Thematic Bible: The Call of Duty


Thematic Bible




Do you not say, ‘It is still four months until the harvest comes?’ Look, I say to you, raise your eyes and look at the fields and see, they are white for harvest. Verse ConceptsFieldsOpportunities, And SalvationColors, WhiteSoul WinnersTwo To Four MonthsSeeing SituationsMonthsIdentity In Christ

For [if it were possible] I would wish that I myself were accursed, [separated, banished] from Christ for the sake [of the salvation] of my brothers, my natural kinsmen, Verse ConceptsThe AccursedFlesh, Description OfLove, And The WorldSubstitutionSoul WinnersSeparation From GodGod CursingIsrael HardenedLife In A Material WorldRaceExamples Of Patriotismmyself


in the hope of somehow making my fellow countrymen jealous [by stirring them up so that they will seek the truth] and perhaps save some of them. Verse ConceptsGoalsevangelism, motivation forHope, Nature OfSoul WinnersSaving PeopleMaking Israel JealousMinistering To The Unsaved

To the weak I became [as the] weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means [in any and every way] save some [by leading them to faith in Jesus Christ]. Verse ConceptsWeakness, SpiritualWeakness, PhysicalSoul WinnersSaving PeopleCircumstancesThings Like PeopleWinningWeaknessorderflexibility


I have a baptism [of great suffering] with which to be baptized, and how [greatly] I am distressed until it is accomplished! Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeBaptism, significance ofMission, Of Jesus ChristForeknowledge Of ChristAccomplishingChrist's BaptismBaptism

And He answered, “Why did you have to look for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?” Verse ConceptsGod, Fatherhood OfBusynessNecessityChrist, Character OfHelpful ChildrenFervourInteraction Of Father And SonWhy Do Others Do This?Businessfatherhoodteenager




Do you not say, ‘It is still four months until the harvest comes?’ Look, I say to you, raise your eyes and look at the fields and see, they are white for harvest. Verse ConceptsFieldsOpportunities, And SalvationColors, WhiteSoul WinnersTwo To Four MonthsSeeing SituationsMonthsIdentity In Christ

For [if it were possible] I would wish that I myself were accursed, [separated, banished] from Christ for the sake [of the salvation] of my brothers, my natural kinsmen, Verse ConceptsThe AccursedFlesh, Description OfLove, And The WorldSubstitutionSoul WinnersSeparation From GodGod CursingIsrael HardenedLife In A Material WorldRaceExamples Of Patriotismmyself


in the hope of somehow making my fellow countrymen jealous [by stirring them up so that they will seek the truth] and perhaps save some of them. Verse ConceptsGoalsevangelism, motivation forHope, Nature OfSoul WinnersSaving PeopleMaking Israel JealousMinistering To The Unsaved

To the weak I became [as the] weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means [in any and every way] save some [by leading them to faith in Jesus Christ]. Verse ConceptsWeakness, SpiritualWeakness, PhysicalSoul WinnersSaving PeopleCircumstancesThings Like PeopleWinningWeaknessorderflexibility

Now it is always pleasant to be eagerly sought after [provided that it is] for a good purpose, and not just when I am with you [seeking you myself—but beware of the others doing it]. Verse ConceptsEnthusiasmFervourZealIn Men's PresenceDoing The Right Thing

Those whom I [dearly and tenderly] love, I rebuke and discipline [showing them their faults and instructing them]; so be enthusiastic and repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, your sinful behavior—seek God’s will]. Verse ConceptsAcceptance, Of InstructionEarnestnessdiscipline, divineChastisementPunishment, By GodRebukeSonsJesus Christ, Love OfZeal, ReligiousFervourZealRepentanceGod Requite Them!Discipline Childrebukingrevelation

So it is with you, since you are so very eager to have spiritual gifts and manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in ways that will build up the church [spiritually]. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsAbilityAmbition, positive aspects ofEnthusiasmencouragement, examples ofeagernessSpiritual Gifts, Purpose OfFervourZealHoly AmbitionBuilding Up The ChurchEach Local ChurchBuilding Each Other UpSpiritual GiftsGifts And Talentszealots


Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) where you are going. Verse ConceptsAboundingAgingIndustryLaborFervourDeath, Preparation ForZealPhysical LabourHard LaborState Of The DeadDeathCareer SuccessOpportunityDoing Your BestSuccess And Hard WorkWorking Hard And Not Being Lazyhardwork

That is why I remind you to fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you through the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination]. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsGiftsHandsOrdinationRemindersRenewal, Of People Of GodRevival, PersonalDuties Of Christian ServantsLaying On Of HandsFervourZealRenewedLaying On Hands To Commissionthe Gifts of GodSpiritual GiftsPutting God FirstFunGifts And TalentsGrandmothersremembrancerevivalgrandmas

I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you, Verse ConceptsFervourZealMemoriesReminders Of The Gospelremembrance