Thematic Bible: Should be
Thematic Bible
Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our spirit
You are bought with a price! Therefore glorify God in your body.
The good news was preached for this purpose even to the dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but may live according to God in the spirit.
Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our bodies
You are bought with a price! Therefore glorify God in your body.
I request (urge) (implore) you brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
Verse Concepts
Acceptance, From GodGiving, Of OneselfAbundant LifeAcceptance, divineCoolPersonal ConsecrationFalse Worshipethics, incentives towardsencouragement, examples ofAcceptance, Of WorshipDevotion To GodSurrenderingDedication In NtAromasBodyGrowthHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfHonorMercy, Response To God'sMind, Of GodPleasing GodPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesResponseSacrifice, Nt Fulfilment OfSanctification, Nature And Basis
Self DenialServanthood, And Worship Of GodTypesWork, And RedemptionWorship, Acceptable AttitudesBeing DevoutOfferings, FigurativeSpiritual Life, Described ByThe Human BodyMan's Conduct Towards GodDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsUnworldlinessEnthusiasmProvision For The BodyThat Which Is SpiritualAltarsHow To Worship GodLiving OnRight SacrificesEating DisordersServiceSurrenderSacrificeCall To ActiontransitionChristians Being Called Brothers
Being Devoted to God » Should be » In life and death
I will not be put to shame according to my earnest expectation and hope. With all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in me, whether by life or by death.
For if we live, we live to God and if we die, we die to God. Therefore should we live or die, we are God's.
Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our members
Let no sin rule in your mortal body, that you should obey the lustful desires. Also do not present your members to sin as instruments of unrighteousness. Present yourselves to God, as alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness for God.
From now on you must live the rest of your earthly lives controlled by God's will and not by human desires (lusts).
Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our substance
Do not delay the offering from your harvest and your vintage. Give the firstborn of your sons to me.
Honor Jehovah with your wealth and give him the best of all you have.
Being Devoted to God » Should be » Unreserved
You cannot serve two masters. You will hate one and love the other. You will be loyal to one master and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money (wealth) (material possessions).
Verse Concepts
Likewise, concluded Jesus, none of you may be my disciples unless you give up everything you have.
Being Devoted to God » Should be » Persevering
Jesus responded: No man, who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.
He gave us deliverance out of the hand of our enemies so we could serve him without fear.
Being Devoted to God » Should be » Abounding
Furthermore, we encourage you, brothers, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you ought to walk, and to please God, so you would abound more and more.
Children » Should be » Judiciously trained
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of God.
Verse Concepts
AngerInfantsBaby dedicationBad ParentsAdmonition, Of ParentsBad ChildrenFathers, Responsibilities OfBad AttitudeFamily, Worship InBecoming A Parentevangelists, identity ofBeing A DadBeing A KidBeing A ParentBeing A TeacherEducation, At HomeChildren, needs ofdiscipline, in the familyParental DisciplineAbuse Of Authority, Warnings AgainstHeads Of The FamilyGuidance, From Godly PeopleInexperienceInjustice, Examples OfLove, And The WorldNurtureNeglecting DutiesRespect, For Human BeingsResponsibility, For God's WorldRightsSubmission
TeachersInstruction Of ChildrenParents Duty To ChildrenAnger Of Man, CauseProvokingDealing With Rebellious ChildrenChildrearingControlling ParentsCaring For ChildrenParental LoveAbusive ParentsChild AbuseFathers And SonsExamples Of Fathers' LoveFathers Loving CareFamily UnityTraining ChildrenparentingDadsRaising ChildrenBeing A Good FatherKidsParents LoveRespecting ParentsDiscipline ChildParents Being WrongLoving Your ParentsLoving Childrentrainingwrathparenthood
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child. The rod of discipline (instruction) will drive it far from him.
Correct your son, and he will give you rest. Yes, he will give you delight.
Children » Should be » Instructed in the ways of God
Assemble the people, the men and the women and children and the alien who is in your town. Assemble them that they may hear and learn and respect Jehovah your God, and be careful to observe all the words of this Law. Their children, who have not known, will hear and learn to respect Jehovah your God, as long as you live on the land you will possess when you cross the Jordan River.
Children » Should be » Brought early to the house of God
After she weaned him she took him to Shiloh. She also took a three-year-old bull, a bushel of flour, and a leather bag full of wine. She took Samuel, young as he was, to the Temple of Jehovah at Shiloh.
Children » Should be » Brought to Christ
People were bringing little children to him so he could touch them. His disciples turned them away. But when Jesus saw it he was moved with indignation. He said: Allow the little children to come to me! Do not turn them away for they belong to the kingdom of God. Truly I tell you, he who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child shall not enter it. read more.
He took them in his arms, put his hands upon them and blessed them.
