Thematic Bible: Watchfulness


Thematic Bible




“Blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] is the man who listens to me,
Watching daily at my gates,
Waiting at my doorposts.
Verse ConceptsDaily DutyUnceasingAlways Being ActiveWaiting At GatesBlessed In ServiceRejoicing In WisdomSchoolWaiting On The Lordmistress


“Blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] is the man who listens to me,
Watching daily at my gates,
Waiting at my doorposts.
Verse ConceptsDaily DutyUnceasingAlways Being ActiveWaiting At GatesBlessed In ServiceRejoicing In WisdomSchoolWaiting On The Lordmistress

The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.] Verse ConceptsBeing PreparedPersecution, Attitudes ToPrayer, In The ChurchPrayerfulnessSelf ControlSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceWatchfulness, Of BelieversImminenceDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsEnd Of The WorldNear The Time GenerallyEternal PerspectiveLast HourAttitudes While Waiting For Second ComingDiligent PrayerPrayer During Hard TimesEnd Times

But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming].” Verse ConceptsAcknowledging GodWhat Christian Should Do AlwaysBeing PreparedEscaping, Spiritual ThingsBeing AwakePrayerfulnessWatchfulness, Of BelieversAnswered PromisesUnceasingAlways Being ActiveSeeking God's StrengthEscaping EvilEverything Happening For A ReasonPrayer During Hard TimesPraying


Therefore let the one who thinks he stands firm [immune to temptation, being overconfident and self-righteous], take care that he does not fall [into sin and condemnation]. Verse ConceptsConceit, Description OfComplacencyHumiliationPride, Evil OfReadinessSecurityTaking HeedStumblingTemptation, Universality OfThoughtWatchfulness, Of BelieversCautionOverconfidenceVigilancePeople StumblingspankingFalling



Therefore be continually alert, remembering that for three years, night or day, I did not stop admonishing and advising each one [of you] with tears. Verse ConceptsBeing Earnest For The ChurchCareCare, HumanLeaders, SpiritualWatchfulness, Of LeadersAdmonition, WarningVigilanceTearsThree YearsUnceasingAlways Being ActiveLabour Day And Nightspace

“Only pay attention and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things which your eyes have seen and they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your grandchildren [impressing these things on their mind and penetrating their heart with these truths]— Verse ConceptsLearning From The PastBaby dedicationForgettingForgetting GodFathers, Responsibilities OfBeing A KidGenerationsChildren, needs ofDiligence, Objects Ofdiscipline, in the familyGuardsPast, TheWatchfulness, Of BelieversCautiondiligenceParents Duty To ChildrenChildrearingCaring For ChildrenVigilanceSchoolsTeaching ChildrenGuarding Yourself



Wake up, and strengthen and reaffirm what remains [of your faithful commitment to Me], which is about to die; for I have not found [any of] your deeds completed in the sight of My God or meeting His requirements. Verse ConceptsSleep, SpiritualLukewarmnessHuman ImperfectionVigilanceStrength Of PeopleNearness Of DeathDeath Looms NearWake Up!Be Strong!Incomplete Worksrevelationdeeds

But the foolish virgins said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’ Verse ConceptsOil For LampsExtinguishingFoolish People

But if that servant is wicked and says to himself, My master is delayed and is going to be gone a long time, And begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with the drunken, The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour of which he is not aware, read more.
And will punish him [ cut him up by scourging] and put him with the pretenders (hypocrites); there will be weeping and grinding of teeth.

But He replied, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, I do not know you [we have no relationship].’ Verse ConceptsNot Knowing PeopleChrist Telling The TruthTelling The Truth

Now while the bridegroom was delayed, they all began to nod off, and they fell asleep. Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceWaiting Till Marriage

Therefore, be on the alert [be prepared and ready], for you do not know the day nor the hour [when the Son of Man will come]. Verse ConceptsHourKingdom Of God, Entry IntoNightMan Keeping WatchIgnorance Of Christ’s ReturnThe Time UnknownWaiting Till Marriage

“So be alert [give strict attention, be cautious and active in faith], for you do not know which day [whether near or far] your Lord is coming. Verse ConceptsSecond Coming Of ChristIgnorance Of Christ’s ReturnThe Time UnknownThe Timing Of His ComingThe Second Coming

Therefore watch (give strict attention, be cautious and alert), for you do not know when the Master of the house is coming -- "in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrowing, or in the morning -- " [Watch, I say] lest He come suddenly and unexpectedly and find you asleep.

