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Matthew 20:1
"For the kingdom of heaven is similar to a farmer who went out early one morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. Verse ConceptsMorningMetaphorical VineyardsLikeningIn The MorningLikening ThingsParables Of The KingdomWorkers

Matthew 13:33
Then He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is similar to yeast, which a woman worked into a batch of dough [i.e., the amount was over half a bushel], until [the dough] was completely leavened [by it]." Verse ConceptsFoodExaggerationsDoughKingdom Of God, Coming OfParablesWeights And Measures, DryYeastLeavenParables Of ChristLeavenedHidden ThingsThree Other ThingsOther Volume Measureswomanhood

Matthew 25:1
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom's home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party] Verse ConceptsLampsTypesVirginProphecies Said By JesusLikeningTen PeopleLikening ThingsParables Of The Kingdom

Matthew 22:2
"The kingdom of heaven is similar to a certain king who held a wedding reception for his son. Verse ConceptsFeastingBanquets, Events CelebratedMarriage, Between God And His PeopleMarriage, Customs ConcerningMessianic BanquetRich, TheWeddingsLikeningLikening ThingsMarriage To GodNature Of KingsParables Of The KingdomBetrothal, SpiritualCelebration

Matthew 13:44
"The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person finding a treasure hidden in a field. After finding it, he was so happy he hid it [again], then went out and sold everything he owned so he could buy that field. Verse ConceptsPersonal ConsecrationFindingHeaven, Inheritance OfSpiritual InvestmentJoy, Of The ChurchKingdom Of God, Entry IntoTreasureParables Of ChristSpiritual TreasuresFigurative FieldsFinding ThingsHidden ThingsBuying God's Giftsales

Matthew 13:24
[Then] Jesus told them another parable, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person who sowed seed in his field, Verse ConceptsLikeningFigurative FieldsLikening ThingsSowing Seeds

Matthew 13:31
Jesus told them another parable, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is similar to a seed from the mustard tree which a man took and planted in his field. Verse ConceptsLikeningParables Of SowingFigurative FieldsLikening ThingsParables Of The KingdomSeedsSowing Seeds

Matthew 13:47
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is similar to a drag-net [for fishing] that was cast into the lake and gathered all kinds [of fish]. Verse ConceptsNetsMixed MultitudeFishingParables Of The KingdomFishPatience In Relationshipsgatheringlakes

Mark 4:26
And Jesus said, "The kingdom of God is like a farmer who scattered seed on the ground, Verse ConceptsParables Of The KingdomPlanting SeedsFarmingSeedsSowing Seeds

Luke 13:18
Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? And what shall I compare it to? Verse ConceptsLikening ThingsParables Of The Kingdom

1 Corinthians 12:27
Now you people are the [spiritual] body of Christ and each one of you is an individual part of it. Verse ConceptsFellowship With ChristChrist's LimbsChurchBody Of Christ, The ChurchParticipation, In ChristPeople Of God, In NtSymbolsUnion With Christ, Significance OfUnity, Of God's PeopleNowBody Of ChristMinistersThe churchWorking TogetherSpiritual GiftsGoing To ChurchMinistryThe BodyServing The ChurchBeing Differentchristianityconnectionchrist

1 Corinthians 3:16
Do you people not know that you are God's Temple [i.e., the church. See I Pet. 2:5; I Tim. 3:15], and that the Holy Spirit of God lives in you [i.e., collectively]? Verse ConceptsHoly Spiriteternal life, experience ofGod, Present EverywhereGod, Unity OfHouse Of GodThe New NatureIndwelling Of The Holy SpiritChurch, Titles OfThe Holy Spirit In The ChurchGod Living In UsChurch Of GodGod Being With UsGoing To ChurchLiving For GodInner BeautyKnowing GodGod Being With YouRespecting Your Body

Ephesians 2:19-20
So then, you [Gentiles] are no longer foreigners and aliens [i.e., to God's promises. See verse 12], but you are fellow-citizens with the saints [i.e., God's holy people], and are part of God's family. [You are] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets [See I Cor. 12:28], with Christ Jesus Himself being the principal stone by which the entire building is aligned.

1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are all fellow-workers in God's service; you people are God's farm land; [you are] God's building. Verse ConceptsAliancesFellow WorkersLabor, Spiritual Aspects OfWork, Divine And HumanNames And Titles For The ChurchChurch, Titles OfThe Foundation Of The ChurchFigurative FieldsNetworkingAgricultureServiceWorking TogetherWorking For GodFarmingWorking For The LordBuilding Relationshipsworkingpartnershipconstructionevangelizingchrist

Colossians 2:19
He is not holding on [firmly] to the head [i.e., Christ, the head of the church], from whom the entire body, being nourished and supported by its ligaments and joints, is caused to grow in size by God. Verse ConceptsBody Of Christ, The ChurchGrowthHeadshipParticipation, In ChristChurch, Christ Authority OverGrowth Of The ChurchSinewsJoined To The ChurchChrist's LimbsHead As ChiefFastingWorking TogetherStaying Strong And Not Giving UpGod Being In ControlGrowingSupportGoing To ChurchBeing LostFeeling LostNot Being AloneThe BodySelf ImageBeing Uniqueconnectionmusclesministering