He took them in his arms, put his hands upon them and blessed them.
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.
Enemies » Should be » Overcome by kindness
My servant David, Saul said, I have sinned. Come back. I will not harm you again. You valued my life today. I have acted like a fool. I made a terrible mistake.
Enemies » Should be » Loved
I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Verse Concepts
Forgiveness, Application Ofevil, believers' responses toGrace, In Human RelationshipsMaliceOpposition, To Sin And EvilPersecution, Attitudes ToPrayer, For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversSuffering SaintsIntercessory PrayerPersecution, Christian ResponseDuties To EnemiesDifferent TeachingsLove Your Neighbour!Praying For Sinners
Enemies » Should be » Prayed for
He kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Jehovah, do not charge this sin against them. After saying this he fell asleep in death.
Godly Fear » Should be » Constantly maintained
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but reverence Jehovah all day long.
You shall eat in the presence of Jehovah your God, at the place where He chooses to establish his name, the tithe of your grain, your new wine, your oil, and the firstborn of your herd and your flock, so that you may learn to respect Jehovah your God always.
That all the people of the earth might know the hand of Jehovah is mighty: that you might reverence Jehovah your God forever.
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in our callings
Servants, obey your masters according to the flesh in all things, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, respecting God.
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope
Sanctify the Christ as Lord (kurios: master) in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every man who asks you a reason for your hope, yet with meekness (mildness) and respect!
Verse Concepts
Acknowledge, Faith In ChristAbsolute TruthAgnosticismCoolApologeticsDesires For HolinessFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsWhat Christian Should Do Alwaysevangelists, identity ofequipping, spiritualAskingHope, As ConfidenceHope, Results OfOpportunities, And SalvationReadinessReasonSensitivitySpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfWatchfulness, Of BelieversWitnessing, Approaches To
Witnessing, Importance OfJesus Christ, LordMissionary WorkReasoningTestify On God's BehalfAccusations, Against Early ChristiansThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleAnswering PeopleReasons For Faith In ChristChrist Is LordReady To SpeakThe Hope Of The GospelHope For The RighteousRespectHope And FaithAnxiety And StressGentleness As A Fruit Of The SpiritHope Kjvanswersreverence
Godly Fear » Should be » Taught to others
Come, you sons, listen to me. I will teach you the respect of Jehovah.
Godly Fear » Should be » Prayed for
Teach me your way, O Jehovah, so that I may live in your truth. Unite my heart to reverence you.
The Heart » Should be » Single
Servants, obey your masters according to the flesh in all things, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, respecting God.
Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of your heart, as to Christ.
The Heart » Should be » Applied unto wisdom
Teach us to number each of our days so that we may present to you a heart of wisdom.
Pay close attention to wisdom, and let your [mind and] heart (inner being) reach for discernment.
The Heart » Should be » Guided in the right way
The Heart » Should be » Given to God
My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep my ways.
The Heart » Should be » Tender
You should be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also forgave you through (by means of) Christ.
Verse Concepts
CompassionAbusive HusbandsGod, Compassion OfAbuse From a SpouseAsking for forgivenessGentlenessForgiveness, Application OfActs of KindnessImitating JesusBad ChildrenFaultsAdultsAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansBeing A KidAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, In Human RelationshipsKindnessForgiving Ones EnemiesMercy, Response To God'sCaring For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversResponseSensitivitySin, Accepting Forgiveness Of
UnforgivenessCharitable AttitudeForgive OthersLove To Others Shown InControlling AngerBrotherly LoveCaringDuties To NeighboursForgive One AnotherThe Need For MercyReciprocityForgivenessforgiving othersForgiving YourselfEncouraging One AnotherGod's ForgivenessLove And ForgivenessTreating OthersAnger And ForgivenessLoving One AnotherForgiveness Kjvempathyforgivingtenderheartednessothers
The Heart » Should be » Kept with diligence
The Heart » Should be » Prepared unto God
Samuel told the entire nation of Israel: If you return to Jehovah with all your hearts you must get rid of the foreign gods you have, including the statues of the goddess Astarte. You must dedicate your lives to Jehovah and serve him only. Then he will rescue you from the Philistines.
The Heart » Should be » Perfect with God
Let your hearts be committed to Jehovah our God. Then you will live by his laws and keep his commands as you have today.
The Heart » Should be » Purified
Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded (uncertain) (doubter) (skeptic).
Kings » Should be » Reverenced
The king was told that the prophet was there. Nathan went in and bowed low before the king.
Then David got up and left the cave. He called to Saul: My lord! When Saul looked back. David knelt down with his face touching the ground.
Kings » Should be » Obeyed
Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
You must be in subjection, not only because of that wrath, but also for the sake of your conscience.
