Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Discerning » Discerning the times
"Now learn this parable from the fig tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near-at the door! I assure you: This generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place.
"Learn this parable from the fig tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that He is near-at the door! I assure you: This generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place.
He also said to the crowds: "When you see a cloud rising in the west, right away you say, 'A storm is coming,' and so it does. And when the south wind is blowing, you say, 'It's going to be a scorcher!' and it is. Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why don't you know how to interpret this time?
Then He told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. As soon as they put out [leaves] you can see for yourselves and recognize that summer is already near. In the same way, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near. read more.
I assure you: This generation will certainly not pass away until all things take place.
I assure you: This generation will certainly not pass away until all things take place.
Dullness » Condemned
no one has the perception or insight to say,
“I burned half of it in the fire,
I also baked bread on its coals,
I roasted meat and ate.
I will make something detestable
and I will bow down to a block of wood.”
“Son of man, you are living among a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house.
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a fool does not understand this:
there is no one who seeks God.
We have a great deal to say about this, and it’s difficult to explain, since you have become too lazy to understand.
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Parables » Parables of Christ » Cloud and wind
He also said to the crowds: "When you see a cloud rising in the west, right away you say, 'A storm is coming,' and so it does. And when the south wind is blowing, you say, 'It's going to be a scorcher!' and it is. Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why don't you know how to interpret this time? read more.
"Why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?
"Why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
But the Lord answered him and said, “Hypocrites! Doesn’t each one of you untie his ox or donkey from the feeding trough on the Sabbath and lead it to water?
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He didn’t say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief. He was in charge of the money-bag and would steal part of what was put in it.
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for such people do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites. They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words.
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But perceiving their malice, Jesus said, “Why are you testing Me, hypocrites?
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Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned
no one has the perception or insight to say,
“I burned half of it in the fire,
I also baked bread on its coals,
I roasted meat and ate.
I will make something detestable
and I will bow down to a block of wood.”
“Son of man, you are living among a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house.
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a fool does not understand this:
there is no one who seeks God.
We have a great deal to say about this, and it’s difficult to explain, since you have become too lazy to understand.
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