130 Bible Verses about Examples Of
Most Relevant Verses
This is, in fact, what you were called to do, because: The Messiah also suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his steps.
Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, and purity.
Bible Theasaurus
From Thematic Bible
Abasement » Examples of » Sennacherib
So the LORD sent an angel, who eliminated all of the elite forces, commanders, and officers within the encampment of the king of Assyria. As a result, he retreated to his own country, deeply ashamed and humiliated. When he visited the temple of his god, some of his sons killed him right there with swords.
Abasement » Examples of » Nineveh
This is that carefree city that lived irresponsibly, that told herself, "Me first!' and, "There will be no one else!' How ruined she has become a habitat for wild animals! Everyone who passes by her will sneer at her and make obscene gestures!"
Abasement » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
The decree was fulfilled against Nebuchadnezzar immediately. He was driven away from people to eat grass like cattle, and his body was drenched with dew from the sky, until his hair grew like eagles' feathers and his nails like birds' claws.
Abasement » Examples of » Belshazzar
PERES: Your kingdom has been divided and will be given to the Medes and Persians."
Abasement » Examples of » Pharaoh
"Pharaoh's chariots and his army he has hurled into the sea; his best officers sank in the Reed Sea.
Abasement » Examples of » Haman
Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, observed, "Look there! A pole is standing 50 cubits high at Haman's house that he prepared for Mordecai, whose report benefitted the king!"
Ablution » Cleanliness » Examples of
ushered the men into Joseph's palace, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided fodder for their donkeys.
When Moses went down from the mountain to the people, he consecrated the people, and they washed their clothes.
At this, David got up from the ground, washed, anointed himself, changed his clothes, and went into the LORD's tent to worship. Then he went back to his palace where, at his request, they served him food and he ate.
(The Pharisees and indeed all the Jewish people don't eat unless they wash their hands properly, following the tradition of their elders.
Angels » Examples of » Meekness
Even the archangel Michael, when he argued with the Devil and fought over the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him. Instead, he said, "May the Lord rebuke you!"
Being bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to slander glorious beings. Yet even angels, although they are greater in strength and power, do not bring a slanderous accusation against them from the Lord.
Apostates » Examples of
But they didn't listen to their leaders, because they were committing spiritual immorality by following other gods and worshiping them. They quickly turned away from the road on which their ancestors had walked in obedience to the commands of the LORD. They didn't follow their example.
that worthless men have come from among you to entice those who live in the towns. They may say, "Let's go and serve other gods that you haven't known.'
because Demas, having fallen in love with this present world, has abandoned me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
When the people saw that Moses took a long time to come down the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and told him, "Come here and make us a god who will go before us, because, as for this fellow Moses who led us out of the land of Egypt, we don't know what has become of him."
"Then they disobeyed, rebelled against you, and threw your Law behind their backs. They murdered your prophets who had admonished the people to return to you, committing terrible blasphemies.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
The hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number of people believed and turned to the Lord.
So those who welcomed his message were baptized. That day about 3,000 people were added to their number.
Nevertheless, a few men from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and traveled to Jerusalem.
When all the people saw what had happened, they fell flat on their faces and cried out "The LORD is God! The LORD is God!"
The crowds, hearing his message and seeing the signs that he was doing, paid close attention to what was said by Philip.
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?"
John was also baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People kept coming and were being baptized,
You know what happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached.
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
When all the people had been baptized, Jesus, too, was baptized. While he was praying, heaven opened,
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
At that hour of the night, he took them and washed their wounds. Then he and his entire family were baptized immediately.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
When she and her family were baptized, she urged us, "If you are convinced that I am a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my home." And she continued to insist that we do so.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
So those who welcomed his message were baptized. That day about 3,000 people were added to their number.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
Now Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, along with his whole family. Many Corinthians who heard Paul also believed and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
So he ordered the chariot to stop, and Philip and the eunuch both went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when Philip proclaimed the good news about the kingdom of God and about the name of Jesus the Messiah, men and women believed and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
All at once something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again.
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of
Then we left the Ahava River for Jerusalem on the twelfth day of the first month. Our God's protection was with us, and he delivered us from the enemy's power and from ambush along the way.
My God sent his angel and sealed the mouths of the lions. They have not harmed me, proving that I'm innocent before him. Also against you, your majesty, I've committed no offense."
Then Elisha prayed, asking the LORD, "Please make him able to really see!" And so when the LORD enabled the young man to see, he looked, and there was the mountain, filled with horses and fiery chariots surrounding Elisha!
As they set out on their journey, because the people who lived in the cities around them feared God, they did not pursue Jacob's sons.
coming between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel. The cloud remained there even in the darkness, illuminating the night, so that the one side did not come near the other all night.
Beggars » Examples of
Then the neighbors and those who had previously seen him as a beggar said, "This is the man who used to sit and beg, isn't it?"
Now a man who had been crippled from birth was being carried in. Every day people would lay him at what was called the Beautiful Gate so that he could beg from those who were going into the Temple.
Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus, his disciples, and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus (that is, the son of Timaeus) was sitting by the road.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To solomon
I'm also giving you what you haven't requested: both riches and honor, so that no other king will be comparable to you during your lifetime.
and the LORD exalted Solomon magnificently in the sight of all Israel, bestowing upon him royal majesty such as had not been given to any king in Israel before him.
As David's son Solomon consolidated his administration, the LORD his God was with him to make him very successful.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah prospered
because he depended on the LORD, not abandoning pursuit of him, and keeping the LORD's commands that he had commanded Moses. So the LORD was with him, and Hezekiah prospered wherever he went, even when he rebelled against the king of Assyria, refusing to serve him.
He also built cities for himself and stored up flocks and herds in abundance, because God had given him great riches.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To david
David became more and more esteemed because the LORD God of the Heavenly Armies was with him.
Then David's reputation spread through all of the neighboring countries, and the LORD caused all nations to be afraid of David.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To job
The LORD blessed Job during the latter part of his life more than the former, since he owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 teams of oxen and 1,000 female donkeys.
Haven't you surrounded him with a fence on all sides, around his house, and around all that he owns? You have blessed everything he puts his hands on and you have increased his livestock in the land.
The LORD restored Job's prosperity after he prayed for his friends. The LORD doubled everything that Job had once possessed.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jehoshaphat
The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example set during his ancestor David's preliminary years by not pursuing the Baals. Instead, Jehoshaphat sought the God of his ancestors and obeyed his commands, unlike Israel. Therefore the LORD secured Jehoshaphat's kingdom under his control, with all of Judah paying him tribute, and Jehoshaphat became very wealthy and greatly respected.
As a result, Jehoshaphat's kingdom enjoyed peace, because his God had provided rest for him all around.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Isaac received a 100-fold return on what he planted that year in the land he received, because the LORD blessed him. He became very wealthy and lived a life of wealth, becoming more and more wealthy. He owned so many sheep, cattle, and servants that the Philistines eventually became envious of him. read more.
They filled in with sand all of the wells that Isaac's father Abraham's servants had dug during his lifetime. Then Abimelech ordered Isaac, "Move away from us! You've become more powerful than we are." So Isaac moved from there and encamped in the Gerar Valley, where he settled. Isaac re-excavated some wells that his father had first dug during his lifetime, because the Philistines had filled them with sand after Abraham's death. Isaac renamed those wells with the same names that his father had called them. While Isaac's servants were digging in the valley, they discovered a well with flowing water. But the herdsmen who lived in Gerar quarreled with Isaac's herdsmen. "The water is ours," they said. As a result, Isaac named the well Esek, for they had fiercely disputed with him about it. When his workers started digging another well, those herdsmen quarreled about that one, too, so Isaac named it Sitnah. Then he left that area and dug still another well. Because they did not quarrel over that one, Isaac named it Rehoboth, because he used to say, "The LORD has enlarged the territory for us. We will prosper in the land." Later on, he left there and went to Beer-sheba, where one night the LORD appeared to him. "I am the God of your father Abraham," he told him. "Don't be afraid, because I'm with you. I'm going to bless you and multiply your descendants on account of my servant Abraham."
"We've seen that the LORD is with you," they responded, "so we're proposing an agreement between us between us and you. Allow us to make a treaty with you
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the widow of zerephath
"As the LORD your God lives," she replied, "I don't have so much as a muffin, just a handful of flour in a bowl and some oil left in a bottle. Now I'm going to find some sticks so I can cook a last meal for my son and for me. Then we're going to eat it and die." But Elijah told her, "You can stop being afraid. Go and do what you said, but first make me a muffin and bring it to me. Then make a meal for yourself and for your son, because this is what the LORD God of Israel says: "That jar of flour will not run out, nor will that bottle of oil become empty until the very day that the LORD sends rain on the surface of the ground.'" read more.
So she went out and did precisely what Elijah told her to do. As a result, Elijah, the widow, and her son were fed for days. The jar of flour never ran out and the bottle of oil never became empty, just as the LORD had promised through Elijah.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous. One time Uzziah went out and battled the Philistines. He tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod, and built cities in the Ashdod area among the Philistines. God helped Uzziah defeat the Philistines, the Arabians who lived in Gur-baal, and the Meunites. read more.
The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah, and his reputation extended as far as the border with Egypt as he became stronger and stronger. Uzziah also built towers in Jerusalem, at the Corner Gate, at the Valley Gate, and at the Angle and fortified them. He also built watchtowers in the wilderness and had many cisterns hewed out, since he also possessed large herds, both in the Shephelah and in the midland plains. He had many farmers and vinedressers throughout the hills and fertile lands because he loved farming. Uzziah kept a standing army, equipped for battle, garrisoned in divisions according to an organizational structure devised by his royal secretary Jeiel and his officer Maaseiah, who reported to Hananiah, one of the king's commanders. The number of senior leaders of the ancestral houses of his elite forces numbered 2,600. Uzziah commanded an army of 307,500 who could fight formidably on behalf of the king against any enemy. In addition, Uzziah equipped the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and stones for use in slings. He also had various siege engines built by skilled designers and placed them on the towers and on the corner ramparts that could fire arrows and very large stones. His reputation spread far and wide, and he was marvelously assisted until he grew very strong.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » Fed by ravens
Later, this message came to him from the LORD: "Leave here and go into hiding at the Wadi Cherith, where it enters the Jordan River. You will be able to drink from that brook, and I've commanded some crows to sustain you there." read more.
So Elijah left and did exactly what the LORD had told him to do he went to live near the Wadi Cherith, where it enters the Jordan River. Crows would bring him bread and meat both in the morning and in the evening, and he would drink from the brook. But after a while, the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » By an angel
Then he lay down and went to sleep under the juniper tree. All of a sudden, there was an angel, who kept grabbing him and telling him, "Get up! Eat!" So he looked around, and there near his head was a muffin sitting on top of some heated stones, along with a jar of water. Elijah ate and drank and then lay down again. Later, the angel of the LORD came a second time, grabbed him, and said "Get up! Eat! The journey ahead is too difficult for you!" read more.
So Elijah got up, ate and drank, and survived on that one meal for 40 days and nights as he set out on his journey to Horeb, God's mountain.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To asa
Asa built fortified cities throughout Judah while the land lay undisturbed, because the LORD had given him peace so that no one went to war against him during those years. He had told Judah, "Let's build up these cities, surrounding them with walls, towers, gates, and bars. The land still belongs to us, because we have kept on seeking the LORD our God. We have sought him out, and he has given us rest all around us." So the people built and prospered.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
During this time, Hezekiah became sick with a fatal illness, so Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, approached him and told him, "This is what the LORD says: "Put your household in order, because you are dying. You will not survive.'" So Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD. "Remember me, LORD," he said, "how I have walked in your presence with integrity, with an undivided heart, and I have accomplished what is good in your sight." And Hezekiah wept deeply. read more.
Before Isaiah had left the middle court, this message from the LORD came to him. "Return to Hezekiah," he said, "and tell the Commander-in-Chief of my people: "This is what the LORD, the God of your ancestor David, says: "I've heard your prayer and I've observed your tears. Look! I'm healing you. Three days from now, you'll go visit the LORD's Temple. Furthermore, I'll add fifteen years to your life. I'll deliver you and this city from domination by the king of Assyria, and I'll defend this city for my own sake and for the sake of my servant David."'" Isaiah said, "Take a fig cake." So some attendants took it, laid it on Hezekiah's boil, and he recovered.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jacob
God appeared again to Jacob after he had arrived from Paddan-aram and blessed him. Then God told him, "Your name is Jacob. No longer are you to be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel." So God called his name Israel and also told him, "I am God Almighty. You are to be fruitful and multiply. You will become a nation in fact, an assembly of nations! Kings will come from you they'll emerge from your own loins! read more.
Now as for the land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac, I'm giving it to you and to your descendants who come after you. I'm giving the land to you!" After this, God ascended from the place where he had been speaking to him. Jacob erected a pillar of stone at that very place where God had spoken to him. He poured a drink offering over it, anointed it with oil, and named the place where God had spoken to him Beth-el.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jotham
Jotham grew in power because he had determined to live his life in the presence of the LORD his God.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To obed-edom
So the ark of the LORD remained for three months in the household of Obed-edom the Gittite while the LORD blessed Obed-edom and his entire household.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the israelites » In egypt
The LORD made the Egyptians look on the people with favor. Also the man Moses was highly regarded in the land of Egypt, both in the opinion of Pharaoh's officials and in the opinion of the people.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To abraham
Now Abraham had grown old, was well advanced in age, and the LORD had blessed Abraham in every way.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To daniel
God granted to Daniel grace and compassion on the part of the chief officer.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To noah, at the time of the flood
Then the LORD told Noah, "Come you and all your household into the ark, because I've seen that you alone are righteous in this generation.
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
Now when the Jewish leaders saw the boldness of Peter and John and found out that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and realized that they had been with Jesus.
Joseph of Arimathea, a highly respected member of the Council, who was waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
When they had prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken, and all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak messages from God boldly.
He kept talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews, but they were bent on murdering him.
They stayed there a considerable time and continued to speak boldly for the Lord, who kept affirming his word of grace and granting signs and wonders to be done by them.
Bribery » Examples of
"Let's make a treaty between you and me," he said, "just like the one between my father and your father. Notice that I've sent you silver and gold to break your treaty with King Baasha of Israel, so he'll retreat from his attack on me."