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it is to the king,
Kings » Should be » Honored
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.
Verse Concepts
Loving Your MotherCommitment, to God's peopleethics, socialChristiansBelieversAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLove, For One AnotherRespect, For Human BeingsReverence, And Social BehaviourTributesLove, Of Fellow ManCitizens, Christian DutiesBrotherhoodBrotherly LoveReverence To GodAttitudes Towards KingsHonour The HonourableLove Fellow Christians!Fear God!
Render therefore to all their due. Provide tribute to whom tribute is due. Give custom to whom custom is owed. Render fear to whom fear is owed and offer honor to whom honor is deserved.
Kings » Should be » Prayed for
I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, They should be made for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Kings » Should be » Feared
My son, respect Jehovah and the king. Do not associate with those who want to change things.
Love to Christ » Should be » Ardent
(The Shulamite to her Beloved) Set me as a signature ring seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm. For Love is as strong as death. Zeal (devotion) is as fixed as the grave. And zeal burns like coals of fire, the very flame of Jehovah.
Love to Christ » Should be » Even unto death
Why do you weep and break my heart? Paul answered: For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
They conquered (overcame) him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives when faced with death.
Love to Christ » Should be » With the soul
(To Her Beloved) Tell me, O you whom I love where you feed your flock and where you make it rest at noon. Why should I be as one who veils herself by the flocks of your companions?
Love to Christ » Should be » Unquenchable
Many waters cannot quench love. Rivers cannot wash it away. If a man would give all the riches of his house for love, it would be utterly despised.
Love to Christ » Should be » Sincere
Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an incorruptible (sincere) (principled) (unending) love.
Love to Christ » Should be » Supreme
He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. He who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Verse Concepts
daughtersLoving Your MotherFathers, Responsibilities Ofdiscipleship, cost ofMothers, Responsibilities OfSelf SacrificeSonsHeart, Affections OfLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfLove Towards Christ, Shown ByLove For GodUnworthinessMore ThanNot Honouring ParentsThe Need To Love ChristMothersmomsLoving YourselfSelf Worth
Love to Christ » Should be » In proportion to our mercies
She loved much! She has many sins and they are forgiven. When little is forgiven, little love is shown.
God's Mercy » Should be » Magnified
Do not give glory to us, O Jehovah. Do not give glory to us. Give glory to your name because of your loving kindness and faithfulness.
Give thanks to Jehovah because he is good, because his mercy endures forever!
O Give thanks to Jehovah because he is good and his loving kindness is eternal. Let the people of Israel say: His loving kindness is eternal. Let the priests of God say: His loving kindness is eternal. read more.
Let all who worship him say: His loving kindness is eternal.
Let all who worship him say: His loving kindness is eternal.
God's Mercy » Should be » Sought for others
The Israel of God will have peace and mercy. All who walk by this rule will also.
May the Lord grant him to find the mercy of God in that day, and in how many things he ministered at Ephesus, you know very well.
to Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
God's Mercy » Should be » Pleaded in prayer
([[Psalm of David] when the prophet Nathan came to him after David's adultery with Bathsheba:]) Have mercy on me, O God, in keeping with your loving-kindness. According to your unlimited compassion, wipe out my transgressions.
O Jehovah, remember your loving kindness and merciful deeds. They have existed from eternity.
God's Mercy » Should be » Rejoiced in
I will rejoice and be glad because of your loving-kindness (mercy). You have seen my misery. You have known my troubles.
God's Mercy » Should be » Sought for ourselves
Be merciful to me, Jehovah, for I am faint. O Jehovah, heal me, for my bones are in agony.
Ministers » Should be » Ensamples to the flock
Brothers, be imitators of me. Pay attention to those who live by the example we have given you.
It is not because we do not have the right, but to make ourselves an example for you to imitate us.
Let no man look down on your youth. Be an example to the believers in speech and conduct, in love, in faith and chasteness.
Verse Concepts
Back to schoolAdultsAdventureFaith, Nature OfFaith, Growth InBecoming An AdultExamplesBelieversHoliness Of MinistersInexperienceInferiorityShynessYouthDuties Of Christian ServantsYoung MenLoving OthersMinisters, Should BeLove To OthersNames And Titles For The ChristianAgape LoveAge DiscriminationExample Of Believers
Do not lord it over your charge, but make yourselves examples to the flock.
Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people
Having much affection for you, we were well pleased to impart the good news of God to you and also to share our lives with you. You have become very dear to us.
It is right for me to feel this way on behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart. Both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news you are all partakers with me of grace.
You know how we dealt with each one of you. It was like a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging and showing you.
Ministers » Should be » Disinterested
Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you. I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you. The children should not provide for the parents, but the parents for the children.
