Thematic Bible: Mysteries, that test the faith of men
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Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Sea
Your territory will extend from the wilderness in the south to Lebanon in the north. It will extend all the way to the great River Euphrates in the east (including all of Syria) and all the way to the Mediterranean Sea in the west.
Next to the border of Gad, at the south side, the border will run from Tamar to the waters of Meribath Kadesh, to the Stream of Egypt and on to the Great Sea.
Fishermen will stand beside it; from Engedi to En-eglaim they will spread nets. They will catch many kinds of fish, like the fish of the Great Sea.
"'And for a western border you will have the Great Sea. This will be your western border.
When the news reached all the kings on the west side of the Jordan -- in the hill country, the lowlands, and all along the Mediterranean coast as far as Lebanon (including the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites) --
The western border was the Mediterranean Sea. These were the borders of the tribe of Judah and its clans.
See, I have parceled out to your tribes these remaining nations, from the Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea in the west, including all the nations I defeated.
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Things
But Jesus did not permit him to do so. Instead, he said to him, "Go to your home and to your people and tell them what the Lord has done for you, that he had mercy on you."
However, fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Just look at the great things he has done for you!
Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan River, and around Tyre and Sidon a great multitude came to him when they heard about the things he had done.
He does great and unsearchable things, marvelous things without number;
He is the one you should praise; he is your God, the one who has done these great and awesome things for you that you have seen.
At that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy. At that time the nations said, "The Lord has accomplished great things for these people."
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of the future life
Listen, I will tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed --
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of the union of Christ with the church
This mystery is great -- but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church.
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of the incarnation
And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of the prosperity of the wicked
Lord, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of suffering
Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of providence
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless his ways!
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of the new birth
The wind blows wherever it will, and you hear the sound it makes, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit."