Thematic Bible: Required Expression
Thematic Bible
required Expression » Expression required by Christ » Subject uppermost in the minds of the disciples
Then Jesus said to them, "What have you been talking about while [you were] walking along together?" And they stopped [suddenly], looking dejected.
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Then Jesus and His disciples came to Capernaum [Note: This city on the northwest shore of Lake Galilee had become sort of a headquarters for Jesus when He was in this region]. When He [and His disciples] entered a house He asked them, "What were you discussing on the way here?"
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required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Prayer
Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and [special] petition, along with thanksgivings, you should make your requests known to God.
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required Expression » Expression required by Christ » Of peter
He [then] said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
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required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Testimony
required Expression » Expression required by Christ » As to faith, of blind men
And when He had entered the house [i.e., probably a friend's house there in Capernaum. See 8:20], the blind men came in [after Him]. Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do what you are asking?" They replied, "Yes, Lord."
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required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Service
required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Praise
required Expression » Expression required by Christ » Desires, of blind men
Jesus said to him, "What do you want me to do for you?" And the blind man answered, "Rabboni [i.e., Teacher], I want to have my sight restored."
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required Expression » Expression required by Christ » Love, of peter
So, after they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you really love me more than these [other disciples do]?" Peter answered Him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." [Note: Since two different Greek words for "love" are used in this conversation, some scholars see a distinction in their meaning. See Butler, Vol. II, pp. 453-457 for a discussion of these views]. Jesus replied to him, "[Then] feed my lambs."
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required Expression » Expression required by Christ » Of martha
And whoever goes on living and believing in me, will never die [spiritually]. Do you believe this?"
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required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Benevolence
Give [to others] and you will have [things] given to you. People will pour into your lap a full measure [of goods]; it will be pressed down, shaken together and running over [the edges]. Because the standard you use in giving [to others] will be the standard used [by them or God] in giving back to you."
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required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Self-denial
Then He said to everyone, "If anyone wants to be my follower, he should deny self [i.e., of always having its own way] and accept his cross [i.e., his responsibilities, with all their difficulties] everyday, and [then he can] become my follower.
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required Expression » Expression required by Christ » Loyalty, of the disciples
Therefore, Jesus said to the twelve apostles, "Do you not want to go [with me] either?"
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required Expression » Expression required by Christ » Of woman with issue
Jesus said, "Who touched me?" And when everyone denied [doing it], Peter and the disciples said, "Master, many people are pressing in on you and crowding you."
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required Expression » Expression required by Christ » Needs of the hour, of philip
So Jesus, looking up and seeing a large crowd coming to Him, said to Philip [Note: He was one of the apostles, whose home town was at nearby Bethsaida. See 1:44], "Where are we going to buy [enough] bread, so that this crowd can eat?"
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required Expression » Expression required by Christ » Of impotent man
When Jesus saw him lying [there by the pool], and knew that he had been [in that condition] a long time, He said to him, "Do you want to get well?"
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