We did not try to get praise from anyone, either from you or from others, even though as apostles of Christ we could have made demands on you.
Ministers » Should be » Holy
Be God's holy men. Do not dishonor the name of your God. Be holy because you bring sacrifices by fire to Jehovah. It is the food (bread) of your God.
Also make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it, like the engravings of a seal: Holy to Jehovah.
but given to hospitality, as a lover of good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;
Ministers » Should be » Gentle
The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind (gentle) to all, able to teach, and patient when wronged.
But we were gentle when we were with you, like a mother taking care of her children.
Ministers » Should be » Patient
In everything we commend ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind (gentle) to all, able to teach, and patient when wronged.
Ministers » Should be » Devoted
I do not consider my life of any account. It is not dear to me so that I may finish the race, and I may accomplish the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to preach the good news of the grace of God.
Verse Concepts
I will not be put to shame according to my earnest expectation and hope. With all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in me, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Ministers » Should be » Prayerful
For this cause I bow my knees to the Father.
I always offer prayer filled with joy for you,
Ministers » Should be » Studious and meditative
Be diligent and think about these things. Give yourself wholly to them. That way your progress may be apparent to all.
Ministers » Should be » Strict in ruling their own families
one who manages well his own house, having his children in subjection with all seriousness;
Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
Ministers » Should be » Apt to teach
The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach;
Verse Concepts
FaultsFaith, As A Body Of Beliefselders, in the churchBlamelessness, Church MinistersChurch Authority, Of EldarsReproachTeachersLove, In RelationshipsHospitality, A Duty Of God's PeopleMinistry, In The ChurchMonogamyPolygamyPreaching, Importance OfSelf ControlWatchfulness, Of LeadersConduct, ProperMaterialism
The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind (gentle) to all, able to teach, and patient when wronged.
Ministers » Should be » Pure
Get out of her my people! Touch no unclean thing! Come out from it and be pure, you who carry the vessels of Jehovah.
They should maintain the secret of the faith with a clear conscience.
Ministers » Should be » Sober, just, and temperate
Never drink beer or wine when you or your sons enter the sacred tent. If you do, you will die right there! This is a long lasting law from generation to generation.
but given to hospitality, as a lover of good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;
Ministers » Should be » Blameless
The overseer must be blameless as God's steward. He must not be self-willed, not prone to anger, not a brawler, and not violent (quarrelsome) (pugnacious), not greedy of dishonest gain.
The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach;
Verse Concepts
FaultsFaith, As A Body Of Beliefselders, in the churchBlamelessness, Church MinistersChurch Authority, Of EldarsReproachTeachersLove, In RelationshipsHospitality, A Duty Of God's PeopleMinistry, In The ChurchMonogamyPolygamyPreaching, Importance OfSelf ControlWatchfulness, Of LeadersConduct, ProperMaterialism
Ministers » Should be » Hospitable
The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach;
Verse Concepts
FaultsFaith, As A Body Of Beliefselders, in the churchBlamelessness, Church MinistersChurch Authority, Of EldarsReproachTeachersLove, In RelationshipsHospitality, A Duty Of God's PeopleMinistry, In The ChurchMonogamyPolygamyPreaching, Importance OfSelf ControlWatchfulness, Of LeadersConduct, ProperMaterialism
but given to hospitality, as a lover of good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;
Ministers » Should be » Willing
Shepherd the flock of God in your care. Exercise the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God. Do not do it for dishonest gain, but eagerly.
Verse Concepts
God, As ShepherdCovetingChurch Authority, Of EldarsEnthusiasmeagernessdiligenceBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanGreed, Believers' Response ToGuardsHiringMinistry, In The ChurchMoney, Attitudes ToResponsibility, For God's WorldShepherds, As Church LeaderUnselfishnessWatchfulness, Of LeadersMaterialismMoneyPastors
I heard the voice of Jehovah. He said: Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? And I said: Here I am. Send me!
Ministers » Should be » Self-denying
But I discipline my body, and bring it into subjection, so that after I have preached to others I will not be disqualified.
Ministers » Should be » Impartial
I charge you in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the chosen angels, that you observe these [principles] without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
Ministers » Should be » Strong in grace
You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace (loving-kindness) that is in Christ Jesus.
Ministers » Should be » Watchful
Be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist (preacher of the good news), and fulfill your ministry.
Ministers » Should be » Humble
serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and with trials that came on me by the plots of the Jews.
Obedience to God » Should be » From the heart
If you faithfully obey my commandments that I give you today, love Jehovah your God, and serve him with all your heart and with all your being,
But thanks to God, that you were the servants of sin yet you became obedient from the heart to the teachings delivered to you.
Obedience to God » Should be » With willingness
If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land.