Revelation 21:2
And I [also] saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Verse ConceptsGoalsNew ThingsBetrothalCityHusbandsIntimacyKnowing God, Effects OfMarriage, Between God And His PeopleMarriage, Customs ConcerningMessianic BanquetTypesUnity, God's Goal OfWeddingsWivesWhat Heaven Will Be LikeNames And Titles For The ChurchBeauty Of JerusalemCitizens, HeavenlyCity Of GodBeauty, SpiritualInternal AdornmentMarriage To GodOthers Going DownThe Brides Wedding DressTaken To HeavenA New HomeNew JerusalemJesus As A BridegroomCitizensPreparationHeavenly VisionWaiting Till Marriagejerusalem

Matthew 16:18
And I also tell you, [although] you are Peter [i.e., a stone], it is on this rock [i.e., the truth you have just confessed] that I will build my church and [not even] the gates of the unseen place of departed spirits will win out over it [i.e., all efforts to stamp out the church by killing Christians will fail]. Verse ConceptsThe DeadGoalsFoundationsAssemblyGatesdefence, divineBuildingHadesMission, Of Jesus ChristProgressChurch AgeJesus Christ, Present Activities OfGates Of DeathProphecies Said By JesusThe Foundation Of The ChurchPeople As RocksOvercoming DeathOvercoming Through ChristThe Church UniversalNamesChurch Distinct From IsraelOvercomingTragedymath

Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a head priest who is incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but One [i.e., Jesus] who has been tempted in every way that we have, and yet without sinning. Verse ConceptsAbility, Of ChristGod, Compassion OfFaultsDocetismBeing Born In SinAtonement, in NTGospel, Historical Foundation OfGrace, And Christian LifeInnocence, Examples OfKindnessLikenessMorality, And RedemptionOptimismPerfection, DivineSatan, As TempterSatan, Resistance ToSin, Universality OfSinnersSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSuffering, Encouragements InSympathyVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesWeakness, PhysicalChrist, Humanity OfJesus Christ, Holiness OfJesus Christ, Present Activities OfJesus Christ, Temptation OfChrist, The High PriestHumility Of ChristProphecies Concerning ChristCompassion, Of ChristEnticementJesus As A ChildInfirmitiesDivine SympathyChrist's PurityJesus Christ, SinlessnessTemptationWeaknessEmotionsResisting Temptationempathy

Malachi 3:17
Verse ConceptsGrace, In OtPeople Of God, In OtTreasureUnity, Of God's PeopleChildren Blessedjewelrymakeup

John 10:11
"I am the good shepherd; and a good shepherd [is willing] to die for the sheep. Verse ConceptsAtonementAtonement, in NTClaimsKnowing God, Effects OfGrace, And Jesus ChristMetaphorsMoses, Significance OfGod our ShepherdShepherds, As Kings And LeadersSin, God's Remedy ForSubstitutionJesus Christ, Love OfChrist And His SheepChrist, The ShepherdThe Effect Of Christ's DeathGood PeopleShepherdsThe Surrendered lifeStaying PositiveriskJesus Freely Giving His Life

Luke 12:32
" [And], do not be afraid, little flock [Note: Jesus refers to His small band of disciples as sheep following Him as their Shepherd], for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom. Verse ConceptsGod, Fatherhood OfAnxietyGod, As ShepherdBeing AfraidHeaven, Inheritance OfKingdom Of God, Entry IntoHeaven,  Redeemed CommunitySheepFear, Of FuturePeople Of The KingdomKingdom Of GodThe Joy Of FathersAnxiety And FearFear And WorryBeing A Good FatherBeing Scaredgroups

John 3:29
The one who has the bride is the groom; but the best man, who stands up with him and listens to him [take his vows], is very happy when he hears him speak. So, [now] my joy is complete [i.e. over hearing about Jesus' ministry]. Verse ConceptsBridegroomBetrothalMarriage, Between God And His PeopleMarriage, Customs ConcerningRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanTypesUnity, God's Goal OfWeddingsMarriage, The BridegroomChrist, Names ForAttractionRejoicing In God's WorksJesus As A BridegroomBest FriendsJoy And HappinessLove MarriageThe Rapture

John 15:2
He will cut off [See verse 6] every branch [i.e., follower of Christ] who is in [fellowship with] me that does not bear fruit. And He will prune every branch that does bear fruit, so it will bear more fruit. Verse ConceptsAbiding In ChristPruningChastisementSuffering, Of BelieversUnfruitfulnessAfflictions, Benefits OfBearingCommandments Of ChristCutting Off BranchesThe Source Of FruitClean ObjectsBranches Of Christflexibilityfruitfulnesscutting

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