The Philistine officials approached her and told her, "Entice him to discover where his great strength is, and how we can overpower him. We intend to tie him up and torture him. We'll each pay you 1,100 silver coins."
His sons did not follow Samuel's example. Instead, they pursued dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
If the king approves, let it be decreed that they're to be destroyed, and I'll measure out 10,000 silver talents and bring it to the king's treasury for those who will do the work."
So they met with the elders and agreed on a plan to give the soldiers a large amount of money.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » David
Later on, David asked, "Is there anyone left alive from Saul's household to whom I can show gracious love in memory of Jonathan?"
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Joseph
So don't be afraid! I'll take care of you and your little ones." So Joseph kept on comforting them, speaking to the needs of their hearts.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » moses
Some shepherds came to drive them away, but Moses got up, came to their rescue, and watered their sheep.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The philippian jailer
At that hour of the night, he took them and washed their wounds. Then he and his entire family were baptized immediately.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
The people who lived there were unusually kind to us. It had started to rain and was cold, so they started a bonfire and invited us to join them around it.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Boaz
One other thing drop some handfuls deliberately, leaving them for her so she can gather it. And don't bother her."
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness how much I long for all of you with the compassion that the Messiah Jesus provides.
They were especially sorrowful because of what he had said that they would never see his face again. Then they took him to the ship.
and who risked their necks for my life. I am thankful to them, and so are all the churches among the gentiles.
I will be very glad to spend my money and myself for you. Do you love me less because I love you so much?
Business life » Integrity » Examples of
Moses was very angry, so he told the LORD, "Please don't accept their offering. I haven't taken even one donkey from them nor have I hurt even one of them."
Furthermore, they required no accounting from the men into whose hand they had paid the money to do the work, because the workers acted in good faith.
They said, "You haven't cheated us or oppressed us, and you haven't taken anything from anyone's hand."
But the soldier replied to Joab, "I wouldn't have touched the king's son even if you dropped 1,000 pieces of silver right into my hands, because we heard the king command you, Abishai, and Ittai, "Watch how you treat the young man Absalom!'
But the man of God replied to the king, "Even if you were to offer me half of your house, I wouldn't go with you, and I'm sure not going to eat even a piece of bread or drink water in this place,
Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of
"Aren't you the reigning king of Israel," his wife Jezebel replied. "Get up, have a meal, and get ready to be happy. I'll go get you the vineyard that Naboth the Jezreelite owns."
But then Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well of water that Abimelech's servants had seized.
But the herdsmen who lived in Gerar quarreled with Isaac's herdsmen. "The water is ours," they said. As a result, Isaac named the well Esek, for they had fiercely disputed with him about it.
I've lived in your house these 20 years serving fourteen years for your two daughters and another six years for your flocks. During all that time you changed my wages ten times.
Israel has sinned. They broke my covenant that I commanded them by taking some of the things that had been turned over to destruction. They have stolen, have been deceitful, and have stored what they stole among their own belongings.
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
So Abraham took sheep and oxen and presented them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant.
And so the field with its cave was deeded by the Hittites to Abraham as a burial site.
During Israel's earlier history, all things concerning redeeming or changing inheritances were confirmed by a man taking off his sandal and giving it to the other party, thereby creating a public record in Israel. So when the nearer related redeemer told Boaz, "Make the purchase yourself," he then took off his sandal.
"I have read the letter that you sent me. I'll do what you've asked about the cedar and cypress timber. My servants will transport them from Lebanon to the sea, where we'll make them into rafts and float them by sea to the port that you tell me to send them. We'll have them prepared for transport there and then you can carry them from there. You can meet my needs by providing provisions for my household." That's how Hiram came to provide Solomon as much cedar and cypress timber as he needed. read more.
In return, Solomon paid Hiram 20,000 kors of wheat as food for his household, and 20 kors of beaten oil. Solomon provided this amount every year during the construction.
Catholicity » Examples of
"No one can stop us from using water to baptize these people who have received the Holy Spirit in the same way that we did, can they?"
Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaritans had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.
When they heard this, they calmed down, and praised God by saying, "So God has given repentance that leads to life even to gentiles."
"Therefore, I have decided that we should not trouble these gentiles who are turning to God.
Both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to foolish people, I am a debtor.
Cleanliness » Examples of
ushered the men into Joseph's palace, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided fodder for their donkeys.
When Moses went down from the mountain to the people, he consecrated the people, and they washed their clothes.
At this, David got up from the ground, washed, anointed himself, changed his clothes, and went into the LORD's tent to worship. Then he went back to his palace where, at his request, they served him food and he ate.
(The Pharisees and indeed all the Jewish people don't eat unless they wash their hands properly, following the tradition of their elders.
Contracts » Examples of
So Abraham took sheep and oxen and presented them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant.
And so the field with its cave was deeded by the Hittites to Abraham as a burial site.
During Israel's earlier history, all things concerning redeeming or changing inheritances were confirmed by a man taking off his sandal and giving it to the other party, thereby creating a public record in Israel. So when the nearer related redeemer told Boaz, "Make the purchase yourself," he then took off his sandal.
"I have read the letter that you sent me. I'll do what you've asked about the cedar and cypress timber. My servants will transport them from Lebanon to the sea, where we'll make them into rafts and float them by sea to the port that you tell me to send them. We'll have them prepared for transport there and then you can carry them from there. You can meet my needs by providing provisions for my household." That's how Hiram came to provide Solomon as much cedar and cypress timber as he needed. read more.
In return, Solomon paid Hiram 20,000 kors of wheat as food for his household, and 20 kors of beaten oil. Solomon provided this amount every year during the construction.
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
When the gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord. Meanwhile, all who had been destined to eternal life believed,
Then the circumcised believers who had come with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the gentiles, too,
But when they began to oppose him and insult him, he shook out his clothes in protest and told them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent. From now on I will go to the gentiles."
When the seventh angel blew his trumpet, there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The world's kingdom has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will rule forever and ever."
Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the gentiles had also accepted the word of God.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Job
"Come, let us return to the LORD; even though he has torn us, he will heal us. Even though he has wounded us, he will bind our wounds.
"A voice is heard on the barren heights, the weeping and pleading of the children of Israel because they have perverted their way. They have forgotten the LORD their God."
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Josiah
because your heart was sensitive, and you humbled yourself in the LORD's presence when you heard what I had to say against this place and against its inhabitants that they would become a desolation and a curse and you have torn your clothes and cried out before me, be assured that I have truly heard you,' declares the LORD.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Ahab
Nevertheless, as soon as Ahab heard this message, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He even slept in sackcloth and wandered around meekly.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The ninevites
When the message reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, removed his royal garments, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat down in ashes. Then he had this proclamation published throughout Nineveh: "By decree of the king and his nobles: No man or animal, herd or flock, is to taste anything, graze, or drink water. Instead, let both man and animal clothe themselves with sackcloth and cry out to God forcefully. Let every person turn from his evil ways and from his tendency to do violence. read more.
Who knows but that God may relent, have compassion, and turn from his fierce anger, so that we are not exterminated?"
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The prodigal son
Then his son told him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and you. I don't deserve to be called your son anymore.'
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
"But the tax collector stood at a distance and would not even look up to heaven. Instead, he continued to beat his chest and said, "O God, be merciful to me, the sinner that I am!'
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter
Just then a rooster crowed a second time. Peter remembered that Jesus told him, "Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." Then he broke down and cried.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Now while Ezra was praying and confessing in tears, having prostrated himself to the ground before the Temple of God, a very large crowd of Israelis men, women, and children gathered around him. Indeed, the people were crying bitterly.
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
Therefore, I advise you to buy from me gold purified in fire so you may be rich, white clothes to wear so your shameful nakedness won't show, and ointment to put on your eyes so you may see.
Now listen to me. I'll advise you, and may God be with you. You are to represent the people before God and bring the disputes to God.
They advised him, "If today you are a servant, you will serve this people by answering them and speaking kindly to them. Then they will serve you forever."
Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."
While he was sitting on the judge's seat, his wife sent him a message that said, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, because today I have suffered terribly due to a dream I had about him."
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
Some time later, Elisha went to Shunem, where he met a prominent and wealthy woman who persuaded him to have a meal with her. As a result, whenever he was in the area, he stopped by to eat with her. So she had a talk with her husband. "Look here! I've learned that this is a holy and godly man who comes by here on a regular basis. Now then, let's build a small upper room and put a bed in it for him there, along with a table, a chair, and a lamp stand. That way, when he comes to visit, he can rest there."
While he was sitting on the judge's seat, his wife sent him a message that said, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, because today I have suffered terribly due to a dream I had about him."
Then Manoah told his wife, "We're going to die for sure, because we've seen God!" But his wife replied to him, "If the LORD had intended to kill us, he wouldn't have accepted a burnt offering and a grain offering from us, he wouldn't have shown us all these things, and he wouldn't have permitted us to hear things like this, now would he?"
Hearing the voices of the king and his officials, the queen entered the banquet hall. "Your majesty, live forever," the queen said. "Don't be frightened by your thoughts or allow your facial expression to show it. There's a man in your kingdom in whom dwells the spirit of the holy gods. During your grandfather's reign, he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom, like that of the gods. Your grandfather, King Nebuchadnezzar your kingly predecessor appointed him to be chief administrator over the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers, because he was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and understanding, along with an ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. His name is Daniel, whom the king renamed Belteshazzar. Call for Daniel, and he will reveal the meaning of the writing."
Courage » Examples of » David
But Nathan replied to David, "You are the man! This is what the LORD God of Israel says: ""I anointed you king and you became king over Israel. ""I delivered you from Saul's control.
Later on, Ahab asked Elijah, "Have you found me, my enemy?"
David told Saul, "Let no one's courage fail because of him; your servant will go fight this Philistine."
"As the LORD lives," Micaiah replied, "I'll say what my God tells me to say."
But Elisha responded, "As the LORD of the Heavenly Armies lives, in whose presence I stand, I would never pay attention to you or even look in your direction were it not for my continuous respect for the presence of King Jehoshaphat of Judah.
Courage » Examples of » Christ
By faith Moses was hidden by his parents for three months after he was born, because they saw that he was a beautiful child and were not afraid of the king's order.
"You stubborn people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always opposing the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors used to do.
So Pilate asked him, "Aren't you going to speak to me? You realize, don't you, that I have the authority to release you and the authority to crucify you?" Jesus answered him, "You have no authority over me at all, except what was given to you from above. That's why the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin."
By faith he left Egypt, without being afraid of the king's anger, and he persevered because he saw the one who is invisible.
Courage » Examples of » Daniel
When Daniel learned that the written document had been signed, he went to an upstairs room in his house that had windows opened facing Jerusalem. Three times a day he would kneel down, pray, and give thanks to his God, just as he had previously done.
Courage » Examples of » Caleb
Now then, give me that hill country about which the LORD spoke back on that day, because you yourself heard back then that the Anakim were there, with great reinforced cities. Perhaps the LORD will be with me and I will expel them, just as the LORD said."
The tribe of Zebulun did not worry about their lives at the price of death; neither did the tribe of Naphtali also on high places of the field.
Courage » Examples of » The three captives
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, "It's not necessary for us to respond in this matter. Your majesty, if it be his will, our God whom we serve can deliver us from the blazing fire furnace, and he will deliver us from you.
Courage » Examples of » Jonathan
Jonathan told his armor bearer, "Come, let's go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised ones. Perhaps the LORD will work for us, since nothing prevents the LORD from delivering, whether by many or by a few."
Courage » Examples of » Nehemiah
But I asked him, "Should a man like me run? Should someone like me run into the Temple to save his life? I won't go there!"
Cruelty » Examples of
brought back the people who had lived in it, placing them under conscripted labor with saws, iron picks, and axes. He did this to every Ammonite city, and then David and his entire army returned to Jerusalem.
They executed Zedekiah's sons in his presence, blinded Zedekiah, bound him with bronze chains, and transported him to Babylon.
Adoni-bezek ran off, but they pursued him, caught him, and amputated his thumbs and big toes.
Having received these orders, he put them into the inner cell and fastened their feet in leg irons.
Meanwhile, Pharaoh continued commanding all of his people, "You're to throw every Hebrew son who is born into the Nile River, but you're to allow every Hebrew daughter to live."
Cursing » Examples of
Later on, as King David approached Bahurim, Gera's son Shimei, who was related to the family of Saul's household, went out to meet David, cursing continually as he approached.
Then he began to curse violently. "I don't know the man!" he swore solemnly. Just then a rooster crowed.
The Philistine asked David, "Am I a dog that you come at me with sticks?" Then the Philistine cursed David by his own gods and
Dishonesty » Examples of
"Aren't you the reigning king of Israel," his wife Jezebel replied. "Get up, have a meal, and get ready to be happy. I'll go get you the vineyard that Naboth the Jezreelite owns."
But then Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well of water that Abimelech's servants had seized.
But the herdsmen who lived in Gerar quarreled with Isaac's herdsmen. "The water is ours," they said. As a result, Isaac named the well Esek, for they had fiercely disputed with him about it.
I've lived in your house these 20 years serving fourteen years for your two daughters and another six years for your flocks. During all that time you changed my wages ten times.
Israel has sinned. They broke my covenant that I commanded them by taking some of the things that had been turned over to destruction. They have stolen, have been deceitful, and have stored what they stole among their own belongings.
Disobedience » Examples of
Later, the Israelis broke their promise regarding the things that had been turned over to destruction. Carmi's son Achan, grandson of Zabdi and great-grandson of Zerah from the tribe of Judah, appropriated some of the things that had been turned over to destruction. As a result, the LORD became angry with the Israelis.
But Jonah got up and fled from the LORD to Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, secured passage on a ship bound for Tarshish, paid the fare, and boarded, intending to go with the mariners to Tarshish to escape from the LORD.
Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu each took his own censer, placed fire in it, covered it with incense, and brought it into the LORD's presence as unauthorized fire that he had never prescribed for them.
"Who told you that you are naked?" Godasked. "Did you eat fruit from the tree that I commanded you not to eat?"
But Lot's wife looked back as she lingered behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.
Dissimulation » Examples of
so he sent messengers to Tekoa to bring a wise woman from there. He told her, "Please play the role of a mourner, wear the clothes of a mourner, and refrain from using makeup. Act like a woman who's been in mourning for the dead for many days.