As soon as they hear of me, they will obey me. Foreigners will cringe in front of me.
Obedience to God » Should be » Undeviating
and do not turn aside from any of the words I command you today, to the right or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.
Obedience to God » Should be » Constant
My beloved, you have always obeyed, not just in my presence, but now much more in my absence. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Obedience to God » Should be » Unreserved
He said: You have done everything Jehovah's servant Moses ordered you to do. You have obeyed all my commands. You have never deserted the other Israelites. You have been careful to obey the commandments of Jehovah your God.
God, Power of » Should be » Acknowledged
You are great and powerful, glorious, splendid, and majestic. Everything in heaven and earth is yours, and you, O Jehovah, are king, supreme ruler over all.
You who are far away hear what I have done. You who are near will acknowledge (comprehend) (recognize) my power!
God, Power of » Should be » Feared
Do not fear those who kill the body. They are not able to take away your [everlasting] life. Instead, fear him who is able to destroy both life and body in the ever-burning fires. (Greek: Gehenna: continuously burning trash fires in the valley of Hinnom.)
Verse Concepts
Do you not reverence (respect) me? Asks Jehovah. Do you not tremble [with awe] in my presence? I made the sand a boundary for the sea, a permanent barrier it cannot cross. Although the waves toss continuously, they cannot break through. Although they roar, they cannot cross it.
God, Power of » Should be » Pleaded in prayer
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (the wicked one).' (Psalm 82:4) (Psalm 97:10) (Matthew 13:19) (John 17:15) (1 John 5:19)
Let the groans of prisoners come into your presence. With your powerful arm (according to the greatness of your power) rescue those who are condemned to death.
God, Power of » Should be » Magnified
To the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord. There is glory, majesty, dominion, and power, before all time, now, and for evermore, amen.
Arise O Jehovah be exalted in your strength. We will sing to praise your power.
The scriptures » Should be » Read publicly to all
He read it in the wide place in front of the Water Gate from early morning till the middle of the day. Everyone who could understand it, men and women alike were able to listen to it. All the people got to hear the Book of the Law.
On a day of fasting, you must read from the scroll Jehovah's message that you wrote as I dictated. You must read it to the people in Jehovah's Temple. You must also read it to all the people of Judah when they come from their cities.
After the public reading of the law and the prophets the synagogue officials sent to them, saying: You men and brothers if you have a message of encouragement for the people speak.
when all Israel comes to appear before Jehovah your God at the place he will choose, you shall read this Law in front of all Israel in their hearing. Assemble the people, the men and the women and children and the alien who is in your town. Assemble them that they may hear and learn and respect Jehovah your God, and be careful to observe all the words of this Law. Their children, who have not known, will hear and learn to respect Jehovah your God, as long as you live on the land you will possess when you cross the Jordan River.
The scriptures » Should be » Taught to children
Carefully teach them to your sons. Talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way. Speak about them when you lie down, and when you rise up.
Teach them to your children! Talk about them in your home and away. Speak of them when you lie down or get up.
From childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to make you wise to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Verse Concepts
The scriptures » Should be » Used against our spiritual enemies
In reply Jesus answered: It is written; man shall not live on bread alone, but on all (everything) (every word) (every utterance) (every declaration) that proceeds from the mouth of Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 8:3)
Go away, Satan! demanded Jesus. It is written, It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.' (Deuteronomy 6:13-15)
Again it is written, Jesus replied, 'you must not put Jehovah your God to the test.' (Deuteronomy 6:16)
The scriptures » Should be » Not only heard, but obeyed
He replied: More blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.
Everyone who hears my words, and does them is like a wise man that builds his house on a rock.
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, who deceive themselves.
The scriptures » Should be » Taught to all
In the third year of his reign he sent out the following officials to teach in the cities of Judah: Benhail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah. With them were the Levites Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, Tob Adonijah, and the priests Elishama and Jehoram. They taught in Judah. They had the Book of Torah (the Law) (Jehovah's Teachings) with them when they taught the people in all the cities of Judah.
And Jeshua and Bani and Sherebiah and Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites made the law clear to the people: and the people kept in their places. They read from the book the Law of God making it clear (translating it), so that their minds were able to take it in.
The scriptures » Should be » Laid up in the heart
Take these words of mine to heart and keep them in mind. Write them down, tie them around your wrist, and wear them as headbands to remind you.
The scriptures » Should be » Appealed to
Let it be as it is written, He that boasts, let him boast in Jehovah! (Jeremiah 9:24)
Because it is written: You shall be holy for I am holy.
The scriptures » Should be » Read
He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
Search Jehovah's book and read it out loud. Not one of these animals will be missing. Not one will lack a mate, because Jehovah has commanded it, and his Spirit will gather them together.
