Thematic Bible: The lord seeking that which was lost
Thematic Bible
The lord seeking that which was lost » What not to seek
So if you have been raised with the Messiah, seek what is above, where the Messiah is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on what is above, not on what is on the earth.
so that you may live,
and the Lord, the God of Hosts,
will be with you,
as you have claimed.
just as I also try to please all people in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, so that they may be saved.
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The lord seeking that which was lost » The reward for not seeking the lord
they don’t seek the Lord.
Therefore they have not prospered,
and their whole flock is scattered.
In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa developed a disease in his feet, and his disease became increasingly severe. Yet even in his disease he didn't seek the Lord but the physicians. Asa died in the forty-first year of his reign and rested with his fathers.
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who shall not find wisdom when they seek it
Wisdom calls out in the street; she raises her voice in the public squares. She cries out above the commotion; she speaks at the entrance of the city gates: "How long, foolish ones, will you love ignorance? [How long] will [you] mockers enjoy mocking and [you] fools hate knowledge? read more.
If you turn to my discipline, then I will pour out my spirit on you and teach you my words. Since I called out and you refused, extended my hand and no one paid attention, since you neglected all my counsel and did not accept my correction, I, in turn, will laugh at your calamity. I will mock when terror strikes you, when terror strikes you like a storm and your calamity comes like a whirlwind, when trouble and stress overcome you. Then they will call me, but I won't answer; they will search for me, but won't find me. Because they hated knowledge, didn't choose to fear the Lord,
If you turn to my discipline, then I will pour out my spirit on you and teach you my words. Since I called out and you refused, extended my hand and no one paid attention, since you neglected all my counsel and did not accept my correction, I, in turn, will laugh at your calamity. I will mock when terror strikes you, when terror strikes you like a storm and your calamity comes like a whirlwind, when trouble and stress overcome you. Then they will call me, but I won't answer; they will search for me, but won't find me. Because they hated knowledge, didn't choose to fear the Lord,
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who does not seek God
the wicked arrogantly thinks:
“There is no accountability,
since God does not exist.”
because they do not seek Your statutes.
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who not to seek after
“Do not turn to mediums or consult spiritists, or you will be defiled by them; I am Yahweh your God.
The lord seeking that which was lost » The reward for seeking knowledge
My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, listening closely to wisdom and directing your heart to understanding; furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, read more.
if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God.
if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God.
The lord seeking that which was lost » Those that seek mischief
but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who seeks destruction
one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
The lord seeking that which was lost » Those that seek good
but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who seeks rebellion
The lord seeking that which was lost » Those that do not seek the lord
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and who depend on horses! They trust in the number of chariots and in the great strength of charioteers. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel and they do not seek the Lord's help. But He also is wise and brings disaster. He does not go back on what He says; He will rise up against the house of wicked men and against the allies of evildoers. Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the Lord raises His hand [to strike], the helper will stumble and the helped will fall; both will perish together.
The lord seeking that which was lost » Those that seek death
is a vanishing mist,
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who seeks love
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
The lord seeking that which was lost » Why people seek jesus Christ
Jesus answered, "I assure you: You are looking for Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate the loaves and were filled. Don't work for the food that perishes but for the food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal of approval on Him."
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who shall seek the lord
For the Israelites must live many days without king or prince, without sacrifice or sacred pillar, and without ephod or household idols. Afterwards, the people of Israel will return and seek the Lord their God and David their king. They will come with awe to the Lord and to His goodness in the last days.