Thematic Bible: Lost
Thematic Bible
Lost » Power » Sheep
The first who devoured him was the king of Assyria;
the last one who crushed his bones
was Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.
but you have now returned
to the Shepherd
When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out, like sheep without a shepherd.
Verse Concepts
He replied, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
their shepherds have led them astray,
guiding them the wrong way in the mountains.
They have wandered from mountain to hill;
they have forgotten their resting place.
My flock went astray on all the mountains and every high hill. They were scattered over the whole face of the earth, and there was no one searching or seeking for them.
Verse Concepts
Lost » Opportunity » For sympathy with the master - by the disciples
Then He came to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the time is near. The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Verse Concepts
Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He asked Peter, "So, couldn't you stay awake with Me one hour? Stay awake and pray, so that you won't enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."
Lost » Opportunity » For meeting the risen lord - by thomas
In the evening of that first day of the week, the disciples were gathered together with the doors locked because of their fear of the Jews. Then Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!”
Verse Concepts
But one of the Twelve, Thomas (called “Twin”), was not with them when Jesus came.
Verse Concepts
Lost » Opportunity » For sympathetic service - by the castaways
"Then they too will answer, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or without clothes, or sick, or in prison, and not help You?' "Then He will answer them, 'I assure you: Whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for Me either.'
Lost » Opportunity » For investment - by the one-talented man
"But his master replied to him, 'You evil, lazy slave! If you knew that I reap where I haven't sown and gather where I haven't scattered, then you should have deposited my money with the bankers. And when I returned I would have received my money back with interest.
Lost » Opportunity » For complete victory - by a half-hearted king
The man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have struck the ground five or six times. Then you would have struck down Aram until you had put an end to them, but now you will only strike down Aram three times.”
Verse Concepts
Lost » Opportunity » For providing oil - by the foolish virgins
Lost » Opportunity » For accepting Christ- by jerusalem
As He approached and saw the city, He wept over it, saying, "If you knew this day what [would bring] peace-but now it is hidden from your eyes.
Lost » Opportunity » For repentance - by israel
but we have not been saved.