So David changed his behavior before them and acted like he was crazy in their presence. He scribbled on the doors of the gate, and let his saliva run down his beard.
So they watched him closely and sent spies who pretended to be honest men in order to trap him in what he would say. They wanted to hand him over to the jurisdiction of the governor,
Therefore summon all of Baal's prophets to me, including all his worshipers and all his priests. Don't leave even one out, because I've prepared a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever doesn't show up doesn't live!" But Jehu did this deceptively, intending to destroy Baal's worshippers.
Now then, you and the Council must notify the tribune to bring him down to you on the pretext that you want to look into his case more carefully, but before he arrives we'll be ready to kill him."
Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
They cast lots for my people they sold a young boy in exchange for a prostitute, and a girl for wine, so they could drink."
But if that servant says to himself, "My master is taking a long time to come back,' and begins to beat the other servants and to eat, drink, and get drunk,
For as you eat, each of you rushes to eat his own supper, and one person goes hungry while another gets drunk.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Nabal
Abigail returned to Nabal, and he was there in his house holding a festival like the festival of a king. Nabal's heart was glad, and he was very drunk, so she didn't tell him anything at all until morning.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Uriah
Then at David's invitation, he and Uriah dined and drank wine together, and David got him drunk. Later that evening, Uriah went out to lie on a couch in the company of his lord's servants, and he did not go down to his house.
Drunkenness » Examples of » benhadad
They attacked at noon, just as Ben-hadad was drinking himself drunk in the battle pavilions, along with the 32 kings who had joined him.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
""Come!' they say, "let's have some wine, and let's fill ourselves with strong drink! Then, tomorrow will be like today, or even much better!'"
Drunkenness » Examples of » Elah
But his servant Zimri, who commanded half of his chariot forces, conspired against Elah while he was drinking himself drunk in the home of Arza, who managed the household at Tirzah.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Noah
He drank some of the wine, got drunk, and lay down naked right in the middle of his tent.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Ahasuerus
A week later, when the king was under the influence of all that wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus,
Drunkenness » Examples of » Kings of israel
"On the king's festival day the princes got drunk from wine, so the king joined the mockers.
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
They gathered together against Moses and Aaron and told them, "You have appropriated too much for yourselves from the entire congregation, since all of them are holy, and the LORD is among them, too. Why do you exalt yourselves over the LORD's assembly?"
Because of this, the administrators and regional authorities tried to bring allegations of dereliction of duty in government affairs against Daniel, but they were unable to find any charges of corruption. Daniel was trustworthy, and no evidence of negligence or corruption could be found against him.
He owned so many sheep, cattle, and servants that the Philistines eventually became envious of him.
As a result, his brothers became more envious of him. But his father kept thinking about all of this.
Evil » Slander » Examples of
Because John the Baptist has come neither eating bread nor drinking wine, yet you say, "He has a demon!'
But when David's delegation arrived in Ammonite territory, the Ammonite officials asked their lord Hanun, "Do you think that because David has sent a delegation of consolers to you that he is honoring your father? His delegation has arrived intending to search, scout the land, and then overthrow it, hasn't it?"
However, stretch out your hand and strike everything he owns, and he will curse you to your face."
So Amaziah priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam king of Israel. It said, "Amos has been conspiring against you in the very heart of the house of Israel! The land cannot bear everything he has to say,
Fasting » Examples of » Israel
So on the second day of the New Moon Jonathan angrily got up from the table without eating because he was upset about David, and because his father had humiliated him.
After this, the LORD afflicted the child that Uriah's wife had born to David, and the child became very ill. David begged God on behalf of the youngster. He fasted, went inside, and spent the night lying on the ground.
Then all the people cried again because of him. Everyone tried to persuade David to have a meal while there was still daylight, but David took an oath by saying, "May God to do like this to me and more, if I taste bread or anything else before the sun sets!"
They took their bones, buried them under the tamarisk tree in Jabesh, and fasted for seven days.
Fasting » Examples of » Elijah
Nevertheless, as soon as Ahab heard this message, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He even slept in sackcloth and wandered around meekly.
So Elijah got up, ate and drank, and survived on that one meal for 40 days and nights as he set out on his journey to Horeb, God's mountain.
every valiant soldier got up, removed the bodies of Saul and his sons, took them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the tamarisk tree in Jabesh. Then they fasted for seven days.
Fasting » Examples of » -ezra
Ezra arose in front of the Temple of God to visit the apartment of Eliashib's son Jehohanan. While there, he neither ate nor drank because he was in mourning over the sins of those who had returned from exile.
Then the king retired to his palace to spend the night fasting. He enjoyed no entertainment, and he couldn't sleep.
On the twenty-fourth day of this same month, the Israelis gathered together while fasting, wearing sackcloth, and covering themselves with dust.
Fasting » Examples of » moses
While Moses was there with the LORD for 40 days and 40 nights, he did not eat or drink. He wrote the Ten Commandments, the words of the covenant, on the tablets.
All the Israelis, including its army, went up from there to Bethel and wept, remaining there in the LORD's presence, fasting throughout the day until dusk, when they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings in the LORD's presence.
Fasting » Examples of » Daniel
I ate no fancy foods neither meat nor wine entered my mouth. Furthermore, I didn't use any ointment until the end of the entire three weeks.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul and barnabas
Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, and with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
Right up to daybreak Paul kept urging all of them to eat something. He said, "Today is the fourteenth day that you have been waiting and going without food, not eating anything.
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
Then Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan. He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where he was being tempted by the Devil for 40 days. During that time he ate nothing at all, and when they were over he became hungry.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
For three days he couldn't see, and he didn't eat or drink anything.
Cornelius replied, "Four days ago at this very hour, three o'clock in the afternoon, I was praying in my home. All at once a man in radiant clothes stood in front of me
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me to do the work for which I called them." Then they fasted and prayed, laid their hands on them, and let them go.
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
Then he went back with them, returning to Nazareth and remaining in submission to them. His mother continued to treasure all these things in her heart.
Meanwhile, standing near Jesus' cross were his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he kept loving standing there, he told his mother, "Dear lady, here is your son."
Filial honour » Examples of » Sons of jonadab
We have obeyed everything that our ancestor, Rechab's son Jonadab, commanded us. So we, our wives, our sons, and our daughters have drunk no wine all our lives,
Filial honour » Examples of » Elisha
He abandoned the oxen, ran off to follow Elijah, and asked him, "Please, let me kiss my mother and father good-bye, and then I'll come after you." "Go back again," Elijah replied. "What have I done to you?"
Filial honour » Examples of » Joseph
There was a Hebrew young man incarcerated with us, who was also working as a servant to the captain of the bodyguard.
Filial honour » Examples of » David
David went from there to Mizpah of Moab, and he told the king of Moab, "Please let my father and mother come and stay with you until I know what God is going to do for me."
Filial honour » Examples of » Solomon
So Bathsheba went to talk to King Solomon for Adonijah. The king rose to meet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. He ordered a throne be set in place for his mother. She sat on a throne to his right
Forsaking God » Examples of
I'm doing this because they have abandoned me and worshipped that Sidonian goddess Astarte, the Moabite god Chemosh, and the Ammonite god Milcom. They haven't lived my way by doing what I consider to be right and observing my statutes and my ordinances, like his father David did.
At the height of his power, after he had consolidated his rule, Rehoboam abandoned the LORD's Law, along with all of Israel with him.
LORD, you are the hope of Israel; all who forsake you will be put to shame. Those who turn aside from you will be written in the dust, because they have forsaken the LORD, the spring of living water.
"The LORD will send the curse among you, will confuse you, and will rebuke you in everything you undertake until you are destroyed and perish quickly because of your evil deeds, since you will have forsaken him.
But you have abandoned me and served other gods. Therefore I will no longer be delivering you.
Gentiles » Conversion of » Examples of
When the gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord. Meanwhile, all who had been destined to eternal life believed,
Then the circumcised believers who had come with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the gentiles, too,
But when they began to oppose him and insult him, he shook out his clothes in protest and told them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent. From now on I will go to the gentiles."
When the seventh angel blew his trumpet, there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The world's kingdom has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will rule forever and ever."
Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the gentiles had also accepted the word of God.
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
They kept on calling to each other: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of the Heavenly Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory!"
Lord, who won't fear and praise your name? For you alone are holy, and all the nations will come and worship you because your judgments have been revealed."
"You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory, honor, and power, because you created all things; they came into existence and were created because of your will."
To you, LORD, belongs the greatness, and the valor, and the splendor, and the endurance, and the majesty because all that is in heaven and on earth is yours. To you belongs the kingdom, LORD, and you are exalted as head over all.
As a result, the crowd was amazed to see those who were unable to talk speaking, the crippled healed, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. So they praised the God of Israel.
God » Trust in » Examples of
That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to me until the day that he comes.
Even though he kills me, I'll continue to hope in him. At least I'll be able to argue my case to his face!
"Look! God yes God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid. For the LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation."
To this end we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, that is, of those who believe.
He trusted the LORD God of Israel, and after him there were none like him among all the kings of Judah,
God » Love to » Examples of
For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have ministered to the saints and continue to minister to them.
I desire and long for the Temple courts of the LORD. My heart and body sing for joy to the living God.
God » Mercy of » Examples of
"After all that has happened to us because of our evil behavior, and because of our great sin considering that you our God have punished us less than our iniquities deserve and have given us this deliverance
But Lot kept lingering in the city, so the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and two daughters (because of the LORD's compassion for him!), brought them out of the city, and left them outside.
As high as heaven rises above earth, so his gracious love strengthens those who fear him.
The LORD said, "If I find 50 righteous people within Sodom, I'll forgive the whole place for their sake."
They would not listen, and did not remember the miracles you did among them. Instead, they became stubborn and appointed a leader to return them to their slavery. "But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and rich in gracious love; therefore you did not abandon them.
God » Protection of » Examples of
Then we left the Ahava River for Jerusalem on the twelfth day of the first month. Our God's protection was with us, and he delivered us from the enemy's power and from ambush along the way.
My God sent his angel and sealed the mouths of the lions. They have not harmed me, proving that I'm innocent before him. Also against you, your majesty, I've committed no offense."
Then Elisha prayed, asking the LORD, "Please make him able to really see!" And so when the LORD enabled the young man to see, he looked, and there was the mountain, filled with horses and fiery chariots surrounding Elisha!
As they set out on their journey, because the people who lived in the cities around them feared God, they did not pursue Jacob's sons.
coming between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel. The cloud remained there even in the darkness, illuminating the night, so that the one side did not come near the other all night.
God » God's Judgments » Drought » General references to » Examples of
Elijah the foreigner, who was an alien resident from Gilead, told Ahab, "As the LORD God of Israel lives, in whose presence I'm standing, there will be neither dew nor rain these next several years, except when I say so."
The ground is cracked, because there has been no rain in the land. The farmers are disappointed, and they cover their heads in shame.
To you, LORD, I cry out, because fire has devoured the open pastures, and has set all the cultivated trees ablaze.
"I therefore have withheld the rain from you three months before the harvest, causing rain to come upon one city, but not upon another, and upon one field but not upon another, so that it would wither.
I sent a drought on the land, on the mountains, on your grain, on your new wines, on your oil on everything the ground produces on men, on livestock, and on everything you do!'"
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
"I know what you've been doing, your toil, and your endurance. I also know that you cannot tolerate evil people. You have tested those who call themselves apostles, but are not, and have found them to be false.
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was known for her good actions and acts of charity that she was always doing.
because I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you welcomed me. I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me.'
In the presence of our God and Father, we constantly remember how your faith is active, your love is hard at work, and your hope in our Lord Jesus the Messiah is enduring.
Remember me, my God, concerning this, and do not erase my faithful deeds that I have undertaken for the Temple of my God, and for its services.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy Christ
Meanwhile, the child continued to grow and to become strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God's favor rested upon him.
Meanwhile, Jesus kept on growing wiser and more mature, and in favor with God and his fellow man.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
Brothers, at all times we are obligated to thank God for you. It is right to do this because your faith is growing all the time and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy samuel
But they would not follow the advice of their father; for the LORD wanted to put them to death. But the boy Samuel continued to grow both physically and in favor with the LORD and the people.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » John the baptist
Now the child continued to grow and to become spiritually strong. He lived in the wilderness until the day he appeared in Israel.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
But Saul grew more and more persuasive, and continued to confound the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that this man was the Messiah.
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Examples of
The LORD went in front of them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so they could travel both day and night.
You, in your great compassion, did not abandon them in the wilderness. The pillar of cloud did not leave them in daylight, in order to provide light for them on the path they took. Nor did the pillar of fire abandon them at night, in order to provide light for them and lead them on the path they took.
As the boys were growing up, Esau became skilled at hunting and was a man of the outdoors, but Jacob was the quiet type who tended to stay indoors.
After listening to the king, they set out, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it came and stopped over the place where the child was.
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
They made their hearts hard like a diamond, to keep from obeying the Law and the messages that the LORD of the Heavenly Armies sent by his Spirit through the former prophets.
Jesus looked around at them in anger, deeply hurt because of their hard hearts. Then he told the man, "Hold out your hand." The man held it out, and his hand was restored to health.
But when Pharaoh saw that there was relief, he hardened his heart and did not listen to them, just as the LORD had predicted.
Finally he appeared to his eleven disciples while they were eating. He rebuked them for their unbelief and stubbornness, because they had not believed those who had seen him after he had risen.
LORD, don't your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they didn't flinch. You brought them to an end, but they refused to receive discipline. They made their faces harder than stone, and they refused to repent.
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
"Then they'll hand you over to suffer and will kill you, and you'll be hated by all the nations because of my name.
If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as one of its own. But because you do not belong to the world and I have chosen you out of it, the world hates you.
"How blessed are you whenever people hate you, avoid you, insult you, and slander you because of the Son of Man!
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I don't belong to the world.
"Hear this message from the LORD, you who tremble at his words: "Your own brothers who hate you and exclude you because of my name have said: "Let the LORD be glorified; he will see your joy,' yet it is they who will be put to shame.
Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ
But the citizens of his country hated him and sent a delegation to follow him and to announce, "We don't want this man to rule over us!'
The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify against it that its actions are evil.
