Thematic Bible: Messianic


Thematic Bible








Joseph, from Arimathea, a highly respected member of the [Jewish] Council, who was expecting the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate [i.e., the Roman appointed governor] and asked [him] for the body of Jesus. Verse ConceptsBoldness, To PeopleKingdom Of God, Coming OfSanhedrinWaitingWaiting On GodBoldness Examples OfMessianic HopeJesus CorpseNot DiscouragedThose Who Wait For Godrisk

[Then] the woman said to Jesus, "I know that Messiah is coming ([He is] the One who is called Christ). And when He does come, He will tell us everything." Verse ConceptsMessianic HopeThe Fact Of His Coming

This is the promise our twelve tribes [i.e., family groups], who earnestly serve God night and day, hope to see fulfilled. It is because [I advocate] this hope, O King, that I am being charged [with wrongdoing] by the Jews. Verse ConceptsWorship Day And NighteagernessNightTrust, Importance OfMessianic HopeTwelve TribesIsrael HardenedPeople Accusing People

Now as people were anticipating [what would happen] and everyone was wondering in their hearts if perhaps John were the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one], Verse ConceptsWaitingMessianic HopePeople WaitingWho Is John The Baptist?expectations

And I would not have recognized Him, but I came immersing people in water so that He would become known to the Israelites." Verse ConceptsManifesting (making Something Clear)Messianic HopeWater For BaptismNot Knowing About ChristMaking Christ KnownSalvation For IsraelWhy It Happened

Your forefather Abraham was glad that he could look forward to my day [i.e., by faith he anticipated the coming of the Messiah. See Heb. 11:13ff]. And he saw it [by faith] and was glad." Verse ConceptsIncarnationJoy, Of The ChurchAbraham, New Testament ReferencesExcitementMessianic HopeTimes Of The ChristThe Joy Of Fathersgrandfathers

Now it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Christ [i.e., God's, specially chosen one]. Verse ConceptsGod, Revelation OfMessianic HopeNot DyingThe First Sight Of ChristDeath AvertedTaught By The SpiritThings RevealedNativity of Jesus ChristJesus BirthJesus Death

She came forward at that very time and thanked God [in prayer] and spoke about the child [Jesus] to everyone [in the Temple area] who was expecting the redemption of the people of Jerusalem [i.e., their liberation from sin]. Verse ConceptsMessianic HopeTelling Of JesusThanks For Christ