Thematic Bible: Of childhood


Thematic Bible







'We have played the flute for you, but you have not danced; We have wailed, but you have not mourned.' Verse ConceptsdanceFlutesMusical Instruments, types ofInstrumentalistsNot MourningWedding Songsbreastsdrums

He is subject to the control of guardians and stewards, during the period for which his father has power to appoint them. Verse ConceptsGuardiansSubmissionThe Right TimeSpiritual Immaturityparenting


For every one who still has to take 'milk' knows nothing of the Teaching of Righteousness; he is a mere infant. Verse ConceptsSpiritual MalnutritionChildren, attitudes towardsBabies, Figurative UseMilkReceiving God's WordLike ChildrenChange And GrowthMaturitybabyexperience

For whereas, considering the time that has elapsed, you ought to be teaching others, you still need some one to teach you the very alphabet of the Divine Revelation, and need again to be fed with 'milk' instead of with 'solid food.' Verse ConceptsNeedElementsChildishnessSpiritual VitalityTeachersTeachingSpiritual ImmaturityTeaching In The ChurchBeginning To TeachStaying Strong And Not Giving UpEating MeatMaturity