Thematic Bible: Preeminence of


Thematic Bible




saying: "Write in a book what you see and send it to the seven churches -- to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea."


The one who comes from above is superior to all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is superior to all.

You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and do so correctly, for that is what I am.




Thus he became so far better than the angels as he has inherited a name superior to theirs.

For he has come to deserve greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house deserves greater honor than the house itself!



you appoint them to rule over your creation; you have placed everything under their authority,


I thought, 'You are gods; all of you are sons of the Most High.'

How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath."


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