The scriptures » Should be » Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God
For this purpose we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, you accepted it, not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.
The scriptures » Should be » Searched
You search (investigate) (study) the Scriptures because you think that in them you have everlasting life. These Scriptures testify about me.
They replied: Are you also from Galilee? Search, and see that no prophet comes out of Galilee.
The scriptures » Should be » Not handled deceitfully
We have renounced the hidden things of shame. And we do not walk in craftiness and deceit. We do not adulterate the word of God. But by the manifestation of the truth we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
The scriptures » Should be » Talked of continually
Carefully teach them to your sons. Talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way. Speak about them when you lie down, and when you rise up.
The scriptures » Should be » Known
From childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to make you wise to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.
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The scriptures » Should be » The standard of teaching
If any man speaks, speak as it were utterances of God. If any man ministers, minister with the strength which God supplies! May God be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. The glory and dominion belong to God forever and ever. Amen.
The scriptures » Should be » Received with meekness
Therefore get rid of all filthiness and wickedness. Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save you.
The scriptures » Should be » Searched daily
The Bereans were nobler than those in Thessalonica because they received the word with all readiness of mind and examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul told them was true.
The scriptures » Should be » Believed
When he was raised from the dead his disciples remembered that he said this. Then they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus said.
Seeking God » Should be » With the heart
Devote your mind and heart to seek Jehovah your God. Begin to build the sanctuary of Jehovah God. That way you may bring the Ark of the Covenant of Jehovah and the sacred articles belonging to God into the Temple that will be built for the name of Jehovah.
From there you will seek Jehovah your God with all your heart and with all your being. And you will find him!
Seeking God » Should be » With diligence
Without faith it is impossible to please God. He who comes to God must believe that he is and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Seeking God » Should be » While he may be found
Seek Jehovah while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.
Seeking God » Should be » Immediate
I said: Plow new ground for yourselves, plant righteousness, and reap the blessings that your devotion to me will produce. It is time for you to turn to me, Jehovah, and I will come and pour out righteousness on you.
Seeking God » Should be » Evermore
Seek Jehovah and seek his strength. Seek his presence constantly!
Seeking God » Should be » In the day of trouble
In the day of my trouble I sought Jehovah. My hand was stretched out in the night, and did not get tired. I refused to be comforted.
Sin » Should be » Hated
Respect for Jehovah means to hate evil. I hate: pride, and arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
Hate evil, and love good! Establish justice in the gate. It may be that Jehovah, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.
You who love Jehovah hate evil! He preserves his anointed ones. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
Sin » Should be » Departed from
The foundation of God stands firm having this seal: Jehovah knows those who belong to him, and: Everyone who names the name of Jehovah is to abstain from wickedness.
Sin » Should be » Mortified
for if you live according to flesh, you are about to die. If by the Spirit, you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Make your members that are upon the earth dead with regard to fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness (greed), which is idolatry.
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GluttonyLicentiousnessCovetingFornicationAdultery, SpiritualBodily LimbsBaptism, significance ofdesiresThe Sin NatureGreed, Believers' Response ToLustLove, In RelationshipsSexual AberrationsSelf DenialMisersMortificationOpposition, To Sin And EvilPurity, Moral And SpiritualSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceSexualitySin, Avoidance OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InLasciviousness
Sexual ChastityCovetousness, Nature ofIdolatry Consists OfAppetite, SexualImpuritySexual RelationshipsCrucifying Our FleshEvil PassionsDeath To SelfAffection, EvilDead To SinEvil DesiresIdolatryAvoid ImmoralityNature Of IdolatryCovetousnessAffectionsexGreedMoviesSexual ImmoralityPassionBeing GaySexual Purity
Sin » Should be » Mourned over
I confess my guilt. My sin troubles me.
A voice is heard on the bare hills. It is the crying and the pleading of the people of Israel. They are perverted and have forgotten Jehovah their God.
Sin » Should be » Confessed
The man who covers his sins will not be blessed; but whoever confesses and leaves them will have mercy.
He comes to men and says: 'I sinned, and perverted what was right, but I did not get what I deserved.'
Sin » Should be » Guarded against
Tremble, stand in awe and do not sin! Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and keep silent.
([Psalm of David]) I said: I will guard my ways that I may not sin with my tongue. I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle while the wicked are in my presence.
Sin » Should be » Avoided even in appearance
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Sin » Should be » Striven against
Sin » Should be » Abhorred
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor evil and cling to good.
Sin » Should be » Wholly destroyed
We know this that our old self was impaled with him that the body of sin might be destroyed, that we should no longer be in bondage to sin.
