Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Desires » What the lord desires
Then Samuel said:
Does the Lord take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices
as much as in obeying the Lord?
Look: to obey is better than sacrifice,
to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
Verse Concepts
as much as in obeying the Lord?
to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
the knowledge of God
God certainly does all these things two or three times to a man in order to turn him back from the Pit, so he may shine with the light of life. Pay attention, Job, and listen to me. Be quiet, and I will speak. read more.
But if you have something to say, answer me; speak, for I would like to justify you.
But if you have something to say, answer me; speak, for I would like to justify you.
For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: "This is My resting place forever; I will make My home here because I have desired it.
But when He heard this, He said, "Those who are well don't need a doctor, but the sick do. Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I didn't come to call the righteous, but sinners."
This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Justification » The lord justifying
The Lord God will help Me; therefore I have not been humiliated; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. The One who justifies Me is near; who will contend with Me? Let us confront each other. Who has a case against Me? Let him come near Me!
God certainly does all these things two or three times to a man in order to turn him back from the Pit, so he may shine with the light of life. Pay attention, Job, and listen to me. Be quiet, and I will speak. read more.
But if you have something to say, answer me; speak, for I would like to justify you.
But if you have something to say, answer me; speak, for I would like to justify you.
God is the One who justifies.
Silence » Keep » Men commanded to keep silent
Then the sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the Lord will take your master away from you today?”
He said, “Yes, I know. Be quiet.” Verse Concepts
He said, “Yes, I know. Be quiet.” Verse Concepts
Many people told him to keep quiet, but he was crying out all the more, “Have mercy on me, Son of David!”
Verse Concepts
The Lord will fight for you; you must be quiet.”
They told him, “Be quiet. Keep your mouth shut. Come with us and be a father and a priest to us. Is it better for you to be a priest for the house of one person or for you to be a priest for a tribe and family in Israel?”
And the Levites quieted all the people, saying, “Be still, since today is holy. Do not grieve.”
Verse Concepts
Let whatever comes happen to me.
Be quiet, and I will speak.