It is like a man away on a journey, who when he left home put his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and also ordered the doorkeeper to be continually alert. Verse ConceptsDoorkeepersHuman Authority, Nature OfMan Appointing


On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have appointed and stationed watchmen (prophets),
Who will never keep silent day or night;
You who profess the Lord, take no rest for yourselves,
Verse ConceptsWorship Day And NightSleeplessnessWatchmanAnticipation

“Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me. Verse ConceptsWatchfulness, Of LeadersWatchmanvocation

The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.] Verse ConceptsBeing PreparedPersecution, Attitudes ToPrayer, In The ChurchPrayerfulnessSelf ControlSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceWatchfulness, Of BelieversImminenceDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsEnd Of The WorldNear The Time GenerallyEternal PerspectiveLast HourAttitudes While Waiting For Second ComingDiligent PrayerPrayer During Hard TimesEnd Times

So then let us not sleep [in spiritual indifference] as the rest [of the world does], but let us keep wide awake [alert and cautious] and let us be sober [self-controlled, calm, and wise]. Verse ConceptsConformityBeing PreparedNightOrderliness In Personal DevotionSobrietyDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsSleep, Warnings AgainstAttitudes While Waiting For Second Comingawakeningothers

The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.] Verse ConceptsBeing PreparedPersecution, Attitudes ToPrayer, In The ChurchPrayerfulnessSelf ControlSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceWatchfulness, Of BelieversImminenceDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsEnd Of The WorldNear The Time GenerallyEternal PerspectiveLast HourAttitudes While Waiting For Second ComingDiligent PrayerPrayer During Hard TimesEnd Times

So then let us not sleep [in spiritual indifference] as the rest [of the world does], but let us keep wide awake [alert and cautious] and let us be sober [self-controlled, calm, and wise]. Verse ConceptsConformityBeing PreparedNightOrderliness In Personal DevotionSobrietyDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsSleep, Warnings AgainstAttitudes While Waiting For Second Comingawakeningothers

And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “So, you men could not stay awake and keep watch with Me for one hour? Verse ConceptsHourPainPrayerlessnessSleep, PhysicalUnreliabilityOverconfidenceOne HourChrist With His DisciplesStress And Hard Times

Then He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, so that I am almost dying of sorrow. Stay here and stay awake and keep watch with Me.” Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartPainSorrowSuffering, Emotional Aspects OfUnhappinessWeakness, PhysicalAnxiety, Examples OfStaying PutAfflicted To DeathSuicidal Thoughts

(“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is he who stays awake and who keeps his clothes [that is, stays spiritually ready for the Lord’s return], so that he will not be naked—spiritually unprepared—and men will not see his shame.”) Verse ConceptsLast ThingsReadinessShameSleep, SpiritualSleeplessnessWatchfulness, Of BelieversNakednessBeing UnclothedNaked In ShameBlessed In ServiceThe Lord As A ThiefEternal PerspectiveMaranathaSecond Comiing, Sudden And UnexpectedGarmentsThe Second ComingThe Rapturethievessurprises

Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) are those servants whom the master finds awake and watching when he arrives. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, he will prepare himself to serve, and will have them recline at the table, and will come and wait on them. Verse ConceptsTablesCharacter Of SaintsClothing OneselfReclining To EatChrist Telling The TruthWaiting Till Marriageluck


But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming].” Verse ConceptsAcknowledging GodWhat Christian Should Do AlwaysBeing PreparedEscaping, Spiritual ThingsBeing AwakePrayerfulnessWatchfulness, Of BelieversAnswered PromisesUnceasingAlways Being ActiveSeeking God's StrengthEscaping EvilEverything Happening For A ReasonPrayer During Hard TimesPraying

Wake up, and strengthen and reaffirm what remains [of your faithful commitment to Me], which is about to die; for I have not found [any of] your deeds completed in the sight of My God or meeting His requirements. Verse ConceptsSleep, SpiritualLukewarmnessHuman ImperfectionVigilanceStrength Of PeopleNearness Of DeathDeath Looms NearWake Up!Be Strong!Incomplete Worksrevelationdeeds

What I say to you I say to everyone, ‘Be on the alert [stay awake and be continually cautious]!’”

