Thematic Bible: Nearness of


Thematic Bible





During this time, Hezekiah became sick with a fatal illness, so Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, approached him and told him, "This is what the LORD says: "Put your household in order, because you are dying. You will not survive.'"

Whatever the activity in which you engage, do it with all your ability, because there is no work, no planning, no learning, and no wisdom in the next world where you're going.

Even if a person lives many years, let him enjoy them all, recalling that there will be many days of darkness to come all of which are pointless.






He uncovers the hidden dimensions from darkness, bringing what is in deep shadow to light.

My face is red from my tears, and dark shadows encircle my eyelids,

Nevertheless, you crushed us in the lair of jackals, and covered us in deep darkness.




so that they might look for God, somehow reach for him, and find him. Of course, he is never far from any one of us.




"Am I a God who is near," declares the LORD, "rather than a God who is far away?

The one who vindicates me is near. Who, then, will bring a charge against me? Let's face each other! Who has a case against me? Let him confront me!


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