But this happened so that what has been written in their Law might be fulfilled: "They hated me for no reason.'
Hatred » Examples of » Haman
On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, when the king's order and edict was about to be carried out, on the day when the enemies of the Jewish people expected to prevail over them, things were turned around so that the Jewish people themselves prevailed over those who hated them.
When Haman saw that Mordecai would not kneel and bow down to him, he flew into a rage. Because they had told him who the people of Mordecai were, Haman found it unacceptable to kill only Mordecai. So Haman sought to destroy all of Mordecai's people, the Jewish people, who were in all the kingdom of Ahasuerus.
Hatred » Examples of » The jews
After all, we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and misled. We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures, spending our days in malice and jealousy. We were despised, and we hated one another.
In the morning, the Jewish leaders formed a conspiracy and took an oath not to eat or drink anything before they had killed Paul.
Hatred » Examples of » Esau
So Esau harbored animosity toward Jacob because of the way his father had blessed him. Esau kept saying to himself, "The time to mourn for my father is very near. That's when I'm going to kill my brother Jacob."
Hatred » Examples of » Joseph's brethren
When Joseph's brothers realized that their father loved him more than all of his brothers, they hated him so much that they were unable to speak politely to him.
Hatred » Examples of » Herodias
John had been telling Herod, "It's not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." So Herodias bore a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she couldn't do it
Hatred » Examples of » Ahab
"There is still one man left by whom we could ask the LORD what to do," the king of Israel replied to Jehoshaphat, "but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me. Instead, he prophesies evil. He is Imla's son Micaiah." But Jehoshaphat rebuked Ahab, "Kings should never talk like that."
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
Then I saw Joshua the High Priest standing in the presence of the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right to oppose him.
But when they began to oppose him and insult him, he shook out his clothes in protest and told them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent. From now on I will go to the gentiles."
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and their faith is a counterfeit.
So they all conspired together to invade and fight against Jerusalem, creating confusion there.
But Elymas the occult practitioner (that is the meaning of his name) continued to oppose them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of
God said, "Please take your son, your unique son whom you love Isaac and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him as a burnt offering there on one of the mountains that I will point out to you."
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Moses was very angry, so he told the LORD, "Please don't accept their offering. I haven't taken even one donkey from them nor have I hurt even one of them."
Furthermore, they required no accounting from the men into whose hand they had paid the money to do the work, because the workers acted in good faith.
They said, "You haven't cheated us or oppressed us, and you haven't taken anything from anyone's hand."
But the soldier replied to Joab, "I wouldn't have touched the king's son even if you dropped 1,000 pieces of silver right into my hands, because we heard the king command you, Abishai, and Ittai, "Watch how you treat the young man Absalom!'
But the man of God replied to the king, "Even if you were to offer me half of your house, I wouldn't go with you, and I'm sure not going to eat even a piece of bread or drink water in this place,
Honour » Examples of » From God
When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him in his distress. I will deliver him, and I will honor him.
I'm also giving you what you haven't requested: both riches and honor, so that no other king will be comparable to you during your lifetime.
If anyone serves me, he must follow me. And where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him."
a man to whom God gives wealth, riches, and honor, so that he lacks none of his heart's desires but God does not give him the capability to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger consumes them. This is pointless and a grievous affliction.
Your majesty, the Most High God gave your grandfather Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty, as well as greatness, glory, and splendor.
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
Then he went back with them, returning to Nazareth and remaining in submission to them. His mother continued to treasure all these things in her heart.
Meanwhile, standing near Jesus' cross were his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he kept loving standing there, he told his mother, "Dear lady, here is your son."
Honour » Examples of » Sons of jonadab
We have obeyed everything that our ancestor, Rechab's son Jonadab, commanded us. So we, our wives, our sons, and our daughters have drunk no wine all our lives,
Honour » Examples of » Elisha
He abandoned the oxen, ran off to follow Elijah, and asked him, "Please, let me kiss my mother and father good-bye, and then I'll come after you." "Go back again," Elijah replied. "What have I done to you?"
Honour » Examples of » Joseph
There was a Hebrew young man incarcerated with us, who was also working as a servant to the captain of the bodyguard.
Honour » Examples of » David
David went from there to Mizpah of Moab, and he told the king of Moab, "Please let my father and mother come and stay with you until I know what God is going to do for me."
Honour » Examples of » Solomon
So Bathsheba went to talk to King Solomon for Adonijah. The king rose to meet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. He ordered a throne be set in place for his mother. She sat on a throne to his right
Hope » Messianic » Examples of
Joseph of Arimathea, a highly respected member of the Council, who was waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Humiliation of sinners » Examples of
So the LORD sent an angel, who eliminated all of the elite forces, commanders, and officers within the encampment of the king of Assyria. As a result, he retreated to his own country, deeply ashamed and humiliated. When he visited the temple of his god, some of his sons killed him right there with swords.
He took the calf that they had made, burned it with fire, and ground it into powder. He scattered it on the water and made the Israelis drink it.
The king said, "Hang him on it." So they hanged Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai, and then the king's anger subsided.
So Miriam was isolated outside the camp for seven days and the people didn't travel until Miriam was brought in.
"How it will be shattered! How they'll wail! How Moab will turn his back in shame! Moab will be an object of ridicule and terror to all those around him."
Humility » Examples of » Men
After whom is the king of Israel going out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog or a single flea?
Mephibosheth bowed low again and asked, "Who am I, your servant, that you would pay attention to a dead dog like me?"
"I can't do that," Joseph replied, "but God is concerned about Pharaoh's well-being."
David told Saul, "Who am I and what is my life or my father's family in Israel that I should be the king's son-in-law?"
As for me, this secret was made known to me, not because my own wisdom is greater than anyone else alive, but in order that the meaning may be made known to the king, and that you might understand the thoughts of your heart.
Humility » Examples of » The syrophenician woman
She said, "Yes, Lord. But even the puppies eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' tables."
the one who is coming after me, whose sandal straps I am not worthy to untie."
Humility » Examples of » King solomon
"You have demonstrated abundant gracious love to your servant David, my father, as he lived in your presence truthfully, righteously, and uprightly in his heart. In addition, you have kept on showing this abundant gracious love by giving him a son to sit on his throne today. Now, LORD my God, you have set me as king to replace my father David, but I'm still young. I don't have any leadership skills.
LORD, my heart is not arrogant, nor do I look haughty. I do not aspire to great things, nor concern myself with things beyond my ability.
Humility » Examples of » Paul
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves complete acceptance: To this world Messiah came, sinful people to reclaim.
Humility » Examples of » King david
Humility » Examples of » King saul
Saul answered: "Am I not a descendant of Benjamin from the least of the tribes of Israel? Isn't my family the least important of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? Why have you spoken to me like this?"
Humility » Examples of » jacob
I'm unworthy of all your gracious love, your faithfulness, and everything that you've done for your servant. When I first crossed over this river, I had only my staff. But now I've become two groups.
Humility » Examples of » John the baptist
But John tried to stop him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?"
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
The centurion replied, "Sir, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed,
Idolatrous » priests » Examples of
Then all of the people of the land entered Baal's temple, tore it down, and broke his altars and his images to pieces, killing Mattan the priest of Baal right in front of the altars. Furthermore, Jehoiada the priest appointed officers to guard the LORD's Temple,
Jeroboam built temples on the high places, and appointed his own priests from the fringe elements of the people who were not descendants of Levi.
He cursed the altar in this message from the LORD: "Hey altar! Hey altar! This is what the LORD says: "Pay attention to this! A son is going to be born in David's dynasty. His name will be Josiah. He will sacrifice the priests who burn incense on you in these high places. Human bones will be burned on you!'"
After he had slaughtered all the priests who served at the high places and burned their bones on those high places, he returned to Jerusalem.
This man Micah had his own shrine, had crafted his own ephod and some household idols, and had installed one of his sons as a priest.
Impenitence » Examples of
But they would not listen. Instead, they were stubborn, just like their ancestors had been, who did not believe in the LORD their God.
In the midst of his troubles, King Ahaz became more and more unfaithful to the LORD.
except that he never humbled himself to the LORD like his father Manasseh had done. In fact, Amon multiplied his own guilt
You admonished them to return to your Law, but they acted arrogantly, and would not listen to your commands. They sinned against your regulations, which if anyone obeys, he will live by them. They turned away, being stubborn and stiff-necked, and they did not listen.
Were they ashamed because they did what was repugnant to God? They were not ashamed at all they don't even know how to blush! Therefore they'll fall with those who fall. When I punish them, they'll be brought down," says the LORD.
Injustice » Examples of
Two wicked men came in, sat down in front of them, and testified against Naboth in public, "Naboth cursed God and the king!" So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death.
Then the high priest Ananias ordered the men standing near him to strike him on the mouth.
because I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews. Not only that, I haven't done anything that deserves me being confined to this pit."
His sons did not follow Samuel's example. Instead, they pursued dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
arrested Joseph, and locked him up in the same prison where the king's prisoners were confined. So Joseph remained there in prison.
Insight » Examples of » The wise man
The wise use their eyes, but the fool walks in darkness. I also perceived that the same outcome affects them all.
Insight » Examples of » Nehemiah
I perceived that God had not sent him. Instead, Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him to pronounce this prophecy against me.
Insight » Examples of » David
So David concluded that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and that he had exalted his kingdom in order to benefit his people Israel.
Insight » Examples of » The shunammite woman
So she had a talk with her husband. "Look here! I've learned that this is a holy and godly man who comes by here on a regular basis.
Insight » Examples of » Peter
Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Insight » Examples of » Jesus
Because Jesus knew that they were arguing, he asked them, "Why are you arguing about this among yourselves?
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
This is the revelation of Jesus the Messiah, which God gave him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. He made it known by sending his messenger to his servant John,
They were singing a new song in front of the throne, the four living creatures, and the elders. No one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.
"Take a scroll and write on it all the words that I've spoken to you about Israel, about Judah, and about all the nations, since I first spoke to you in the time of Josiah until the present time.
a message from the LORD came directly to Buzi's son Ezekiel, the priest, by the Chebar River in the land of the Chaldeans. The hand of the LORD rested upon him there.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
One of them named Agabus got up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine all over the world. This happened during the reign of Claudius.
"As for me, I am truly filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, filled with judgment and power to announce to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.
Just then the Spirit of the LORD took control of me and told me, "You are to say, "This is what the LORD says: "You've said, O house of Israel, that I know what goes through your mind.
He came to us, took Paul's belt, and tied his own feet and hands with it. Then he said, "The Holy Spirit says, "This is how the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will tie up the man who owns this belt. Then they will hand him over to the gentiles.'"
"Son of Man," he said, "I've appointed you to be a watchman over the house of Israel. Therefore when you hear a message that comes from me, you are to warn them for me.
Inspiration » Examples of » Micaiah
Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Zechariah's son Jahaziel, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a descendant of Levi from the descendants of Asaph in the middle of the assembly, and he said:
"As the LORD lives," Micaiah replied, "I'll say what my God tells me to say."
Inspiration » Examples of » Jeremiah
When I say, "I won't remember the LORD, nor will I speak in his name anymore, then there is this burning fire in my heart. It is bound up in my bones, I grow weary of trying to hold it in, and I cannot do it!
The LORD stretched out his hand, touched my mouth, and then told me, "Look, I've put my words in your mouth. See, today I've appointed you to prophesy about nations and kingdoms, to pull up and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant."
Inspiration » Examples of » balaam
But in response, Balaam asked, "Shouldn't I be careful to communicate only what the LORD puts in my mouth?"
Then the LORD gave Balaam this message. "Return to Balak and speak to him."
Inspiration » Examples of » Zechariah
Then Jehoiada the priest's son Zechariah was clothed by the Spirit of God, and he stood above the people and told them, "This is what God has to say: "Why are you breaking the LORD's commandments. You'll never be successful! Because you have abandoned the LORD, he has abandoned you.'"
Inspiration » Examples of » The seventy elders
The LORD came down in a cloud, spoke to Moses, and made an apportionment from the spirit who rested on him to the 70 elders. When the spirit rested on them, they prophesied, but that was it.
Inspiration » Examples of » David
Instability » Examples of
I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of the Messiah and, instead, are following a different gospel,
Until some men arrived from James, he was in the habit of eating with the gentiles, but after those men came, he withdrew from the gentiles and would not associate with them any longer, because he was afraid of the circumcision party.
But when the sun came up, they were scorched. Since they did not have any roots, they dried up.
Then Paul and his men set sail from Paphos and arrived in Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them and went back to Jerusalem.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of
There wasn't one word of everything Moses had commanded that Joshua did not read in front of the entire assembly of Israel, including the women, their little ones, and the foreigners who lived among them.
Jehoash did what the LORD considered to be right during the entire time when Jehoiada the priest was instructing him,
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus.
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
For you spent enough time in the past doing what the gentiles like to do, living in sensuality, sinful desires, drunkenness, wild celebrations, drinking parties, and detestable idolatry.
Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father.
suffering harm as punishment for their wrongdoing. They take pleasure in wild parties in broad daylight. They are stains and blemishes, reveling in their deceitful pleasures while they eat with you.
envy, murder, drunkenness, wild partying, and things like that. I am telling you now, as I have told you in the past, that people who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
King Belshazzar put on a great festival for a thousand of his officials. He joined all one thousand of them in getting drunk.
Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
A thorn in the hand of a drunkard that's what a proverb quoted by a fool is.
"How terrible it will be for those who are heroes at drinking wine, and champions in mixing strong drink,
With hands and feet, that proud garland those drunks of Ephraim will be trampled.
"Wake up, you drunkards! Cry aloud and howl, you wine drinkers, because your supply of new wine has been snatched from you.
Indeed, while tangled as by a thorn bush, while drunken as by a strong drink, the Ninevites will be burned like dry straw.
Intemperance » Examples of » Other examples
They cast lots for my people they sold a young boy in exchange for a prostitute, and a girl for wine, so they could drink."
But if that servant says to himself, "My master is taking a long time to come back,' and begins to beat the other servants and to eat, drink, and get drunk,
For as you eat, each of you rushes to eat his own supper, and one person goes hungry while another gets drunk.
Intemperance » Examples of » Nabal
Abigail returned to Nabal, and he was there in his house holding a festival like the festival of a king. Nabal's heart was glad, and he was very drunk, so she didn't tell him anything at all until morning.