Sin » Should be » Put away
if you put away the sin that is in your hand and allow no evil to dwell in your tent,
national Sins » Should be » Confessed
If you and your children return to Jehovah your God and obey him with all your heart and with all your being, doing everything I command you today,
The children of Israel cried out to Jehovah: We sinned against you. We left our God and served the Baals.
However if they confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors and the treacherous things they did to oppose me,
If they come to their senses and are sorry for what they have done, and plead with you in the land where they are captives, saying: We have sinned. We have done wrong. We have been wicked. If they change their attitude toward you in the land of their enemies where they are captives, if they pray to you toward the land that you gave their ancestors, and the city you have chosen, and the temple I have built for your name,
national Sins » Should be » Turned from
Wash yourselves! Become clean! Get your evil deeds out of my sight. Stop doing evil.
Return, O Israel, to Jehovah your God, for you have stumbled because of your iniquity. Return to Jehovah and say to him: 'Take away all iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit (young bulls) of our lips.' (Hebrews 13:15)
national Sins » Should be » Repented of
The people of Nineveh believed God and they proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them.
However if the nation that I threatened turns away from doing wrong. Then I will change my plans about the disaster I planned to do to it.
national Sins » Should be » Mourned over
Even now, said Jehovah, turn to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning!
Waiting upon God » Should be » Specially in adversity
I will wait for Jehovah, who hides his face from the descendants of Jacob. I will hope in him.
([[Psalm of David] when Saul sent men to watch and kill him:]) Rescue me from my enemies, O my God. Protect me from those who attack me. Deliver me from troublemakers. Save me from bloodthirsty people. They lie in ambush for me right here! Fierce men attack me, O Jehovah, but not because of any disobedience. read more.
And not because any sin or any guilt on my part. They hurry to take positions against me. Wake up, and help me; see for yourself. O Jehovah God of Hosts, God of Israel, arise to punish all the nations. Have no pity on any who pursue iniquity. They return in the evening. They howl like dogs. They prowl the city. See what pours out of their mouths, swords from their lips! They think: Who will hear us? O Jehovah, you laugh at them. You make fun of all the nations. O my strength, I watch for you! God is my stronghold, my merciful God!
And not because any sin or any guilt on my part. They hurry to take positions against me. Wake up, and help me; see for yourself. O Jehovah God of Hosts, God of Israel, arise to punish all the nations. Have no pity on any who pursue iniquity. They return in the evening. They howl like dogs. They prowl the city. See what pours out of their mouths, swords from their lips! They think: Who will hear us? O Jehovah, you laugh at them. You make fun of all the nations. O my strength, I watch for you! God is my stronghold, my merciful God!
Waiting upon God » Should be » With patience
([Psalm of David]) I waited patiently for Jehovah and he bent down to me and heard my cry.
Surrender to Jehovah and wait patiently for him. Do not be preoccupied with an evildoer who succeeds in his way when he carries out his schemes.
Waiting upon God » Should be » With the soul
I will wait calmly for God alone, because my hope comes from him.
([Psalm of David]) I wait silently for my God. My salvation comes from him.
Waiting upon God » Should be » With resignation
It is good to go on hoping and quietly waiting for the salvation of Jehovah.
Waiting upon God » Should be » In the way of his judgments
Yes, Jehovah, walking in the way of your Laws, we wait for you. Your name and your fame are the desire of our hearts.
Waiting upon God » Should be » With hope in his word
I wait for Jehovah, I do wait. And in his word I do hope.
Waiting upon God » Should be » With earnest desire
I wait for Jehovah more than the watchmen for the morning. Yes, more than the watchmen for the morning.
Waiting upon God » Should be » Continually
Return to your God. Constantly express loving kindness and justice. Always wait with hope in your God.
Waiting upon God » Should be » All day
Make me walk (guide me) (bend me) in your truth and teach me because you are my God of salvation. I wait all day long for you.
Waiting upon God » Should be » With full confidence
But as for me, I will look to Jehovah! I will wait for the God of my salvation! My God will hear me.
Watchfulness » Should be » With sobriety
The end of all things is near. Be of sound mind and judgment. Also be sober for the purpose of prayer.
Therefore, let us not sleep like others do. But let us watch and be sober.
Watchfulness » Should be » With prayer
With prayer and supplication pray at all times in the Spirit. Watch with all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones.
Verse Concepts
Baptism Of The Holy SpiritAlertFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsBoldness, Comes FromImportunity, Towards GodPersecution, Attitudes ToPerseverancePrayer, For OthersPrayer, In The ChurchPrayer, Persistence InSleep, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, ArmourSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictWatchfulness, Of BelieversPrayer, Offered WithIntercessory PrayerUnceasingAll Believers Are SaintsAlways PrayingPrayer LanguageOpportunityExamples of secret prayerDiligent Prayer
faith in hard timesEndurancePraying For OthersSpiritual WarfareStaying Strong And Not Giving UpOvercoming Hard TimesStaying Strong During Hard TimesPatience In Hard TimesNever Giving UpPrayer During Hard TimesPrayingOvercoming AdversityGuidance And StrengthPersistenceGod Answering PrayersHard Work And PerseveranceResolving Conflictperserverancevocationperseveringsupplicationpetition
Be on the watch all the time. Pray for the strength to escape all these things in order to stand before the Son of man.
