Thematic Bible: Joy, occasions of


Thematic Bible




A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.


“Those [who are] abundant in years may not [always] be wise,
Nor may the elders [always] understand justice.


Do not be boastfully ambitious and claim honor in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of great men;

So I became great and excelled more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.


So the women left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell [the good news to] the disciples.


When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.


And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy [fully understanding that He lives and that He is the Son of God];


But many of the priests and Levites and heads of fathers’ households, the old men who had seen the first house (temple), wept with a loud voice when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, while many shouted aloud for joy,


So, after being supplied and sent on their way by the church, they went through both Phoenicia and Samaria telling in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy to all the believers.