Thematic Bible: Outcasts received


Thematic Bible



And all the people, including the tax-gatherers, when they listened to him upheld the righteousness of God, by being baptized with John's baptism. Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismPrejudiceTax CollectorsReceived OutcastsBaptised By JohnBaptismtaxes

Which of the two did as his father desired?" "The first," they said. "I solemnly tell you,' replied Jesus, "that the tax-gatherers and the notorious sinners are entering the Kingdom of God in front of you. Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Entry IntoReceived OutcastsPeople Going BeforeEntering The KingdomTwo SonsObeying PeopleThe Will Of MenGoing To Heavenwhorestaxessurprises

This is the reason why I tell you that her sins, her many sins, are forgiven--because she has loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little." Verse ConceptsLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfLove For GodReceived OutcastsGod Has ForgivenNot Loving GodForgivenessLove And Forgiveness

"No one, Sir," she replied. "And *I* do not condemn you either," said Jesus; "go, and from this time do not sin any more." Verse ConceptsSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfReceived OutcastsNo CondemnationForgiving Yourselfcondemnation

So Jesus put out His hand and touched him, and said, "I am willing: be cleansed." Instantly he was cleansed from his leprosy; Verse ConceptsTouchMiracles Of ChristCompassion, Of ChristPersonal ContactReceived OutcastsChrist's HandsTouching For HealingChrist WillingHealing LepersHealing And Comfort


Jesus heard that they had done this. So having found him, He asked him, "Do you believe in the Son of God?" Verse ConceptsReceived OutcastsMinistry Of The Son Of ManFaith And HealingFaith In Godbelief

and this led the Pharisees and the Scribes indignantly to complain, saying, "He gives a welcome to notorious sinners, and joins them at their meals!" Verse ConceptsFeastingComplaintsTax CollectorsReceived OutcastsWelcomed By GodGrumbling At PeopleOpposition To Christ From ScribesPharisees Concerned About Christ