Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible





If only I could treat you like my brother,
one who nursed at my mother’s breasts,
I would find you in public and kiss you,
and no one would scorn me.


He did this so they might seek God, and perhaps they might reach out and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.




The Lord God will help Me; therefore I have not been humiliated; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. The One who justifies Me is near; who will contend with Me? Let us confront each other. Who has a case against Me? Let him come near Me!

“Am I a God who is only near”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“and not a God who is far away?