this foundation with gold, silver, expensive stones, wood, hay, or straw,
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Preciousness of Christ
This is why it says in Scripture: "Look! I am laying a chosen, precious cornerstone in Zion. The one who believes in him will never be ashamed."
therefore this is what the LORD God says: "Look! I am laying a foundation stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation: Whoever believes firmly will not act hastily.
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Stability of heavenly jerusalem
The foundations of the city wall were decorated with all kinds of gems: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Glory of heavenly jerusalem
The glory of God was its radiance, and its light was like a valuable gem, like jasper, as clear as crystal.
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Worldly glory of nations
You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared! "You were the anointed cherub; having been set in place on the holy mountain of God, you walked in the midst of fiery stones. You were blameless in your behavior from the day you were created until wickedness was discovered in you. read more.
Since your vast business dealings filled you with violent intent from top to bottom, you sinned, so I cast you away as defiled from the mountain of God. I destroyed you, you guardian cherub, from the midst of the fiery stones.
Since your vast business dealings filled you with violent intent from top to bottom, you sinned, so I cast you away as defiled from the mountain of God. I destroyed you, you guardian cherub, from the midst of the fiery stones.
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Beauty and stability of the church
"O afflicted one, passed back and forth, and not comforted, Look! I am about to set your stones in antimony, and lay your foundations with sapphires. And I'll make your battlements of rubies, and your gates of jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.
priests » Illustrative of » Saints
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people to be his very own and to proclaim the wonderful deeds of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Verse Concepts
CherishingDarkness, Deliverance FromAccess To God, In Old TestamentPraiseenlightenmentThe Church As The ElectChoicesBeing ChosenGod, Will OfWhat Heaven Will Be LikeHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InLight, SpiritualHeaven, Redeemed CommunityMission, Of IsraelPeople Of God, In NtPraise, Reasons ForPriesthood, In NtGod PossessingSpeech, Positive Aspects OfWitnessing, Importance OfWorship, Reasons For
The Call Of GodHeaven, Worshiping GodNames And Titles For The ChristianSpiritual Blindness, Removal OfCalling, Of ChristiansOld Testament People As TypesFrom Darkness To LightComing Out Of DarknessFew PriestsA Holy NationA Kingdom Of PriestsRoyal PriesthoodShowing Forth His PraiseElectLightUnconditional LoveRaceExcellenceroyaltypriestsLight As A Symbol Of Salvation
but you are to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation to me.' These are the words you are to declare to the Israelis."
priests » Illustrative of » Christ
Day after day every priest stands and repeatedly offers the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, "he sat down at the right hand of God."
Prisons » Illustrative of » Bondage to sin and satan
"The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed and to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives, and release from darkness for the prisoners;
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Through Jesus ChristBrokennessBrokenheartedBreath Of GodAnointing, Of ChristAnointing With OilBlindness, HealingsdiscouragementGospel, Descriptions OfPoverty, Remedies ForPower, HumanPoverty, SpiritualPrisonersRescueSuffering, Encouragements InSymbolsAfflictions, Consolation DuringHoly Spirit, Types OfProphecies Concerning ChristNames And Titles For The Holy SpiritBindingCaptivity, Metaphorically
The Spirit Of GodThe Anointed OneMessianic PropheciesSpirit Of ChristGood TidingsThe Spirit Of The LordThe Holy Spirit Described As OilThe Sealing Of The Holy SpiritGod's Help In DiscouragementGood NewsGod Freeing CaptivesGod Healing SorrowChristian LibertyGod's Healing LoveFreedomHealing A Broken HeartHealing And ComfortRecoveryA Broken HeartBroken Heartsheartbroken
to open blind eyes and to bring out those who are bound from their cells, and those sitting in darkness from prison.
saying to captives, "Come out!' and to those who are in darkness, "Be free!' "They will feed on all the mountains, and their pasture will be on all the barren hills.
Prisons » Illustrative of » Hell
When the thousand years are over, Satan will be freed from his prison.
Prisons » Illustrative of » Deep afflictions
Break me out of this prison, so I can give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will deal generously with me. A Davidic Song
Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Regeneration
But if we keep living in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
so that he might make it holy by cleansing it, washing it with water and the word,
Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Purification by the blood of Christ
This illustration for today indicates that the gifts and sacrifices being offered could not clear the conscience of a worshiper, since they deal only with food, drink, and various washings, which are required for the body until the time when things would be set right. But when the Messiah came as a high priest of the good things that have come, he went through the greater and more perfect tent that was not made by human hands and that is not a part of this creation. read more.
Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with his own blood he went into the Most Holy Place once for all and secured our eternal redemption.
Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with his own blood he went into the Most Holy Place once for all and secured our eternal redemption.
