Thematic Bible: Preciousness of Christ
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The scriptures say: I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, chosen and precious (Isaiah 28:16). He who believes in him will not be disappointed (shamed).
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Therefore this is what The Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation. It is a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.
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Preciousness of Christ » Illustrated
(The Shulamite) Just like the apple tree among the trees of the wood so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
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The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found the treasure and hid it again in the field. He is so filled with joy he sells everything he owns and buys the field. The kingdom of heaven is also like a merchant seeking valuable pearls. When he found one pearl of great value, he sold all that he had, and bought it.
(The Shulamite) My beloved is white and ruddy, the chief among ten thousand. His head is as the finest gold. His locks are like date clusters, bushy and black as a raven. His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set. read more.
His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers. His lips are like lilies, dripping sweet smelling myrrh. His hands are as gold rings set with beryl. His belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires. His legs are like pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold. His countenance is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars. His mouth is very sweet: yes, he is altogether handsome. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers. His lips are like lilies, dripping sweet smelling myrrh. His hands are as gold rings set with beryl. His belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires. His legs are like pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold. His countenance is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars. His mouth is very sweet: yes, he is altogether handsome. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Preciousness of Christ » To saints
This precious value is for those who believe. But for the unbeliever: The stone that the builders rejected became the cornerstone.
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(The Shulamite) My beloved is white and ruddy, the chief among ten thousand.
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I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. I suffered the loss of all things. Yet I count them as refuse (garbage) (dung) that I may gain Christ.
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Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Name
Your good ointment has a pleasing aroma. Your name is like pure ointment. Therefore the maidens do love you.
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He has become better than the angels and has inherited a more excellent name than theirs.
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Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Atonement
You have come to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks in a better way than the blood of Abel.
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but with precious blood, as of a lamb without spot, even the blood of Christ.
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Preciousness of Christ » As the source of all grace
It was the good pleasure of the Father that in him all the fullness should dwell.
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The Word [Jesus] became flesh (a human being) and lived with us. We saw the glory of the only begotten son from the Father. He was full of loving-kindness and truth.
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Preciousness of Christ » As the corner-stone of the church
The scriptures say: I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, chosen and precious (Isaiah 28:16). He who believes in him will not be disappointed (shamed).
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Therefore this is what The Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation. It is a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.
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Preciousness of Christ » To God
Then a voice from heaven said: This is my Son whom I love and whom I have approved.
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You came to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen and precious with God.
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Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Goodness and beauty
How great is his goodness! How great is his beauty! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.
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Preciousness of Christ » Unsearchable
To me, the very least of all the holy ones, was given grace (loving divine influence) to preach to the people of the nations the untraceable riches of Christ.
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Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Care and tenderness
He tends his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have young.
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Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Promises
He offered us his precious and exceedingly great promises. Through these you may become partakers of the divine nature. You will escape from the corruption that is in the lust-filled world.
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Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Excellence and grace
You are the most handsome of men. You are an eloquent speaker. God has blessed you forever.
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Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Words
Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of everlasting life!
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