Intemperance » Examples of » Uriah
Then at David's invitation, he and Uriah dined and drank wine together, and David got him drunk. Later that evening, Uriah went out to lie on a couch in the company of his lord's servants, and he did not go down to his house.
Intemperance » Examples of » benhadad
They attacked at noon, just as Ben-hadad was drinking himself drunk in the battle pavilions, along with the 32 kings who had joined him.
Intemperance » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
""Come!' they say, "let's have some wine, and let's fill ourselves with strong drink! Then, tomorrow will be like today, or even much better!'"
Intemperance » Examples of » Elah
But his servant Zimri, who commanded half of his chariot forces, conspired against Elah while he was drinking himself drunk in the home of Arza, who managed the household at Tirzah.
Intemperance » Examples of » Noah
He drank some of the wine, got drunk, and lay down naked right in the middle of his tent.
Intemperance » Examples of » Ahasuerus
A week later, when the king was under the influence of all that wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus,
Intemperance » Examples of » Kings of israel
"On the king's festival day the princes got drunk from wine, so the king joined the mockers.
Intoxication » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
A thorn in the hand of a drunkard that's what a proverb quoted by a fool is.
"How terrible it will be for those who are heroes at drinking wine, and champions in mixing strong drink,
With hands and feet, that proud garland those drunks of Ephraim will be trampled.
"Wake up, you drunkards! Cry aloud and howl, you wine drinkers, because your supply of new wine has been snatched from you.
Indeed, while tangled as by a thorn bush, while drunken as by a strong drink, the Ninevites will be burned like dry straw.
Intoxication » Examples of » Other examples
They cast lots for my people they sold a young boy in exchange for a prostitute, and a girl for wine, so they could drink."
But if that servant says to himself, "My master is taking a long time to come back,' and begins to beat the other servants and to eat, drink, and get drunk,
For as you eat, each of you rushes to eat his own supper, and one person goes hungry while another gets drunk.
Intoxication » Examples of » Nabal
Abigail returned to Nabal, and he was there in his house holding a festival like the festival of a king. Nabal's heart was glad, and he was very drunk, so she didn't tell him anything at all until morning.
Intoxication » Examples of » Uriah
Then at David's invitation, he and Uriah dined and drank wine together, and David got him drunk. Later that evening, Uriah went out to lie on a couch in the company of his lord's servants, and he did not go down to his house.
Intoxication » Examples of » benhadad
They attacked at noon, just as Ben-hadad was drinking himself drunk in the battle pavilions, along with the 32 kings who had joined him.
Intoxication » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
""Come!' they say, "let's have some wine, and let's fill ourselves with strong drink! Then, tomorrow will be like today, or even much better!'"
Intoxication » Examples of » Elah
But his servant Zimri, who commanded half of his chariot forces, conspired against Elah while he was drinking himself drunk in the home of Arza, who managed the household at Tirzah.
Intoxication » Examples of » Noah
He drank some of the wine, got drunk, and lay down naked right in the middle of his tent.
Intoxication » Examples of » Ahasuerus
A week later, when the king was under the influence of all that wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus,
Intoxication » Examples of » Kings of israel
"On the king's festival day the princes got drunk from wine, so the king joined the mockers.
Israel » Defence of in battle » Examples of
Then we left the Ahava River for Jerusalem on the twelfth day of the first month. Our God's protection was with us, and he delivered us from the enemy's power and from ambush along the way.
My God sent his angel and sealed the mouths of the lions. They have not harmed me, proving that I'm innocent before him. Also against you, your majesty, I've committed no offense."
Then Elisha prayed, asking the LORD, "Please make him able to really see!" And so when the LORD enabled the young man to see, he looked, and there was the mountain, filled with horses and fiery chariots surrounding Elisha!
As they set out on their journey, because the people who lived in the cities around them feared God, they did not pursue Jacob's sons.
coming between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel. The cloud remained there even in the darkness, illuminating the night, so that the one side did not come near the other all night.
Kindness » Examples of » David
Later on, David asked, "Is there anyone left alive from Saul's household to whom I can show gracious love in memory of Jonathan?"
Kindness » Examples of » Joseph
So don't be afraid! I'll take care of you and your little ones." So Joseph kept on comforting them, speaking to the needs of their hearts.
Kindness » Examples of » moses
Some shepherds came to drive them away, but Moses got up, came to their rescue, and watered their sheep.
Kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
The people who lived there were unusually kind to us. It had started to rain and was cold, so they started a bonfire and invited us to join them around it.
Kindness » Examples of » Boaz
One other thing drop some handfuls deliberately, leaving them for her so she can gather it. And don't bother her."
Lamentations » Examples of » For the miseries of israel
Daughter of my people, put on sackcloth and roll in ashes. Mourn with bitter wailing, as one mourns at the death of an only son. For the destroyer will come on us suddenly.
"Cut off your hair and throw it away; let your lamentations rise on the barren heights, because the LORD has rejected and abandoned the generation that is subject to his wrath.
So, put on sackcloth, mourn and wail, because the burning anger of the LORD has not turned away from us."
"Now as for you, publish this mourning psalm about Israel's leaders.
"Grieve like a virgin, who, dressed in her mourner's clothes, cries out in memory of the man she was going to marry.
Lamentations » Examples of » For josiah
Jeremiah sang a lament for Josiah, and all the male and female singers recite that lamentation about Josiah to this day. In fact, they made singing it an ordinance in Israel, and they are recorded in the Lamentations.
Lamentations » Examples of » For king saul
So David intoned this song of lament about Saul and his son Jonathan,
Lamentations » Examples of » For jacob
When they arrived at Atad's threshing floor, which is located beyond the Jordan River, they held a great and mournful memorial service, during which Joseph spent seven days mourning for his father.
Lamentations » Examples of » For the slaughtered innocents
"A voice was heard in Ramah: wailing and great mourning. Rachel was crying for her children. She refused to be comforted, because they no longer existed."
Lamentations » Examples of » For jephthah's daughter
that for four days out of every year the Israeli women would go to mourn the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite in commemoration.
Lamentations » Examples of » For the jews
When Mordecai learned all that had been done, he tore his garments and clothed himself in sackcloth and ashes. He went into the middle of the city and cried out with a loud and bitter cry.
Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ
A large crowd of people followed him, including some women who kept mourning and wailing for him.
Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness how much I long for all of you with the compassion that the Messiah Jesus provides.
They were especially sorrowful because of what he had said that they would never see his face again. Then they took him to the ship.
and who risked their necks for my life. I am thankful to them, and so are all the churches among the gentiles.
I will be very glad to spend my money and myself for you. Do you love me less because I love you so much?
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness how much I long for all of you with the compassion that the Messiah Jesus provides.
They were especially sorrowful because of what he had said that they would never see his face again. Then they took him to the ship.
and who risked their necks for my life. I am thankful to them, and so are all the churches among the gentiles.
I will be very glad to spend my money and myself for you. Do you love me less because I love you so much?
Malice » Examples of
They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Interlude
While they were listening to these things, they became more and more furious and began to grind their teeth at him.
They hatch adders' eggs and weave a spider's web; whoever eats their eggs dies, and any crushed egg hatches out futility.
When they came to a place called Golgotha (which means "Skull Place"),
So the high priests planned to kill Lazarus, too,
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
A man in the crowd answered him, "Teacher, I brought my son to you. He has a spirit that won't let him talk. Whenever it brings on a seizure, it throws him to the ground. Then he foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and becomes stiff. So I asked your disciples to drive the spirit out, but they didn't have the power."
The sick man answered him, "Sir, I don't have anyone to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up. While I'm trying to get there, someone else steps down ahead of me."
Man's » Examples of » The disciples in the storm
But Jesus was in the back of the boat, asleep on a cushion. So they woke him up and asked him, "Teacher, don't you care that we're going to die?"
He saw that his disciples were straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn he came to them, walking on the sea. He intended to go up right beside them,
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
Now there was a woman who had been suffering from chronic bleeding for twelve years. Although she had endured a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all of her money, she had not been helped at all, but rather grew worse.
Man's » Examples of » The psalmist
the LORD watches over the innocent; I was brought low, and he delivered me.
Man's » Examples of » Paul and his companions on the sea
For a number of days neither the sun nor the stars were to be seen, and the storm continued to rage until at last all hope of our being saved vanished.
Man's » Examples of » Peter in prison
That very night, before Herod was going to bring him out, Peter, bound with two chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, and guards in front of the door were watching the prisoners.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples facing a hungry multitude
"There's a little boy here who has five barley loaves and two small fish. But what are these among so many people?"
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
"Tell the daughter of Zion, "Look, your king is coming to you! He is humble and mounted on a donkey, even on a colt of a donkey.'"
Now I myself, Paul, plead with you with the gentleness and kindness of the Messiah I who am humble when I am face to face with you but forceful toward you when I am away!
Place my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest for your souls,
He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet he didn't open his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, as a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.
Jesus told him, "Put your sword back in its place! Everyone who uses a sword will be killed by a sword.
Meekness » Examples of » Jeremiah
Look, I'm in your hands, so do with me what you think is good and right.
Meekness » Examples of » David
So David ordered Abishai and all of his staff: "Look! My own son wants to kill me! How much more now is this descendant of Benjamin? Leave him alone and let him go on cursing, because the LORD has ordered him to do this.
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
At my first trial no one came to my defense. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be held against them!
Meekness » Examples of » moses
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, don't hold this sin against them!" After he had said this, he died.
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
Indeed, this is why the gospel was proclaimed even to those who have died, so that they could be judged in their mortal flesh like all humans and live in the spiritual realm like God.
He continued to preach about the kingdom of God and to teach boldly and freely about the Lord Jesus, the Messiah.
Then his disciples went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord kept working with them and confirming the message by the signs that accompanied it.
Then I saw another angel flying overhead with the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on earth to every nation, tribe, language, and people.
Murder » Examples of
Two wicked men came in, sat down in front of them, and testified against Naboth in public, "Naboth cursed God and the king!" So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death.
I'll never join their council; I'll never enter their assembly. In their anger they committed murder and lamed cattle just for fun.
Herod flew into a rage when he learned that he had been tricked by the wise men, so he ordered the execution of all the male children in Bethlehem and all its neighboring regions, who were two years old and younger, according to the time that he had determined from the wise men.
Instead, Cain told his brother Abel, "Let's go out to the wilderness." When they were outside in the fields, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.
ran him outside of the city, and began to stone him to death. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Murmuring » Examples of
Eventually, the people began complaining about their distress, and the LORD heard them. When the LORD heard, his anger flared up and the LORD's fire incinerated some of them within the outskirts of the camp.
I remember God, and I groan; I meditate, while my spirit grows faint. Interlude
They also told Moses, "Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you took us out to die in the desert? What have you done to us, by bringing us out of Egypt?
The whole congregation of the Israelis complained against Moses and Aaron in the desert.
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
Around midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
Right on time, as they began to sing and praise, the LORD ambushed the Ammonites, Moabites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir who had attacked Judah, and they were defeated.
They sang a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals, because you were slaughtered. With your blood you purchased people for God from every tribe, language, people, and nation.
Obedience » Examples of » Christ's example of
If you keep my commandments, you'll abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.
But I'm doing what the Father has commanded me, to let the world know that I love the Father. Get up! Let us leave this place."
For just as through one man's disobedience many people were made sinners, so also through one man's obedience many people will be made righteous.
Then he says, "See, I have come to do your will." He takes away the first in order to establish the second.
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
because he depended on the LORD, not abandoning pursuit of him, and keeping the LORD's commands that he had commanded Moses.
Whatever is commanded by the God of Heaven is to be done with all due diligence for the Temple of the God of Heaven, or wrath will come against the king's realm and his sons.
Obedience » Examples of » Abraham
So Abram left there, as the LORD had directed him, and Lot accompanied him. Abram was 75 years old when he left Haran.
God said, "Please take your son, your unique son whom you love Isaac and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him as a burnt offering there on one of the mountains that I will point out to you." So Abraham got up early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his male servants with him, along with his son Isaac. He cut the wood for the burnt offering and set out to go to the place about which God had spoken to him.
Obedience » Examples of » Bezaleel
Bezalel and Oholiab and all the skilled craftsmen to whom the LORD gave wisdom and understanding to know how to do all the work in constructing the sanctuary are to do everything that the LORD has commanded."
According to what the LORD said, they would remain in camp, and according to what the LORD said, they would travel. They kept the commands that the LORD had given through Moses.
Obedience » Examples of » Paul
For your obedience has become known to everyone, and I am full of joy for you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.
"And so, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.
Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary
After doing everything required by the Law of the Lord, Joseph and Mary returned to their hometown of Nazareth in Galilee.
As soon as he had seen the vision, we immediately looked for a way to go to Macedonia, because we were convinced that God had called us to tell the people there the good news.
Obedience » Examples of » Noah
Noah did all of this, precisely as God had commanded.
Obedience » Examples of » Joshua
Joshua did just what the LORD had commanded his servant Moses and just what Moses had commanded him, leaving nothing unfinished.
Obedience » Examples of » Christ
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
Then I saw Joshua the High Priest standing in the presence of the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right to oppose him.
But when they began to oppose him and insult him, he shook out his clothes in protest and told them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent. From now on I will go to the gentiles."
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and their faith is a counterfeit.
So they all conspired together to invade and fight against Jerusalem, creating confusion there.
But Elymas the occult practitioner (that is the meaning of his name) continued to oppose them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Oppression » Examples of
The people of the land were vigorously oppressive and took possession of plunder by violence. They've afflicted the poor and the needy and unjustly treated the foreigner.
making their lives bitter through hard labor with mortar, bricks, and all kinds of outdoor labor. They ruthlessly imposed all this work on them.
Look! The wages that you kept back from the workers who harvested your fields are shouting out against you, and the cries of the reapers have reached the ears of the Lord of the Heavenly Armies.
Now there happened to be a certain woman who had been the wife of a member of the Guild of Prophets. She cried out to Elisha, "My husband who served you has died, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. But a creditor has come to take away my children into indentured servitude!"
Next I turned to consider all kinds of oppression that exists on earth. Look at the tears of the oppressed there is no one to comfort them. Power is on the side of their oppressors; so they have no comforters.