Reaping » Illustrative of » Receiving the reward of wickedness
It's been my experience that those who plow the soil of iniquity and those who sow the seed of trouble will reap their harvest!
"Because they sow the wind, they will reap the wind storm. The plant has no stalk and its bud yields no grain. Even if there's a harvest, foreigners will gobble it up.
Whoever sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the anger he uses for a weapon will be destroyed.
The person who sows through human means will harvest decay from human means, but the person who sows in the Spirit will harvest eternal life from the Spirit.
Reaping » Illustrative of » The final judgment
Let both grow together until the harvest, and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, "Gather the weeds first and tie them in bundles for burning, but bring the wheat into my barn."'"
The enemy who sowed them is the Devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels. Just as weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so it will be at end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather from his kingdom everything that causes others to sin and those who practice lawlessness read more.
and they will throw them into a blazing furnace. In that place there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Let the person who has ears listen!"
and they will throw them into a blazing furnace. In that place there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Let the person who has ears listen!"
Reaping » Illustrative of » Receiving the reward of righteousness
Sow in righteousness in your own interest, reap in gracious love, break up your own unprepared ground; It is now time to inquire of the LORD, until he comes to pour out righteousness for you.
The person who sows through human means will harvest decay from human means, but the person who sows in the Spirit will harvest eternal life from the Spirit. Let's not get tired of doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Reaping » Illustrative of » The judgments of God on the antiChristian world
Then I looked, and there was a white cloud! On the cloud sat someone who was like the Son of Man, with a gold victor's crown on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand. Another angel came out of the Temple, crying out in a loud voice to the one who sat on the cloud, "Swing your sickle, and gather the harvest, for the hour has come to gather it, because the harvest of the earth is fully ripe." The one who sat on the cloud swung his sickle across the earth, and the earth was harvested.
Reaping » Illustrative of » Ministers receiving temporal provision for spiritual labors
If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much if we reap material benefits from you?
Reaping » Illustrative of » Gathering in souls to God
I have sent you to harvest what you have not worked for. Others have worked, and you have adopted their work as your own."
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as salvation of his people
Jacob dined until satisfied; Jeshurun grew fat and kicked. He grew fat, coarse, and gross, so that he abandoned the God who made him and spurned the Rock that was his salvation.
Come! Let us sing joyfully to the LORD! Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation.
He will announce to me "You are my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.'
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as a stumbling-stone to the wicked
As it is written, "Look! I am placing a stone in Zion over which people will stumble a large rock that will make them fall and the one who believes in him will never be ashamed."
Then he will be a sanctuary, but for both houses of Israel he'll also be a stone with which someone strikes himself, a rock one stumbles over, a trap and a snare to those who live in Jerusalem.
a stone they stumble over and a rock they trip on." They keep on stumbling because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as the strength of his people
For you have forgotten the God of your salvation and have not remembered the Rock that is your strength. Therefore even though you plant delightful plants, sowing them with imported vine-seedlings,
He said: "I love you, Lord, my strength.
I rely on God who is my deliverance and my glory; he is my strong rock, and my refuge is in God.
Rocks » Illustrative of » Whatever we trust in
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as foundation of his church
This is why it says in Scripture: "Look! I am laying a chosen, precious cornerstone in Zion. The one who believes in him will never be ashamed."
I tell you that you are Peter, and it is on this rock that I will build my congregation, and the powers of hell will not conquer it.
Rocks » Illustrative of » A place of safety
For he will conceal me in his shelter on the day of evil; He will hide me in a secluded chamber within his tent; He will place me on a high rock.
He plucked me out of a pit of confusion, even out of the quicksand; he placed my feet on a rock and established my steps.
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as source of spiritual gifts
and drank the same spiritual drink, for they drank from the spiritual rock that went with them. That rock was the Messiah.
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as creator of his people
You neglected the Rock that fathered you; you abandoned God, who was awaiting your birth.
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as defence of his people
Listen to me, and deliver me quickly. Become a rock of safety for me, a fortified citadel to deliver me; For you are my rock and my fortress; for the sake of your name guide me and lead me.
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as refuge of his people
Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a hiding place from storms, like streams of water in the desert, in the shadow of a great rock in an exhausted land.
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as refuge of his people
But the LORD is my stronghold, and my God, the rock, is my refuge.
Rocks » Illustrative of » The ancestor of a nation
"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD! Look to the rock from which you were cut, to the quarry from which you were hewn.
The roe » Illustrative of » Christ
Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, turn around, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag on the rugged mountains.
My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look, there he stands behind our wall, looking through the windows, gazing through the lattice.
The roe » Illustrative of » The church
The roe » Illustrative of » The swift of foot
Zeruiah's three sons Joab, Abishai, and Asahel were there. As a runner, Asahel was fast, like one of the wild gazelles.
