Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible



The voice of the LORD causes deer to give birth, and strips the forest bare. In his Temple all of them shout, "Glory!"


The lamp of God had not yet been extinguished, and Samuel was lying down in the tent of the LORD where the Ark of God was.

"Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.


"How terrible it will be for you, blind guides! You say, "Whoever swears an oath by the sanctuary is excused, but whoever swears an oath by the gold of the sanctuary must keep his oath.'

"Watch out! I'm sending my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly, the LORD you are looking for will come to his Temple. He is the messenger of the covenant whom you desire. Watch out! He is coming!" says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.

Hannah got up after she had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the chair by the doorpost of the tent of the LORD.

The priest issued King David's personal spears and shields that had been stored in the LORD's Temple to the captains of hundreds.

When Athaliah heard all of the commotion coming from those who were guarding the people, she approached the people who were in the LORD's Temple.

When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin learned that the descendants of the Babylonian captivity had built their Temple to the LORD, the God of Israel,

But I, because of the abundance of your gracious love, may come into your house. In awe of you, I will worship in your holy Temple.


God, we have meditated on your gracious love in the midst of your Temple.

Because of your Temple in Jerusalem, kings bring tribute to you.


They were continually in the Temple, blessing God.


So Solomon began construction of the LORD's Temple in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah where the LORD had appeared to his father David, that is, where David had prepared Ornan the Jebusite's threshing floor.

Because of your Temple in Jerusalem, kings bring tribute to you.


I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; indeed, my conscience instructs me during the night. I have set the LORD before me continuously; because he stands at my right hand, I will stand firm. Therefore, my heart is glad, my whole being rejoices, and my body will dwell securely. read more.
For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, you will not allow your holy one to experience corruption. You cause me to know the path of life; in your presence is joyful abundance, at your right hand there are pleasures forever. A Davidic Prayer.

Summon the power of your God, the power, God, that you have shown us. Because of your Temple in Jerusalem, kings bring tribute to you. Rebuke the wildlife that lives among the reeds, the nations that congregate like bulls and cows, humbling themselves with pieces of silver, for God scatters the nations that delight in battle. read more.
Envoys will come from Egypt. Let the Ethiopians stretch out their hands to God. You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God! Sing praises to the Lord, Interlude to the one who rides the heavens, the ancient heavens. Behold! He thunders with a mighty voice. Ascribe power to God, whose glory is over Israel, whose power is in the skies. You are awesome, God, from your sanctuaries. The God of Israel is the one who gives strength and power to the people. Blessed be God! To the Director: To the tune of "The Lilies". Davidic.

God, endow the king with ability to render your justice, and the king's son to render your right decisions. May he rule your people with right decisions and your oppressed ones with justice. May the mountains bring prosperity to the people and the hills bring righteousness. read more.
May he defend the afflicted of the people and deliver the children of the poor, but crush the oppressor. May they fear you as long as the sun and moon shine from generation to generation. May he be like the rain that descends on mown grass, like showers sprinkling on the ground. The righteous will flourish at the proper time and peace will prevail until the moon is no more. May he rule from sea to sea, from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth. May the nomads bow down before him, and his enemies lick the dust. May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores bring gifts, and may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer tribute. May all kings bow down to him, and all nations serve him. For he will deliver the needy when they cry out for help, and the poor when there is no deliverer. He will have compassion on the poor and the needy, and he will save the lives of the needy. He will redeem them from oppression and violence, since their lives are precious in his sight. May he live long and be given gold from Sheba, and may prayer be offered for him continuously, and may he be blessed every day. May grain be abundant in the land all the way to the mountain tops; may its fruits flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and may the cities sprout like the grass of the earth. May his fame be eternal as long as the sun may his name endure, and may they be blessed through him, and may all nations call him blessed. Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does awesome deeds. And blessed be his glorious name forever, and may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen!

Open for me the righteous gates so I may enter through them to give thanks to the LORD. This is the LORD's gate The righteous will enter through it. I will praise you because you have answered me and have become my deliverer. read more.
The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the LORD it is awesome in our sight. This is the day that the LORD has made; let's rejoice and be glad in it. Please LORD, deliver us! Please LORD, hurry and bring success now! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD! Let us bless you from the LORD's house. The LORD is God he will be our light! Bind the festival sacrifice with ropes to the horn at the altar. You are my God, and I will praise you; my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good and his gracious love is eternal. Alef