Therefore, be on the alert [be prepared and ready], for you do not know the day nor the hour [when the Son of Man will come]. Verse ConceptsHourKingdom Of God, Entry IntoNightMan Keeping WatchIgnorance Of Christ’s ReturnThe Time UnknownWaiting Till Marriage

“Be on guard and stay constantly alert [and pray]; for you do not know when the appointed time will come. Verse ConceptsWatchfulness, Of BelieversIgnorance Of Christ’s ReturnTaking HeedThe Time UnknownPersistence


Therefore be continually alert, remembering that for three years, night or day, I did not stop admonishing and advising each one [of you] with tears. Verse ConceptsBeing Earnest For The ChurchCareCare, HumanLeaders, SpiritualWatchfulness, Of LeadersAdmonition, WarningVigilanceTearsThree YearsUnceasingAlways Being ActiveLabour Day And Nightspace

For you are all sons of light and sons of the day; we do not belong either to the night or to darkness. Accordingly then, let us not sleep, as the rest do, but let us keep wide awake (alert, watchful, cautious, and on our guard) and let us be sober (calm, collected, and circumspect).



For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. Verse ConceptsNightSleep, PhysicalSecret SinsSpiritual NightDo Not Get DrunkDrunkennessPositive Thinkingdrunkards

(“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is he who stays awake and who keeps his clothes [that is, stays spiritually ready for the Lord’s return], so that he will not be naked—spiritually unprepared—and men will not see his shame.”) Verse ConceptsLast ThingsReadinessShameSleep, SpiritualSleeplessnessWatchfulness, Of BelieversNakednessBeing UnclothedNaked In ShameBlessed In ServiceThe Lord As A ThiefEternal PerspectiveMaranathaSecond Comiing, Sudden And UnexpectedGarmentsThe Second ComingThe Rapturethievessurprises

Who then is the faithful, thoughtful, and wise servant, whom his master has put in charge of his household to give to the others the food and supplies at the proper time? Blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) is that servant whom, when his master comes, he will find so doing.

I am coming quickly. Hold tight what you have, so that no one will take your crown [by leading you to renounce the faith]. Verse ConceptsAthleticsPerseverancePrizesReadinessSelf DisciplineUrgencyPersevering To The EndGod Not DelayingCrowns For God's PeopleThe Timing Of His ComingImminencecrowns




“Blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] is the man who listens to me,
Watching daily at my gates,
Waiting at my doorposts.
Verse ConceptsDaily DutyUnceasingAlways Being ActiveWaiting At GatesBlessed In ServiceRejoicing In WisdomSchoolWaiting On The Lordmistress



Keep your loins girded and your lamps burning, And be like men who are waiting for their master to return home from the marriage feast, so that when he returns from the wedding and comes and knocks, they may open to him immediately.

I will stand at my guard post
And station myself on the tower;
And I will keep watch to see what He will say to me,
And what answer I will give [as His spokesman] when I am reproved.
Verse ConceptsMan Keeping WatchWaitingWatchmanAnswering Godanswersmyself


Israel’s watchmen are blind,
They are all without knowledge.
They are all mute dogs, they cannot bark;
Panting, lying down, they love to slumber.
Verse ConceptsDumbnessDaydreamingOccupationsSleep, SpiritualSleep, PhysicalWatchmanSloth Examples OfSleep, Warnings AgainstBarking And HowlingDumbThose Who Were IgnorantPetsawakening


I am sleepless and lie awake [mourning],
I have become like a lonely bird on a housetop.
Verse ConceptsFriendlessnessLonelinessBirds, Figurative UseHousetopsSparrowsIsolated PersonsRooftoplonliness



Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) are those servants whom the master finds awake and watching when he arrives. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, he will prepare himself to serve, and will have them recline at the table, and will come and wait on them. Verse ConceptsTablesCharacter Of SaintsClothing OneselfReclining To EatChrist Telling The TruthWaiting Till Marriageluck

“Be on guard and stay constantly alert [and pray]; for you do not know when the appointed time will come. Verse ConceptsWatchfulness, Of BelieversIgnorance Of Christ’s ReturnTaking HeedThe Time UnknownPersistence