The roe » Illustrative of » A good wife
Like a loving deer, a beautiful doe, let her breasts satisfy you all the time. Be constantly intoxicated by her love.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Thanksgiving
I will bring you a thanksgiving offering and call on the name of the LORD!
Therefore, through him let us always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips that confess his name.
Verse Concepts
Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies, even those who surround me. I will sacrifice in his tent with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melodies to the LORD.
Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and talk about his works with shouts of joy.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Benevolence
Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Verse Concepts
Acceptance, divineFellowship, Among Believersethics, incentives towardsGiving To OthersAcceptance, Of WorshipAlms, Good DeedsGood WorksGrace, In Human RelationshipsIndividualismParticipation, In ChristNeglecting PeoplePleasing GodPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesServing PeopleGenerosity
I have been paid in full and have more than enough. I am fully supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus what you sent a fragrant aroma, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Martyrdom
Instead, poured out in emptiness, a servant's form did he possess, a mortal man becoming. In human form he chose to be,
I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for my departure has come.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Devotedness
I therefore urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercies, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices that are holy and pleasing to God, for this is the reasonable way for you to worship.
Verse Concepts
Acceptance, From GodGiving, Of OneselfAbundant LifeAcceptance, divineCoolPersonal ConsecrationFalse Worshipethics, incentives towardsencouragement, examples ofAcceptance, Of WorshipDevotion To GodSurrenderingDedication In NtAromasBodyGrowthHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfHonorMercy, Response To God'sMind, Of GodPleasing GodPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesResponseSacrifice, Nt Fulfilment Of
Sanctification, Nature And BasisSelf DenialServanthood, And Worship Of GodTypesWork, And RedemptionWorship, Acceptable AttitudesBeing DevoutOfferings, FigurativeSpiritual Life, Described ByThe Human BodyMan's Conduct Towards GodDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsUnworldlinessEnthusiasmProvision For The BodyThat Which Is SpiritualAltarsHow To Worship GodLiving OnRight SacrificesEating DisordersServiceSurrenderSacrificetransition
Yet even if I am being poured out like an offering as part of the sacrifice and service I offer for your faith, I rejoice, and I share my joy with all of you.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Righteousness
Then you will be pleased with right sacrifices, with burnt offerings, and with whole burnt offerings. Then they will offer bulls on your altar. To the Director: A Davidic instruction about Doeg, the Edomite, when he went to Saul and told him, "David went to the house of Abimelech."
Offer sacrifices that are righteous, and put your confidence in the LORD.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » A broken spirit
True sacrifice to God is a broken spirit. A broken and chastened heart, God, you will not despise.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Prayer
Let my prayer be like incense offered before you, and my uplifted hands like the evening sacrifice.
Seals » Illustrative of » Security
He threw him into the bottomless pit, locked it, and sealed it over him to keep him from deceiving the nations anymore until the thousand years were over. After that, he must be set free for a little while.
However, God's solid foundation still stands. It has this inscription on it: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."
My sister, my bride, is a locked garden a locked rock garden, a sealed up spring.
I saw another angel coming from the east having the seal of the living God. He cried out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been permitted to harm the land and sea, "Don't harm the land, the sea, or the trees until we have marked the servants of our God with a seal on their foreheads." I heard the number of those who were sealed: 144,000. Those who were sealed were from every tribe of Israel: read more.
12,000 from the tribe of Judah were sealed, 12,000 from the tribe of Reuben, 12,000 from the tribe of Gad, 12,000 from the tribe of Asher, 12,000 from the tribe of Naphtali, 12,000 from the tribe of Manasseh, 12,000 from the tribe of Simeon, 12,000 from the tribe of Levi, 12,000 from the tribe of Issachar, 12,000 from the tribe of Zebulun, 12,000 from the tribe of Joseph, and 12,000 from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed.
12,000 from the tribe of Judah were sealed, 12,000 from the tribe of Reuben, 12,000 from the tribe of Gad, 12,000 from the tribe of Asher, 12,000 from the tribe of Naphtali, 12,000 from the tribe of Manasseh, 12,000 from the tribe of Simeon, 12,000 from the tribe of Levi, 12,000 from the tribe of Issachar, 12,000 from the tribe of Zebulun, 12,000 from the tribe of Joseph, and 12,000 from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed.
Seals » Illustrative of » Appropriation of saints to God by the spirit
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit, by whom you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption.
Verse Concepts
ethics, incentives towardsHeart, DivineOffences Against The Holy SpiritRedemption, In NtSealsSin, Against Holy SpiritSin, And God's CharacterSpiritualityUnhappinessAssurance Of SalvationGriefHoly Spirit, Personhood OfHoly Spirit, Activities OfHoly Spirit, Types OfThe Holy Spirit, Being AgainstOfferings, Old Testamnent Kinds Of
Names And Titles For The Holy SpiritCoping With DeathPornographyDispleasureThe Unpardonable SinThe Divinity Of The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit Described As A SealResisting Holy SpiritThe Sealing Of The Holy SpiritTime Of RestorationGrieving GodEternal SecurityOvercomersRedemptionLoss Of A Loved Onegrieving
who has placed his seal on us and has given us the Spirit in our hearts as a down payment.