Patience » Examples of
As a result, we rejoice about you among God's churches about your endurance and faith through all the persecutions and afflictions you are experiencing.
We consider those who endured to be blessed. You have heard about Job's endurance and have seen the purpose of the Lord that the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
"I know what you've been doing, your toil, and your endurance. I also know that you cannot tolerate evil people. You have tested those who call themselves apostles, but are not, and have found them to be false.
I am John, your brother and partner in the oppression, kingdom, and patience that comes because of Jesus. I was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony about Jesus.
Patriotism » Examples of
When I heard this, I sat down and cried, mourning for a number of days while I fasted and prayed in the presence of the God of Heaven.
Then I was filled with fear. I replied to the king, "May the king live forever. Why shouldn't I be troubled, since the city where my ancestral sepulchers are located lies waste, with its gates burned by fire?"
"Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be happy for her, all you who love her; rejoice with her in gladness, all you who mourn over her,
Be strong, be courageous on behalf of our people and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what he thinks is best."
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The wise man
The wise use their eyes, but the fool walks in darkness. I also perceived that the same outcome affects them all.
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Nehemiah
I perceived that God had not sent him. Instead, Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him to pronounce this prophecy against me.
Spiritual perception » Examples of » David
So David concluded that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and that he had exalted his kingdom in order to benefit his people Israel.
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The shunammite woman
So she had a talk with her husband. "Look here! I've learned that this is a holy and godly man who comes by here on a regular basis.
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Peter
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus
Because Jesus knew that they were arguing, he asked them, "Why are you arguing about this among yourselves?
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Then he stretched himself three times and cried out to the LORD, "LORD my God, please cause the soul of this little boy to return to him." The LORD listened to Elijah, and the soul of the little boy returned to him, and he revived.
Power » Examples of » jacob
and said, "Let me go, because the dawn has come." "I won't let you go," Jacob replied, "unless you bless me." Then the man asked him, "What's your name?" "Jacob," he responded "Your name won't be Jacob anymore," the man replied, "but Israel, because you exerted yourself against both God and men, and you've emerged victorious."
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
Then he went on to plead, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom!"
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
When they had prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken, and all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak messages from God boldly.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
"If you abide in me and my words abide in you, you can ask for anything you want, and you'll receive it.
And I will bring that surviving third through, testing them as if through fire, purifying them like silver, assaying them like gold. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, "This is my people,' and they will say, "The LORD is my God.'"
When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him in his distress. I will deliver him, and I will honor him.
"As for the poor, the needy, those seeking water when there is none and their tongues are parched from thirst I, the LORD, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, won't abandon them.
Then you'll call, and the LORD will answer; you'll cry for help, and he'll respond, "Here I am.' "If you do away with the yoke among you, and pointing fingers and malicious talk;
Prayer » Examples of » Hezekiah, at the invasion of sennacherib
Then Hezekiah prayed in the presence of the LORD, "LORD God of Israel! You live between the cherubim! You alone are the God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have fashioned the heavens and the earth.
Then King David went in, sat down in the presence of the LORD, and said:
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Then he stretched himself three times and cried out to the LORD, "LORD my God, please cause the soul of this little boy to return to him." The LORD listened to Elijah, and the soul of the little boy returned to him, and he revived.
Prayer » Examples of » jacob
and said, "Let me go, because the dawn has come." "I won't let you go," Jacob replied, "unless you bless me." Then the man asked him, "What's your name?" "Jacob," he responded "Your name won't be Jacob anymore," the man replied, "but Israel, because you exerted yourself against both God and men, and you've emerged victorious."
Prayer » Examples of » Paul, for the ephesians
Prayer » Examples of » jacob » at peniel
Prayer » Examples of » David, when denied the privilege of building the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Abraham, for sodom
Abraham approached and asked, "Will you actually destroy the righteous along with the wicked?
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at the dedication of the temple
Then Solomon took his place in front of the LORD's altar in the presence of the entire congregation of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven,
Prayer » Examples of » Habakkuk's prayer
A prayer by the prophet Habakkuk, set to music.
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at gibeon
Prayer » Examples of » the lord's prayer,
Therefore, this is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
Then he went on to plead, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom!"
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
When they had prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken, and all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak messages from God boldly.
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
After Jesus had said this, he looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, so that the Son may glorify you.
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Preaching » Examples of
Indeed, this is why the gospel was proclaimed even to those who have died, so that they could be judged in their mortal flesh like all humans and live in the spiritual realm like God.
He continued to preach about the kingdom of God and to teach boldly and freely about the Lord Jesus, the Messiah.
Then his disciples went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord kept working with them and confirming the message by the signs that accompanied it.
Then I saw another angel flying overhead with the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on earth to every nation, tribe, language, and people.
Presumption » Examples of
Then they said, "Come on! Let's build ourselves a city and a tower, with its summit in the heavens, and let's make a name for ourselves so we won't be scattered over the surface of the whole earth."
But they presumed to go up to the top of the mountain, even though the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD and Moses didn't leave the camp.
Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod. Lots of water gushed out, and both the community and their cattle were able to drink.
But after he had become strong, in his arrogance he acted corruptly and became unfaithful to the LORD his God, and he dared to enter the LORD's Temple to burn incense on the incense altar.
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The luxurious king
"How terrible for him who builds his house without righteousness, and its upper rooms without justice, who makes his neighbor work for nothing, and does not pay him his wage. How terrible for him who says, "I'll build a large house for myself with spacious upper rooms, who cuts out windows for it, paneling it with cedar and painting it red.'
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The natural man
Many plans occupy the mind of a man, but the LORD's purposes will prevail.
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The men after the flood
Then they said, "Come on! Let's build ourselves a city and a tower, with its summit in the heavens, and let's make a name for ourselves so we won't be scattered over the surface of the whole earth."
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » Bold » Business man
Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a town, stay there a year, conduct business, and make money."
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
Then he said, "This is what I'll do. I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and I'll store all my grain and goods in them.
Pride » Examples of » Haman
You said in your heart, "I'll ascend to heaven, above the stars of God. I'll erect my throne; I'll sit on the Mount of Assembly in the far reaches of the north;
"You trusted in your own knowledge. You said, "No one sees me.' Your wisdom and knowledge have misled you. You said in your heart, "I am the one, and there will be none besides me.'
"Son of Man, tell Tyre's Commander-in-Chief, "This is what the Lord GOD says: "Because your heart is arrogant, and because you keep saying, "I have taken my seat, I am a god, seated in God's seat right in the middle of the sea,' and because you're a man, and not a god, even though you pretend that you have a god-like heart"
"Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: "Because of its towering height, with its summit reaching into the clouds, and because it was haughty in its position,
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
You say, "I am rich. I have become wealthy. I don't need anything." Yet you don't realize that you are miserable, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.
The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, "O God, I thank you that I'm not like other people thieves, dishonest people, adulterers, or even this tax collector.
Jesus told them, "If you were blind, you would not have any sin. But now that you insist, "We see,' your sin still exists."
"I'm pure. I'm without sin; I'm innocent. I'm harboring no iniquity inside of me.
Some of you have become arrogant, as though I were not coming to evaluate you.
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance! Don't begin to say to yourselves, "We have father Abraham!' because I tell you that God can raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones!
They replied to him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never been slaves to anybody. So how can you say, "You will be set free'?"
At this, they turned on him in fury and said, "You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses!
and if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light to those in darkness,
Pride » Examples of » Belshazzar
"You've exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. "You've had the vessels from his Temple brought into your presence. "And you, your officials, and your wives and mistresses drank wine from them. "You praised gods of silver, gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which can't see, hear, or demonstrate knowledge. "But you didn't honor God, who holds in his power your very life and all your ways.
The arrogance in your heart has deceived you, who inhabit hidden places on rocky cliffs, whose dwelling is in the heights, who say continuously to yourself, 'Who will bring me down to the ground?'
Pride » Examples of » hezekiah
But Hezekiah's response wasn't commensurate with what had been done for him because he was arrogant in heart, so wrath came upon him, upon Judah, and upon Jerusalem.
Pride » Examples of » Uzziah
But after he had become strong, in his arrogance he acted corruptly and became unfaithful to the LORD his God, and he dared to enter the LORD's Temple to burn incense on the incense altar.
Pride » Examples of » Naaman
But Naaman flew into a rage and left, telling himself, "Look! I thought "He's surely going to come out to me, stand still, call out in the name of the LORD his God, wave his hand over the infection, and cure the leprosy!'
Pride » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
he commented to himself, "Isn't Babylon great? I've built a royal palace in it by my own might and power, for the sake of my majesty."
Pride » Examples of » Pharaoh
Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD that I should listen to him and let Israel go? I don't know about the LORD, nor will I let Israel go!"
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
He sent his servants to call those who had been invited to the wedding, but they refused to come.
For this is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "In pursuit of glory I was sent to the nations who plundered you, because whoever injures you injures the pupil of my eye.
"Zerubbabel's hands have laid the foundation of this Temple, and his hands will finish it, so that you will know that the LORD of the Heavenly Armies has sent me to all of you.
Now Korah, Dathan, and Abiram stood at the entrance to their tents with their wives, sons, and little children. Then Moses said, "This is how you'll know that the LORD has sent me to do all these awesome works they're not coming merely from me.
Draw near to me, and listen to this: "From the beginning I haven't spoken in secret; at the time it happened, I was there.' And now the LORD God, and his Spirit, has sent me.
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
They were to be young men without physical defect, handsome in appearance, skilled in all wisdom, quick to learn, prudent in how they used knowledge, and capable of serving in the king's palace. They were to learn the literature and language of the Chaldeans.
They taught throughout Judah from a copy of the Book of the Law of the LORD that they took with them as they passed through all the cities of Judah, teaching among all the people.
The Guild of Prophets who lived in Jericho approached Elisha and asked him, "You are aware, aren't you, that later today the LORD is going to remove your master from being your mentor?" "Of course I'm aware of it," he said. "Calm down."
Elisha returned to Gilgal during a time of famine in the land. While the Guild of Prophets were having a meal with him, he instructed his attendant, "Put a large pot on the fire and boil some stew for the Guild of Prophets."
One day the Guild of Prophets told Elisha, "Notice how the place where we are living is too small for us.
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
One of them named Agabus got up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine all over the world. This happened during the reign of Claudius.
"As for me, I am truly filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, filled with judgment and power to announce to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.
Just then the Spirit of the LORD took control of me and told me, "You are to say, "This is what the LORD says: "You've said, O house of Israel, that I know what goes through your mind.
He came to us, took Paul's belt, and tied his own feet and hands with it. Then he said, "The Holy Spirit says, "This is how the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will tie up the man who owns this belt. Then they will hand him over to the gentiles.'"
"Son of Man," he said, "I've appointed you to be a watchman over the house of Israel. Therefore when you hear a message that comes from me, you are to warn them for me.
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Zechariah's son Jahaziel, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a descendant of Levi from the descendants of Asaph in the middle of the assembly, and he said:
"As the LORD lives," Micaiah replied, "I'll say what my God tells me to say."
Prophets » Examples of » Jeremiah
When I say, "I won't remember the LORD, nor will I speak in his name anymore, then there is this burning fire in my heart. It is bound up in my bones, I grow weary of trying to hold it in, and I cannot do it!
The LORD stretched out his hand, touched my mouth, and then told me, "Look, I've put my words in your mouth. See, today I've appointed you to prophesy about nations and kingdoms, to pull up and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant."
Prophets » Examples of » balaam
But in response, Balaam asked, "Shouldn't I be careful to communicate only what the LORD puts in my mouth?"
Then the LORD gave Balaam this message. "Return to Balak and speak to him."
Prophets » Examples of » Zechariah
Then Jehoiada the priest's son Zechariah was clothed by the Spirit of God, and he stood above the people and told them, "This is what God has to say: "Why are you breaking the LORD's commandments. You'll never be successful! Because you have abandoned the LORD, he has abandoned you.'"
Prophets » Examples of » The seventy elders
The LORD came down in a cloud, spoke to Moses, and made an apportionment from the spirit who rested on him to the 70 elders. When the spirit rested on them, they prophesied, but that was it.
Prophets » Examples of » David
Proselytes » Examples of
Some of them were persuaded and began to be associated with Paul and Silas, especially a large crowd of devout Greeks and the wives of many prominent men.
When the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who kept talking to them and urging them to continue in the grace of God.
This suggestion pleased the whole group. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch.
Now some Greeks were among those who had come up to worship at the festival.
Divine protection » Examples of
Then we left the Ahava River for Jerusalem on the twelfth day of the first month. Our God's protection was with us, and he delivered us from the enemy's power and from ambush along the way.
My God sent his angel and sealed the mouths of the lions. They have not harmed me, proving that I'm innocent before him. Also against you, your majesty, I've committed no offense."
Then Elisha prayed, asking the LORD, "Please make him able to really see!" And so when the LORD enabled the young man to see, he looked, and there was the mountain, filled with horses and fiery chariots surrounding Elisha!
As they set out on their journey, because the people who lived in the cities around them feared God, they did not pursue Jacob's sons.
coming between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel. The cloud remained there even in the darkness, illuminating the night, so that the one side did not come near the other all night.
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
But the entire congregation was talking about stoning them to death.
Two wicked men came in, sat down in front of them, and testified against Naboth in public, "Naboth cursed God and the king!" So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death.
King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was in charge of conscripted labor, but all of Israel stoned him to death, and King Rehoboam had to jump in his chariot and flee back in a hurry to Jerusalem.
But some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds by persuasion. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, thinking he was dead.
Rashness » Examples of
When they arrived at Nacon's threshing floor, Uzzah reached out and grabbed the Ark of God because the oxen had stumbled.
then if I return from the Ammonites without incident, whatever comes out the doors of my house to meet me will become the LORD's, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering."
But Josiah wouldn't turn around. In fact, he put on a disguise so he could fight Neco. He wouldn't listen to what God told him through what Neco had to say, and as a result, Josiah came to attack Neco on the Megiddo plain.
The men of Israel were hard pressed on that day, and Saul required the army to take an oath: "Cursed is the person who eats food before evening and before I've been avenged of my enemies." So no one tasted food.
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
The Lord replied to him, "You hypocrites! Doesn't each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or donkey and lead it out of its stall to give it some water?