Watchfulness » Should be » With steadfastness in the faith
Be alert (be watchful) and stand fast (be vigilant) (persevere) in the faith, carry on as men (be courageous), be strong. (Ps 31:24)
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AlertFaithfulness, To GodFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsBeing PreparedBeing A Man Of GodBeing AfraidGuardsSpiritual VitalitySpiritual Warfare, As ConflictStabilityStandingWatchfulness, Of BelieversWeakness, SpiritualDependabilityVigilanceStrength Of PeopleStanding FirmBe Courageous!Be Strong!Not Giving UpCourage
Masculinityfaith in hard timesfaith and strengthFastingStaying StrongCourage And StrengthFaith KjvKeeping FaithStaying Strong And Not Giving UpHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveHaving FaithStrength And FaithStaying PositiveHope And LoveNever Giving UpBelieving In YourselfStrength And LovepotentialwomanhoodGuarding Yourself
Watchfulness » Should be » With thanksgiving
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being vigilant with thanksgiving.
Watchfulness » Should be » At all times
Blessed is the man who listens to me. He watches daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts.
Watchfulness » Should be » In all things
Be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist (preacher of the good news), and fulfill your ministry.
Watchfulness » Should be » With heedfulness
Be awake (beware) (be cautious and active), watch (perceive) and pray, for you do not know the time.
Widow's » Should be » Allowed to share in our blessings
This food is for the Levites, since they own no property, and for the foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your towns. They are to come and get all they need. Do this, and Jehovah your God will bless you in everything you do.
Enjoy yourselves in the presence of Jehovah your God along with your sons, daughters, male and female slaves, the Levites who live in your cities, the foreigners, orphans, and widows who live among you. Enjoy yourselves at the place Jehovah your God will choose as a dwelling for his name.
When you reap your harvest in your field and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it. It shall be for the alien, for the orphan, and for the widow, in order that Jehovah your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. When you beat the olives from your olive tree, you shall not go over the boughs again. It shall be for the alien, for the orphan, and for the widow. When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you shall not go over it again. It shall be for the alien, for the orphan, and for the widow.
Widow's » Should be » Relieved by their friends
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show righteousness towards their own family, and to repay their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
Verse Concepts
Acceptance, From GodFaithfulness, In Human Relationshipsethics, personaldiscipleship, nature ofLearning From Other PeopleGrandchildrenGrandparentsHomeLove, And The WorldParentsPleasing GodPoverty, Remedies ForReligionRightsSanctity Of LifeYouthChildren, attitudes towardsWidows, Should BeChildren, Duties OfCaring For Children
Caring For ParentsLove Between RelativesHonouring ParentsPeople ProvidingChildren, responsibilities to GodFamiliesparentingRaising ChildrenWomen's RolesResponsibilityFamily FirstMotherhoodParenting ResponsibilitiesRespecting ParentsGrandmothersLeaving Parents For SpouseFathers Responsibilitiesparenthoodpiety
If any woman that believes has dependant widows, she must assist them and not let the congregation be burdened. Then it can assist those who are actually widows.
Widow's » Should be » Relieved by the church
The number of disciples increased at that time. A murmuring arose on the part of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
Let a widow be put on the list if she is under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
Widow's » Should be » Honored, if widows indeed
Honor widows that are truly widows.
Widow's » Should be » Pleaded for
Learn to do good (well) (right). Seek justice. Correct oppressors. Defend orphans. Plead the case of widows.
Widow's » Should be » Visited in affliction
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for the fatherless persons and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of PossessionsAcceptance, divineAbsent FathersExploitationsCompassion, Examples OfCommitment, to the worldethics, socialethics, incentives towardsBlamelessness, In Christian LivingdiscouragementAcceptance, Of WorshipBereaved, Care ForSocial JusticeHoliness, Worldly SeparationHonorOrphansRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanPoverty, Attitudes Towards
Purity, Moral And SpiritualReligionSensitivityShepherds, As Church LeaderSociety, Positive Aspects OfWidowsTrue ReligionAfflicted, Duty To ThemLove To Others Shown InWidows, Should BeCares Of This WorldFaultlessnessCaring For OthersVisiting Of The SickActive LifestylesAge DiscriminationPeople Helping OrphansThe FatherGod Caring For Orphans
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