Thematic Bible: Religious Work


Thematic Bible




"Now therefore fear Yahweh, and serve him in sincerity and in truth. Put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River, in Egypt; and serve Yahweh. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Godethics, personalReverence, And God's NatureSincerity, In Christian LivingFear Of GodSincereityAbandoning ThingsPutting Away Other GodsServing One's Own GodsBeyond The EuphratesFear God!Serving God


You shall serve Yahweh your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from your midst. Verse ConceptsTemporal BlessingsPresent, TheWaterWorship, Reasons ForGod Will BlessHealth PromisedDiseaseGod Healing Our LandGod's Healing LoveSicknessServing GodIllness


Now, Israel, what does Yahweh your God require of you, but to fear Yahweh your God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul, Verse ConceptsAdoration, Of GodCommitment, to GodHeart, And Holy SpiritWalkingWorship, Acceptable AttitudesWorship, Elements OfDuty Of Man To GodTrue ReligionWhole HeartednessMan's Conduct Towards GodLove For GodGod's NeedsThe Need To Love GodFear God!relaxation




for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.


Why? Because they didn't seek it by faith, but as it were by works of the law. They stumbled over the stumbling stone; Verse ConceptsProphecies Concerning ChristTrusting In WorksSaved By FaithWorks Of The LawConversion Of Israel


Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?' Then I will tell them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.'


And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work. Verse ConceptsJustification Under The GospelSalvation Not By WorksSaving GraceSalvation, Boasting ImpossibleJustified By GraceWorks Of The LawGrace Verse LawGod's GraceDebt

But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us. Verse ConceptsMentoringCommitment, to God's peopleLove, For One AnotherUnity, Of God's PeopleValuesMinisters, Should BeMinisters, Way They Should TeachAffection For God's PeopleThe Gospel PreachedLove Exists Between PeopleSharing

Your people offer themselves willingly in the day of your power, in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning, you have the dew of your youth. Verse ConceptseagernessdewBeauty, SpiritualWombThe Call Of GodFreshness Of YouthPeople WillingFree WillVolunteeringBattle

"Because the leaders took the lead in Israel, because the people offered themselves willingly, be blessed, Yahweh! Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfPeople Going BeforePraise God For His BenefitsVolunteering


For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord, Verse ConceptsGenerosity, HumanSacrificial GivingChoosing ThingsGiving To The PoorFree Will

They answered, "We will willingly give them." They spread a garment, and every man threw the earrings of his spoil into it. Verse ConceptsDividing The Spoil

The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsCommendationPeople BlessingPeople WillingVolunteering






If any man's work remains which he built on it, he will receive a reward. Verse ConceptsWagesReward For Worksassertiveness

But glory, honor, and peace go to every man who works good, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Verse ConceptsFavouritismTo The Jew FirstDoing GoodGod Bestowing GloryThe Gospel To Jew And Gentile

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves. A Song of Ascents. By Solomon.



who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord. Verse ConceptsHappinessHeart, And Holy SpiritGladnessSteadfastnessWhole HeartednessThe Grace Of GodPeople Encouraging OthersRejoicing In God's WorksWitnessing

They offered great sacrifices that day, and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off. Verse ConceptsGod, Joy OfGod, Greatness OfJoy, And Human ExperienceExcitementGood Things From Far AwayRejoicing In God's Works


He who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit to eternal life; that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. Verse ConceptsCropsServants, Working Conditions OfThe Soul Winners JoyEntering LifeReaperseternity






"The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house. His hands shall also finish it; and you will know that Yahweh of Armies has sent me to you. Verse ConceptsFoundationsFoundations Of BuildingsGod Sending ProphetsMan's Work Finishedconstructionfinishing


The people said to Saul, "Shall Jonathan die, who has worked this great salvation in Israel? Far from it! As Yahweh lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he has worked with God this day!" So the people rescued Jonathan, that he didn't die. Verse ConceptsHairsHeadsPublic OpinionFar Be It!Hairs ProtectedIndividuals Saving Others




For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn't it he who sits at the table? But I am in the midst of you as one who serves. Verse ConceptsTablesJesus Christ, Meekness OfChrist, Character OfHumility Of ChristReclining To EatServing PeopleServing

arose from supper, and laid aside his outer garments. He took a towel, and wrapped a towel around his waist. Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.


but he who didn't know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whoever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsResponsibility, To GodSin, Nature OfStewardshipTrustworthinessWork, Divine And HumanIgnorance Of EvilGod's NeedsFaithful In MuchThose To Whom God GivesAccountabilityResponsibility

She has done what she could. She has anointed my body beforehand for the burying. Verse ConceptsAnointing With Oilequipping, physicalOintmentPerfumeBeforePreparation For BurialBurying places


"He also who got the two talents came and said, 'Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents besides them.' "His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'


This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men; Verse ConceptseagernessProfitsWork, And RedemptionProfitable ThingsFaithful SayingsBelief In GodDo Good!Useful ThingsWorks Of FaithAnxiety And StressWork Ethic







Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself. Yes, a man will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.









All things whatever the Father has are mine; therefore I said that he takes of mine, and will declare it to you. Verse ConceptsCommunicationDivinity Of ChristGod PossessingThe Holy Spirit, And PreachingMaking Christ KnownFather And Son AlikeSharing In ChristThe FatherTrinity


Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I don't go away, the Counselor won't come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. When he has come, he will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment;


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He will glorify me, for he will take from what is mine, and will declare it to you. Verse ConceptsHoly SpiritThe Holy Spirit As CounsellorThe Holy Spirit In The ChurchMaking Christ Known



But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first, and said, 'Son, go work today in my vineyard.' Verse ConceptsMetaphorical VineyardsThinking ArightTwo SonsMen Working


Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?" He said, "He who showed mercy on him." Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant. Whoever of you wants to become first among you, shall be bondservant of all.

Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,' says Yahweh. 'Be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,' says Yahweh, 'and work, for I am with you,' says Yahweh of Armies. Verse ConceptsImmanuelSpiritual VitalityStrength, SpiritualGod With YouStrength Of PeopleDoing God's WorksBe Courageous!Be Strong!Courage

"It is like a man, traveling to another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, and to each one his work, and also commanded the doorkeeper to keep watch. Verse ConceptsDoorkeepersHuman Authority, Nature OfMan Appointing

He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." Verse ConceptsSecurityShepherds, As Church LeaderWatchfulness, Of LeadersChrist Knowing About PeopleSpeaking AgainThe Need To Love ChristConfidence And Self Esteem

If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. Verse ConceptsFoot washingExamples, Purpose OfClean FeetFeet In ActionCare Of FeetChrist Is LordDutyhealthcare