He said this, not because he cared about the destitute, but because he was a thief. He was in charge of the moneybag and would steal what was put into it.
because such people are not serving the Messiah our Lord, but their own desires. By their smooth talk and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, yet you don't know how to interpret the present time?"
Repentance » Examples of » Ascribed to God (change of purpose)
"How can I give up on you, Ephraim? I will deliver you, will I not, Israel? How can I treat you like Admah? I can't make you like Zeboim, can I? My heart stirs within me; my compassion also fans into flame!
So the LORD said, "I will annihilate these human beings whom I've created from the earth, including people, animals, crawling things, and flying creatures, because I'm grieving that I made them."
"I regret that I made Saul king, because he has turned away from following me and has not carried out my commands." Samuel was angry, and he cried out to the LORD all night.
Tear your hearts, not your garments; and turn back to the LORD your God. For he is gracious and compassionate, slow to become angry, overflowing in gracious love, and grieves about this evil.
he remembered his covenant with them, and so relented according to the greatness of his gracious love.
Repentance » Examples of » Fasts proclaimed in connection with
Then I called for a fast there at the Ahava River so we could humble ourselves before our God and seek from him an appropriate way for us and our little ones to live, and how we should guard our personal wealth,
"Go and gather all the Jewish people who are in Susa and fast for me. Don't eat or drink for three days, night or day. Both I and my young women will also fast in the same way, and then I'll go in to the king, even though it's against the law. And if I perish, I perish."
The people of Nineveh believed God. They called for a fast and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least important.
In mounting fear, Jehoshaphat devoted himself to seek the LORD. He proclaimed a period of fasting throughout all of the territory of Judah,
In the ninth month of the fifth year of the reign of Josiah's son Jehoiakim, king of Judah, a fast was proclaimed in the LORD's presence in Jerusalem for all the people of Jerusalem, as well as all the people who were coming from the towns of Judah.
Repentance » Examples of » Job
"Come, let us return to the LORD; even though he has torn us, he will heal us. Even though he has wounded us, he will bind our wounds.
"A voice is heard on the barren heights, the weeping and pleading of the children of Israel because they have perverted their way. They have forgotten the LORD their God."
Repentance » Examples of » Josiah
because your heart was sensitive, and you humbled yourself in the LORD's presence when you heard what I had to say against this place and against its inhabitants that they would become a desolation and a curse and you have torn your clothes and cried out before me, be assured that I have truly heard you,' declares the LORD.
Repentance » Examples of » Ahab
Nevertheless, as soon as Ahab heard this message, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He even slept in sackcloth and wandered around meekly.
Repentance » Examples of » The ninevites
When the message reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, removed his royal garments, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat down in ashes. Then he had this proclamation published throughout Nineveh: "By decree of the king and his nobles: No man or animal, herd or flock, is to taste anything, graze, or drink water. Instead, let both man and animal clothe themselves with sackcloth and cry out to God forcefully. Let every person turn from his evil ways and from his tendency to do violence. read more.
Who knows but that God may relent, have compassion, and turn from his fierce anger, so that we are not exterminated?"
Repentance » Examples of » The prodigal son
Then his son told him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and you. I don't deserve to be called your son anymore.'
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
"But the tax collector stood at a distance and would not even look up to heaven. Instead, he continued to beat his chest and said, "O God, be merciful to me, the sinner that I am!'
Repentance » Examples of » Peter
Just then a rooster crowed a second time. Peter remembered that Jesus told him, "Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." Then he broke down and cried.
Repentance » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Now while Ezra was praying and confessing in tears, having prostrated himself to the ground before the Temple of God, a very large crowd of Israelis men, women, and children gathered around him. Indeed, the people were crying bitterly.
Restitution » Examples of
Later, Zacchaeus stood up and announced to the Lord, "Look! I'm giving half of my possessions to the destitute, and if I have accused anyone falsely, I'm repaying four times as much as I owe."
Ben-hadad made this promise to Ahab: "I will restore the cities that my ancestors took from your ancestors. You'll be able to build streets named after yourself in Damascus, as my father did in Samaria." "With this promise I will release you," Ahab replied. So Ahab made a treaty with Ben-hadad and let him go.
The king consulted with the woman, who related the story. So the king appointed a court official to represent her and ordered him: "Restore to her everything that belonged to her, including all of the produce that her fields yielded from the day she left the land until now."
They responded, "We will restore these things, and will assess no interest charges against them. We will do what you are requesting!"
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, you will not allow your holy one to experience corruption.
From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he would have to go to Jerusalem and suffer a great deal because of the elders, the high priests, and the scribes. Then he would be killed, but on the third day he would be raised.
Then they will hand him over to unbelievers to be mocked, whipped, and crucified, but on the third day he will be raised."
On their way down the mountain, Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
With great power, the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was on them all,
We are witnesses of everything Jesus did in the land of the Jews, including Jerusalem. "They hung him on a tree and killed him, but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear not to all the people, but to us who were chosen by God to be witnesses and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
and was declared by the resurrection from the dead to be the powerful Son of God according to the spirit of holiness Jesus the Messiah, our Lord.
After he was arrested according to the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified this very man and killed him using the hands of lawless men. But God raised him up and put an end to suffering of death, since it was impossible for him to be held by it,
You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked to have a murderer released to you, and you killed the source of life, whom God raised from the dead. We are witnesses to that.
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
After he had suffered, he had shown himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during a period of 40 days and telling them about the kingdom of God.
So they went and secured the tomb by putting a seal on the stone in the presence of the guards.
After saying this, he showed them his hands and his side, and when they saw the Lord, the disciples were overjoyed.
Look at my hands and my feet, because it's really me. Touch me and look at me, because a ghost doesn't have flesh and bones as you see that I have."
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ announced by angels
He is not here. He has been raised, just as he said. Come and see the place where he was lying.
But he told them, "Stop being astonished! You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised. He is not here. Look at the place where they laid him.
He is not here, but has been raised. Remember what he told you while he was still in Galilee:
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
The young lady got up at once and started to walk. She was twelve years old. Instantly they were overcome with astonishment.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dead man restored to life at touch of elisha's bones
One day while some Israelis were burying a man, they saw some marauders, so they threw the man into Elisha's grave. But when the man fell against Elisha's remains, he revived and rose to his feet.
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of zarephath
The LORD listened to Elijah, and the soul of the little boy returned to him, and he revived.
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the shunammite
Then he went downstairs, walked around back and forth inside the house once, went back up to his upper chamber, and stretched himself over the child again. The young man sneezed seven times and then opened his eyes.
Resurrection » Examples of » Jairus' daughter
When the crowd had been driven outside, he went in, took her by the hand, and the young lady got up.
Resurrection » Examples of » Lazarus of bethany
The man who had died came out, his hands and feet tied with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a handkerchief. Jesus told them, "Untie him, and let him go."
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of nain
The man who had been dead sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
Peter made them all go outside. After kneeling down, he prayed, turned to the body, and said, "Tabitha, get up!" She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Retaliation » Examples of
When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab brought him aside within the gateway to talk to him alone and then stabbed him in the abdomen. So he died for shedding the blood of Joab's brother Asahel.
When his disciples James and John observed this rejection, they asked, "Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?"
The Jewish people struck down all their enemies with the sword, killing and destroying them, and they did with their enemies as they pleased.
So Gideon responded, "Okay then, but when the LORD has turned over Zebah and Zalmunna into my control, I'm going to whip you with thorns and briers from the desert!"
Samson replied to them, "Because you did this, I'm not going to stop until I get my revenge against you!"
Retribution » Examples of
The LORD will repay him for his bloodshed because, without my father David's consent he attacked and murdered two men more righteous and better than he, Ner's son Abner, the commander of Israel's army and Jether's son Amasa, commander of Judah's army.
The king said, "Hang him on it." So they hanged Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai, and then the king's anger subsided.
Adoni-bezek used to brag, "Seventy kings without thumbs and big toes used to eat what was left under my table. God has repaid me for what I've done." They brought him to Jerusalem, and he later died there.
But when Esther came before the king, he ordered through a letter that the evil plot that Haman had devised against the Jewish people be rescinded, and that he and his sons be hanged on poles.
so that the violence committed against the 70 sons of Jerubbaal might come back on their brother Abimelech, who murdered them, and so it might come back on the "lords" of Shechem, who provoked him to murder his brothers.
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
The hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number of people believed and turned to the Lord.
So those who welcomed his message were baptized. That day about 3,000 people were added to their number.
Nevertheless, a few men from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and traveled to Jerusalem.
When all the people saw what had happened, they fell flat on their faces and cried out "The LORD is God! The LORD is God!"
The crowds, hearing his message and seeing the signs that he was doing, paid close attention to what was said by Philip.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
as sorrowful and yet always rejoicing, as poor and yet enriching many, as having nothing and yet possessing everything.
"I know your suffering and your poverty though you are rich and the slander committed by those who claim to be Jews but are not. They are the synagogue of Satan.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah. Although he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
For by him you have become rich in every way in speech and knowledge of every kind
Righteousness » Examples of
Both of them were righteous before God, having lived blamelessly according to all of the commandments and regulations of the Lord.
The survivors of Israel will not practice lawlessness nor tell lies, nor will a deceitful message be found in their mouths, because they will eat and rest, with no one to cause fear."
and then as a widow for 84 years. She never left the Temple, but continued to worship there night and day with times of fasting and prayer.
He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, following all of the examples set by his ancestor David.
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?"
John was also baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People kept coming and were being baptized,
You know what happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached.
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ
When all the people had been baptized, Jesus, too, was baptized. While he was praying, heaven opened,
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Sacraments » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
At that hour of the night, he took them and washed their wounds. Then he and his entire family were baptized immediately.
Sacraments » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
When she and her family were baptized, she urged us, "If you are convinced that I am a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my home." And she continued to insist that we do so.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
So those who welcomed his message were baptized. That day about 3,000 people were added to their number.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers in corinth
Now Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, along with his whole family. Many Corinthians who heard Paul also believed and were baptized.
Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
So he ordered the chariot to stop, and Philip and the eunuch both went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.
Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when Philip proclaimed the good news about the kingdom of God and about the name of Jesus the Messiah, men and women believed and were baptized.
Sacraments » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
All at once something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again.
Salutations » Examples of
Suddenly, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" They went up to him, took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.
Now when Boaz arrived from Bethlehem, he told the harvesters, "The LORD be with you." "May the LORD bless you!" they replied.
The angel came to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you!"
As Joseph looked up and recognized his brother Benjamin, his own mother's son, he asked, "Is this your youngest brother about whom you spoke to me?" And he addressed him directly, "May God be gracious to you, my son."
Samuel approached Saul. "May the LORD bless you," Saul said. "I've carried out the LORD's command."
Secret discipleship » Examples of
Later on, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (though a secret one because he was afraid of the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, and he came and removed his body.
Nevertheless, no one would speak openly about him because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders.
Now there was a man from the Pharisees, a leader of the Jews, whose name was Nicodemus. He came to Jesus at night and told him, "Rabbi, we know that you have come from God as a teacher, because no one can perform these signs that you are doing unless God is with him."
Yet many people, even some of the authorities, believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not admit it so they would not be thrown out of the synagogue.
Seekers » Examples of
I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands.
Then I called for a fast there at the Ahava River so we could humble ourselves before our God and seek from him an appropriate way for us and our little ones to live, and how we should guard our personal wealth,
"So I turned my attention to the Lord God, seeking him in prayer and supplication, accompanied with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.
They went to Philip (who was from Bethsaida in Galilee) and told him, "Sir, we would like to see Jesus."
As a result, anyone from all of the tribes of Israel who was determined to seek the LORD God of Israel followed the descendants of Levi to Jerusalem so they could sacrifice to the LORD God of their ancestors,
Seeking God » Examples of
I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands.
Then I called for a fast there at the Ahava River so we could humble ourselves before our God and seek from him an appropriate way for us and our little ones to live, and how we should guard our personal wealth,
"So I turned my attention to the Lord God, seeking him in prayer and supplication, accompanied with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.
They went to Philip (who was from Bethsaida in Galilee) and told him, "Sir, we would like to see Jesus."
As a result, anyone from all of the tribes of Israel who was determined to seek the LORD God of Israel followed the descendants of Levi to Jerusalem so they could sacrifice to the LORD God of their ancestors,
Selfishness » Examples of » Cain's cold-blooded words concerning abel
Some shepherds came to drive them away, but Moses got up, came to their rescue, and watered their sheep.
Later, the LORD asked Cain, "Where's your brother Abel?" "I don't know," he answered. "Am I my brother's guardian?"
That's how Edom refused Israel passage through their territory. So Israel turned away from there.
But the officials of Succoth replied, "Do you have Zebah and Zalmunna in custody already, so that we should give food to your army?"
Selfishness » Examples of » The priest and levite carelessly pass by the wounded man
By chance, a priest was traveling along that road. When he saw the man, he went by on the other side. Similarly, a descendant of Levi came to that place. When he saw the man, he also went by on the other side.
and one of you tells them, "Go in peace! Stay warm and eat heartily." If you do not provide for their bodily needs, what good does it do?
For all the others look after their own interests, not after those of Jesus the Messiah.
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
They tie up burdens that are heavy and unbearable and lay them on people's shoulders, but they refuse to lift a finger to remove them.
Meanwhile, the dogs have a mighty appetite they can never get enough. And as for them, they are the shepherds who lack understanding; they have all turned to their own way, each one to his gain, each and every one.
After Haman came in, the king asked him, "What should be done for the man whom the king desires to honor?"
Selfishness » Examples of » Nabal refuses food to david
Should I take my food, my water, and my meat that I've slaughtered for my shearers and give it to men who came from who knows where?"
Selfishness » Examples of » James and john seek the best places
They asked him, "Let us sit in your glory, one on your right and one on your left."
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Examples of
So the Israelis who had returned from captivity ate the Passover with all who had consecrated themselves from the uncleanness of the nations of the land in order to seek the LORD God of Israel.
But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel replied, "You have no part in our plans for building a temple to our God, because we alone will build to the LORD, the God of Israel, in accordance with the decree issued by King Cyrus, king of Persia."
"We will not give our daughters in marriage to the people of the land, nor take their daughters for our sons.
The remnant of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners. Then they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their ancestors.
