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 he does in obedience? Certainly, obedience is better than sacrifice; paying attention is better than the fat of rams.
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For I delight in faithfulness, not simply in sacrifice; I delight in acknowledging God, not simply in whole burnt offerings.
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"Indeed, God does all these things, twice, three times, in his dealings with a person, to turn back his life from the place of corruption, that he may be enlightened with the light of life. Pay attention, Job -- listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. read more.
If you have any words, reply to me; speak, for I want to justify you.
If you have any words, reply to me; speak, for I want to justify you.
Certainly the Lord has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home. He said, "This will be my resting place forever; I will live here, for I have chosen it.
When Jesus heard this he said, "Those who are healthy don't need a physician, but those who are sick do. Go and learn what this saying means: 'I want mercy and not sacrifice.' For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior, since he wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
Justification » The lord justifying
But the sovereign Lord helps me, so I am not humiliated. For that reason I am steadfastly resolved; I know I will not be put to shame. The one who vindicates me is close by. Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! Who is my accuser? Let him challenge me!
"Indeed, God does all these things, twice, three times, in his dealings with a person, to turn back his life from the place of corruption, that he may be enlightened with the light of life. Pay attention, Job -- listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. read more.
If you have any words, reply to me; speak, for I want to justify you.
If you have any words, reply to me; speak, for I want to justify you.
Who will bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies.
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Silence » Keep » Men commanded to keep silent
Some members of the prophetic guild in Bethel came out to Elisha and said, "Do you know that today the Lord is going to take your master from you?" He answered, "Yes, I know. Be quiet."
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Many scolded him to get him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
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The Lord will fight for you, and you can be still."
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They said to him, "Shut up! Put your hand over your mouth and come with us! You can be our adviser and priest. Wouldn't it be better to be a priest for a whole Israelite tribe than for just one man's family?"
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Then the Levites quieted all the people saying, "Be quiet, for this day is holy. Do not grieve."
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"Refrain from talking with me so that I may speak; then let come to me what may.
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Pay attention, Job -- listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.
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