Thematic Bible: To Christ


Thematic Bible






The devil took Him again, [this time] to a very high mountain and showed Him all the world's kingdoms, along with their splendor, Verse ConceptsSuffering, Of Jesus ChristSeducersAll NationsVisualizationTemptationSatanThe DevilResisting TemptationFlat Earth

[Then] Judas (not the betrayer) [Note: This was the son of James, See Luke 6:16. He is also called Thaddaeus, See Matt. 10:3], said to Jesus, "Lord, what has happened [i.e., to your original plans to be seen by everyone when you came. See Luke 21:27], that you will reveal yourself to us apostles [only] and not to the [whole] world?" Jesus answered him, "If a person loves me, he will obey my teaching, and my Father will love him and we will come to him and make our home with him [i.e., in the person of the indwelling Holy Spirit].

If you love me, you will obey my commandments. "And I will ask the Father and He will give you another Helper [i.e., besides me], who will be with you forever.

for the Father Himself loves you [i.e., and will grant your requests without my persuasion], because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. Verse ConceptsSuffering, Encouragements InLove For GodChrist's OriginGod's Love In ChristThe FatherThe Need To Love ChristThose Who Believed In ChristLoveLoving YourselfGod's Love For UsGods LoveFathers LoveBeing Loved



hearing of your love for all saints [i.e., God's holy people], and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. Verse ConceptsLove For GodAgape LoveLove Exists Between PeopleKeeping Faith

Although you have not seen Jesus, you [still] love Him and believe in Him, and this causes you to have an indescribable, glorious joy. Verse ConceptsecstasyLove, Nature OfGloryLove Towards ChristRejoicingLove For GodBelievingNot Seeing ChristThose Loving GodYou Will Rejoice In SalvationJoyLove to ChristJoy As A Fruit Of The Spirit

As Jesus moved on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the toll booth [i.e., collecting taxes]. He said to him, "Become my follower." And he got up and followed Him. Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristCommitment, to Jesus ChristChristlikenessdiscipleship, nature ofHow Disciples Are Calleddelay, humanGospel, Responses ToSelf DenialTax CollectorsCall To ServiceResponding To God's CallInstructions About FollowingPeople Getting Uptaxes


"Every person therefore, who hears these words of mine and obeys them will be like the sensible person who built his house on a [foundation of] rock. Verse ConceptsWisdom, Source Of HumanSpiritual FoundationsStones For ProtectionHearing ChristDoing God's WorksThe Work Of The Wise

And the disciples went and did exactly what Jesus had ordered them to do. Verse ConceptsDisciples' Movements

And the disciples did [just] as Jesus had asked them, and they made preparations for the Passover meal. Verse ConceptsThe Disciples Actions

Simon replied, "Master, we worked all night, but did not catch anything. But I will lower the nets if you say so." Verse ConceptsNothingFishingActing All NightFishSuccess And Hard Work

Every person who comes to me and listens to my words and obeys them, I will show you who he is like. Verse ConceptsLikeningHearing ChristLikening PeopleDoing God's Works

Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." So, the servants filled them clear full. Verse ConceptsDivine Power Over NatureDrinking Water

And when Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to Jesus. Verse ConceptsSpeedComing To ChristPeople Getting Up


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Then He said to them, "Throw your net over the right side of the boat and you will catch some [fish]. So, they threw [the net out] but they were not able to pull it in because of so many fish. Verse ConceptsNetsMiracles Of ChristRight SidesCatch Of FishFish

Then he said, "Jesus, remember [to be merciful to] me when you come into your kingdom." Verse ConceptsMemoriesDivine RemembranceRemembering PeopleThe Crossthievescrucifixion

So, they stoned Stephen [to death] as he called out to the Lord, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit [as I die]." Verse ConceptsKneelingPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSpiritsSpirit, Nature OfThe Spirit Of ManDeath Of The RighteousIntermediate State




The devil took Him again, [this time] to a very high mountain and showed Him all the world's kingdoms, along with their splendor, Verse ConceptsSuffering, Of Jesus ChristSeducersAll NationsVisualizationTemptationSatanThe DevilResisting TemptationFlat Earth