Thematic Bible: Invitations to


Thematic Bible




Absalom had gone to the king to ask him, "I've brought some men to shear the sheep. Won't you please come and join me, along with your senior staff?" Verse ConceptsSheep Shearing

Esther replied, "If it pleases the king, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet I've prepared for him."

Remain silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, because the Day of the LORD approaches, and because the LORD has prepared a sacrifice for those whom he has invited to be consecrated. Verse ConceptsHoliness, Believers' Growth InRespect, For God's CharacterSpeech, Power And Significance OfCurbing SpeechThe Fact Of That DayNear The Time Generally

so the descendants of Levi who have no tribal allotment as you do foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your cities may come, eat, and be satisfied. That way, the LORD your God shall bless you in everything you do." Verse ConceptsPoverty, Attitudes TowardsSatisfactionSaints, Care For The PoorWidows, Should BeLoving ForeignersGod Will BlessNo Earthly InheritancePeople Helping Orphansfriendliness


When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who were invited, "Come! Everything is now ready.' Verse ConceptsPreparing Foodeverything

Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out her seven pillars. She has prepared her food, she has spiced her wine, and she also has set her dining table. She has sent out her young women, while calling out from the heights of the city, read more.
"Let whoever is naive, turn in here." To anyone lacking sense, she says, "Come! Eat my food, and drink the wine that I have mixed.

Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fatted cattle by the Serpent Stone near En-rogel, inviting all of his relatives, the king's sons, and all of the men of Judah who worked for the king, Verse ConceptsSheep

Then he told the man who had invited him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, stop inviting only your friends, brothers, relatives, or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return and you would be repaid. Verse ConceptsSocial FellowshipSeparating From RelativesGood ReboundingSettling AccountsWealthy PeopleGiving Without Expecting ReturnFriendsFamily And FriendsGiving Backfriendliness


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