Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Glory of the The church » Derived from Christ
and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, "Look, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.
Gentiles/heathen » The lord showing light to the gentiles
Now says the LORD who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, and that Israel be gathered to him (for I am honorable in the eyes of the LORD, and my God has become my strength); yes, he says, "It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give you for a light to the nations, that you may be my salvation to the end of the earth."
"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
how the Messiah must suffer, and how, by the resurrection of the dead, he would be first to proclaim light both to these people and to the Gentiles."
Glory » Of God » Enlightens God's people
having the glory of God. Her light was like a most precious stone, as if it was a jasper stone, clear as crystal;
"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you.
The city has no need for the sun, neither of the moon, to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
Glory » Christ is, to his people
"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.
a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel."
God, Glory of » Enlightens the church
"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you.
the Heathen » Salvation of, foretold
And I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you, and in you all of the families of the earth be blessed."
The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the Good News beforehand to Abraham, saying, "In you all the nations will be blessed."
It shall happen in the latter days, that the mountain of the LORD's house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; and all nations shall flow to it. And many peoples shall come and say, "Come, let's go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths." For out of Zion the law shall go forth, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. He will judge between the nations, and will decide concerning many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.
The LORD has made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. read more.
"Lift up your eyes all around, and see: they all gather themselves together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far, and your daughters shall be carried in the arms. Then you shall see and be radiant, and your heart shall thrill and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. The multitude of camels shall cover you, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praises of the LORD. All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall come up with acceptance on my altar; and I will glorify the house of my glory. "Who are these who fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows?
"Lift up your eyes all around, and see: they all gather themselves together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far, and your daughters shall be carried in the arms. Then you shall see and be radiant, and your heart shall thrill and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. The multitude of camels shall cover you, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praises of the LORD. All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall come up with acceptance on my altar; and I will glorify the house of my glory. "Who are these who fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows?
Light » Illustrative of » The glory of the church
"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Dawn, spiritual, the coming of Christ ushers in the
The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let us therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out, and leap like calves of the stall.
We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts:
because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dawn from on high will visit us,
"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.
The watchman said, "The morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire. Come back again."
Again, I write a new commandment to you, which is true in him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light already shines.
Spiritual » Crowns » Dawn
The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let us therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out, and leap like calves of the stall.
We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts:
because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dawn from on high will visit us,
"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.
The watchman said, "The morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire. Come back again."
Again, I write a new commandment to you, which is true in him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light already shines.