You, too, have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed in the Messiah, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
Seals » Illustrative of » What is dear or valued
On that day,' declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "I will take you, my servant Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel,' declares the LORD, "and I will set you in place like a signet ring. For I have chosen you,' declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies."
Set me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong as death, passion as intense as Sheol. The flames of love are flames of fire, a blaze that comes from the LORD.
"As certainly as I'm alive and living," declares the LORD, "even if Jehoiakim's son King Jehoiachin of Judah were a signet ring on my right hand, I would pull you off
Seals » Illustrative of » Secrecy
Now as for you, Daniel, roll up your scroll and seal your words until the time of the end. Many will rush around, while knowledge increases.'"
Then I saw in the right hand of the one who sits on the throne a scroll written on the inside and on the outside, sealed with seven seals.
When the seven thunders spoke, I was going to write, but I heard a voice from heaven say, "Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and don't write it down."
Seals » Illustrative of » Restraint
He threw him into the bottomless pit, locked it, and sealed it over him to keep him from deceiving the nations anymore until the thousand years were over. After that, he must be set free for a little while.
He commands the sun so that it doesn't shine and seals up the stars.
"He puts a limit to the skill of every person; to delineate all people from what they do.
Seals » Illustrative of » Converts
If I am not an apostle to other people, surely I am one to you, for you are the evidence of my apostolic authority from the Lord.
Seals » Illustrative of » Circumcision
Afterward he received the mark of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. Therefore, he is the ancestor of all who believe while uncircumcised, in order that righteousness may be credited to them.
Seals » Illustrative of » Full approval
Seed » Illustrative of » The word of God
"Now this is what the parable means. The seed is God's word.
For you have been born again, not by a seed that perishes but by one that cannot perish by the living and everlasting word of God.
Seed » Illustrative of » Spiritual life
No one who has been born from God practices sin, because God's seed abides in him. Indeed, he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born from God.
Shields » Illustrative of » Salvation of God
You have given to me the shield of your deliverance, and your right hand holds me up; your gentleness made me great.
He has equipped me with the shield that is your salvation, Your gentleness has made me great.
Shields » Illustrative of » Protection of God
Some time later, a message came from the LORD to Abram in a vision. "Stop being afraid, Abram," he said. "I myself your shield am your very great reward."
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
Shields » Illustrative of » Faith
In addition to having clothed yourselves with these things, having taken up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one,
Shields » Illustrative of » Truth of God
With his feathers he will cover you, under his wings you will find safety. His truth is your shield and armor.
Shields » Illustrative of » Favor of God
Indeed, you will bless the righteous one, LORD, like a large shield, you will surround him with favor. To the Director: With stringed instruments. On an eight-stringed harp. A Davidic Psalm
Showbread » Illustrative of » The church
Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body, because all of us eat from the same loaf.
Get rid of the old yeast so that you may be a new batch of dough, since you are to be free from yeast. For the Messiah, our Passover, has been sacrificed.
Showbread » Illustrative of » Christ, as the bread of life
I'm the bread of life.
Sieges » Illustrative of » The omnipresence of God
You encircle me from back to front, placing your hand upon me.
Sieges » Illustrative of » Zion in her affliction
"The daughter of Zion is left abandoned, like a booth in a vineyard, like a hut in a cucumber field, or like a city under siege.
Sieges » Illustrative of » The judgments of God
"Now marshal yourselves as troops. He has laid siege to us. They will strike the judge of Israel on the cheek with a rod."
Swine » Illustrative of » Hypocrites
The proverb is true that describes what has happened to them: "A dog returns to its vomit," and "A pig that is washed goes back to wallow in the mud."
Swine » Illustrative of » The wicked
"Never give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls before pigs. Otherwise, they will trample them with their feet and then turn around and attack you."
The First Temple » Illustrative of » The spiritual church
What agreement can a temple of God make with idols? For we are the temple of the living God, just as God said: "I will live and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people."
You know that you are God's sanctuary and that God's Spirit lives in you, don't you?
having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, the Messiah Jesus himself being the cornerstone. In union with him the whole building is joined together and rises into a holy sanctuary for the Lord. You, too, are being built in him, along with the others, into a place for God's Spirit to dwell.
The First Temple » Illustrative of » Christ
Jesus answered them, "Destroy this sanctuary, and in three days I will rebuild it."
The First Temple » Illustrative of » The bodies of saints
You know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God, don't you? You do not belong to yourselves,