Singing » Examples of
Around midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
Right on time, as they began to sing and praise, the LORD ambushed the Ammonites, Moabites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir who had attacked Judah, and they were defeated.
They sang a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals, because you were slaughtered. With your blood you purchased people for God from every tribe, language, people, and nation.
Slander » Examples of
Because John the Baptist has come neither eating bread nor drinking wine, yet you say, "He has a demon!'
But when David's delegation arrived in Ammonite territory, the Ammonite officials asked their lord Hanun, "Do you think that because David has sent a delegation of consolers to you that he is honoring your father? His delegation has arrived intending to search, scout the land, and then overthrow it, hasn't it?"
However, stretch out your hand and strike everything he owns, and he will curse you to your face."
So Amaziah priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam king of Israel. It said, "Amos has been conspiring against you in the very heart of the house of Israel! The land cannot bear everything he has to say,
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of
Suddenly, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" They went up to him, took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.
Now when Boaz arrived from Bethlehem, he told the harvesters, "The LORD be with you." "May the LORD bless you!" they replied.
The angel came to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you!"
As Joseph looked up and recognized his brother Benjamin, his own mother's son, he asked, "Is this your youngest brother about whom you spoke to me?" And he addressed him directly, "May God be gracious to you, my son."
Samuel approached Saul. "May the LORD bless you," Saul said. "I've carried out the LORD's command."
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
Let's grope along the wall like the blind; let us grope like those who have no eyes. We stumble at midday as if it were twilight, in desolate places like dead people.
But if your eye is evil, your whole body will be full of darkness. Therefore, if the light within you has turned into darkness, how great is that darkness!"
Leave them alone. They are blind guides of the blind. If one blind person leads another blind person, both will fall into a ditch."
You blind men! Which is more important, the gift or the altar that makes the gift holy?
However, their minds were hardened, for to this day the same veil is still there when they read the old covenant. Only in union with the Messiah is that veil removed.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
as sorrowful and yet always rejoicing, as poor and yet enriching many, as having nothing and yet possessing everything.
"I know your suffering and your poverty though you are rich and the slander committed by those who claim to be Jews but are not. They are the synagogue of Satan.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah. Although he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
For by him you have become rich in every way in speech and knowledge of every kind
Stealing » Examples of
I noticed among the war spoils a beautiful mantle from Shinar, 200 shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing 50 shekels. Because I wanted them, I took them, and they're buried in the ground inside my tent. The silver is underneath."
Meanwhile, Laban had been out shearing his sheep. While he was away, Rachel stole her father's personal idols.
Now, you can go if you must go, because you certainly are longing to go to your father's house. But why did you steal my gods?"
Stoning » Examples of
But the entire congregation was talking about stoning them to death.
Two wicked men came in, sat down in front of them, and testified against Naboth in public, "Naboth cursed God and the king!" So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death.
King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was in charge of conscripted labor, but all of Israel stoned him to death, and King Rehoboam had to jump in his chariot and flee back in a hurry to Jerusalem.
But some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds by persuasion. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, thinking he was dead.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
They were stoned to death, sawed in half, and killed with swords. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins. They were needy, oppressed, and mistreated.
When the lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slaughtered because of the word of God and the testimony they had given.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Zechariah
But the people conspired against him, and at the direct orders of the king they stoned him to death in the courtyard of the LORD's Temple.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Abel
from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who died between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be charged against this generation!
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » John the baptist
So without delay the king sent a soldier and ordered him to bring John's head. The soldier went and beheaded him in prison.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
ran him outside of the city, and began to stone him to death. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
When Job's three friends heard all these tragedies that happened to him, they each traveled from their home towns to visit him. Eliphaz came from Teman, Bildad came from Shuah, and Zophar came from Naamath. They met together and went to console and comfort him.
With all of the people in the territory crying loudly, everybody passed over the Kidron brook, along with the king. Then everyone headed out toward the road that leads to the wilderness.
and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them about their brother.
Haven't I wept for the one who is going through hard times? Haven't I grieved for the needy?
Taxes » Examples of
When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax came up to Peter and asked, "Your teacher pays the temple tax, doesn't he?"
As a result, Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold tribute to Pharaoh, but he passed on the costs to the inhabitants of the land in taxes, in keeping with Pharaoh's orders. He exacted the silver and gold from the people who lived in the land, from each according to his assessment, in order to pay it to Pharaoh Neco.
So Joseph crafted a statute concerning Egypt that remains valid to this day that Pharaoh should own a fifth of the produce, excluding the land belonging to the priests, which remained outside of Pharaoh's control.
Also, let Pharaoh immediately proceed to appoint supervisors over the land of Egypt, who will collect one fifth of its agricultural production during the coming seven years of abundance.
He will take a tenth of your seed and your vineyards and give it to his officers and servants.
Thankfulness » Examples of
The brothers there heard about us and came as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and felt encouraged.
I thank the Messiah Jesus, our Lord, who gives me strength, that he has considered me faithful and has appointed me to his service.
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
But the entire congregation was talking about stoning them to death.
Two wicked men came in, sat down in front of them, and testified against Naboth in public, "Naboth cursed God and the king!" So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death.
King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was in charge of conscripted labor, but all of Israel stoned him to death, and King Rehoboam had to jump in his chariot and flee back in a hurry to Jerusalem.
But some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds by persuasion. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, thinking he was dead.
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
"Let's make a treaty between you and me," he said, "just like the one between my father and your father. Notice that I've sent you silver and gold to break your treaty with King Baasha of Israel, so he'll retreat from his attack on me."
The Philistine officials approached her and told her, "Entice him to discover where his great strength is, and how we can overpower him. We intend to tie him up and torture him. We'll each pay you 1,100 silver coins."
His sons did not follow Samuel's example. Instead, they pursued dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
If the king approves, let it be decreed that they're to be destroyed, and I'll measure out 10,000 silver talents and bring it to the king's treasury for those who will do the work."
So they met with the elders and agreed on a plan to give the soldiers a large amount of money.
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax came up to Peter and asked, "Your teacher pays the temple tax, doesn't he?"
As a result, Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold tribute to Pharaoh, but he passed on the costs to the inhabitants of the land in taxes, in keeping with Pharaoh's orders. He exacted the silver and gold from the people who lived in the land, from each according to his assessment, in order to pay it to Pharaoh Neco.
So Joseph crafted a statute concerning Egypt that remains valid to this day that Pharaoh should own a fifth of the produce, excluding the land belonging to the priests, which remained outside of Pharaoh's control.
Also, let Pharaoh immediately proceed to appoint supervisors over the land of Egypt, who will collect one fifth of its agricultural production during the coming seven years of abundance.
He will take a tenth of your seed and your vineyards and give it to his officers and servants.
spiritual Thirst » Examples of
God, you are my God! I will fervently seek you. My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry, weary, and parched land.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When may I come and appear in God's presence?
I am longing for your deliverance, LORD, and your instruction is my joy.
"Look! The days are coming," declares the Lord GOD, "when I will send a famine throughout the land not a famine of food or a thirst for water but rather a famine of hearing the words of the LORD.
Tribute » Examples of
When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax came up to Peter and asked, "Your teacher pays the temple tax, doesn't he?"
As a result, Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold tribute to Pharaoh, but he passed on the costs to the inhabitants of the land in taxes, in keeping with Pharaoh's orders. He exacted the silver and gold from the people who lived in the land, from each according to his assessment, in order to pay it to Pharaoh Neco.
So Joseph crafted a statute concerning Egypt that remains valid to this day that Pharaoh should own a fifth of the produce, excluding the land belonging to the priests, which remained outside of Pharaoh's control.
Also, let Pharaoh immediately proceed to appoint supervisors over the land of Egypt, who will collect one fifth of its agricultural production during the coming seven years of abundance.
He will take a tenth of your seed and your vineyards and give it to his officers and servants.
Trust in God » Examples of
That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to me until the day that he comes.
Even though he kills me, I'll continue to hope in him. At least I'll be able to argue my case to his face!
"Look! God yes God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid. For the LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation."
To this end we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, that is, of those who believe.
He trusted the LORD God of Israel, and after him there were none like him among all the kings of Judah,
Unity » Examples of
Now all the believers were one in heart and soul, and nobody called any of his possessions his own. Instead, they shared everything they owned.
With one mind, all of them kept devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women (including Mary the mother of Jesus) and his brothers.
Now many signs and wonders were being performed by the apostles among the people, who were gathered together in Solomon's Colonnade.
Unwise prayers » Examples of
If this is how you treat me, please kill me right now, if I've found favor in your eyes, because I don't want to keep staring at all of this misery!"
and ran for a day's journey deep into the wilderness. He found a juniper tree, sat down under it, and prayed that he could die. He asked God, "Enough! LORD! Take my life, because I'm not better than my ancestors!"
He asked her, "What do you want?" She told him, "Promise that in your kingdom these two sons of mine will sit on your right and on your left."
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
"Aren't you the reigning king of Israel," his wife Jezebel replied. "Get up, have a meal, and get ready to be happy. I'll go get you the vineyard that Naboth the Jezreelite owns."
But then Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well of water that Abimelech's servants had seized.
But the herdsmen who lived in Gerar quarreled with Isaac's herdsmen. "The water is ours," they said. As a result, Isaac named the well Esek, for they had fiercely disputed with him about it.
I've lived in your house these 20 years serving fourteen years for your two daughters and another six years for your flocks. During all that time you changed my wages ten times.
Israel has sinned. They broke my covenant that I commanded them by taking some of the things that had been turned over to destruction. They have stolen, have been deceitful, and have stored what they stole among their own belongings.
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of
Moses was very angry, so he told the LORD, "Please don't accept their offering. I haven't taken even one donkey from them nor have I hurt even one of them."
Furthermore, they required no accounting from the men into whose hand they had paid the money to do the work, because the workers acted in good faith.
They said, "You haven't cheated us or oppressed us, and you haven't taken anything from anyone's hand."
But the soldier replied to Joab, "I wouldn't have touched the king's son even if you dropped 1,000 pieces of silver right into my hands, because we heard the king command you, Abishai, and Ittai, "Watch how you treat the young man Absalom!'
But the man of God replied to the king, "Even if you were to offer me half of your house, I wouldn't go with you, and I'm sure not going to eat even a piece of bread or drink water in this place,
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
and because they had the same trade he stayed with them. They worked together because they were tentmakers by trade.
Jeroboam was a valiant soldier, and because Solomon observed that the young man was able to get things done, he set him in charge over all of the conscripted labor from the household of Joseph.
As it was, I was attacked by drought during the day and by cold at night. I never got any decent rest.
So Ruth gathered grain out in the field until dusk, and then threshed what she had gathered about a week's supply of barley.
Vows » Examples of
Hannah made a vow: "LORD of the Heavenly Armies, if you just look at the misery of your maid servant, remember me, and don't forget your maid servant. If you give your maid servant a son, then I'll give him to the LORD for all the days of his life, and a razor is never to touch his head."
After staying there for quite a while longer, Paul said goodbye to the brothers and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. He had his hair cut in Cenchrea, since he was under a vow.
Then he made this solemn vow: "If God remains with me, watches over me throughout this journey that I'm taking, gives me food to eat and clothes to wear,
Then Israel made this vow in the LORD's presence: "If you give these people into our control, we intend to devote their cities to total destruction."
Warnings » Examples of
And so, dear friends, since you already know these things, continuously be on your guard not to be carried away by the deception of lawless people. Otherwise, you may fall from your secure position.
"The LORD won't forgive such a person. Instead, the zealous anger of the LORD will blaze against him. All the curses that were written in this book will fall on him. Then the LORD will wipe out his memory from under heaven.
See to it that you do not ignore the one who is speaking. For if the hearers did not escape when they ignored the one who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we turn away from the one who is from heaven!
Give glory to the LORD your God before he brings darkness, before your feet stumble on the mountains at twilight. You hope for light, but he turns it into deep darkness. He changes it into heavy gloom.
Now Nineveh was a very large city, requiring a three-day journey to cross through it. As Jonah started into the city on the first day's journey, he proclaimed the message, "40 days more and Nineveh will be overthrown!"
Witnesses, false » Examples of
When Paul arrived, the Jewish leaders who had come down from Jerusalem surrounded him and began bringing a number of serious charges against him that they couldn't prove.
So they secretly got some men to say, "We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God."
So the soldiers took the money, did as they were instructed, and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
When they didn't find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials and shouted, "These fellows who have turned the world upside down have come here, too,
Although many people gave false testimony against him, their testimony didn't agree.
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
With great power, the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was on them all,
John told the truth about him when he cried out, "This is the person about whom I said, "The one who comes after me ranks higher than me, because he existed before me.'"
I've had help from God to this day, and so I stand here to testify to both the powerful and the lowly alike, stating only what the prophets and Moses said would happen
physical Work » Business life » Industry » Examples of
and because they had the same trade he stayed with them. They worked together because they were tentmakers by trade.
Jeroboam was a valiant soldier, and because Solomon observed that the young man was able to get things done, he set him in charge over all of the conscripted labor from the household of Joseph.
As it was, I was attacked by drought during the day and by cold at night. I never got any decent rest.
So Ruth gathered grain out in the field until dusk, and then threshed what she had gathered about a week's supply of barley.
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For by such grace you have been saved through faith. This does not come from you; it is the gift of God and not the result of actions, to put a stop to all boasting.
He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our own accomplishments, but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in the Messiah Jesus before time began.
Why not? Because they did not pursue it on the basis of faith, but as if it were based on achievements. They stumbled over the stone that causes people to stumble.
yet we know that a person is not justified by doing what the Law requires, but rather by the faithfulness of Jesus the Messiah. We, too, have believed in the Messiah Jesus so that we might be justified by the faithfulness of the Messiah and not by doing what the Law requires, for no human being will be justified by doing what the Law requires.
Many will say to me on that day, "Lord, Lord, we prophesied in your name, drove out demons in your name, and performed many miracles in your name, didn't we?' Then I will tell them plainly, "I never knew you. Get away from me, you who practice evil!'"
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
Those who weep while they plant will sing for joy while they harvest. The one who goes out weeping, carrying a bag of seeds, will surely return with a joyful song, bearing sheaves from his harvest. A Solomonic Song of Ascents
The 70 disciples came back and joyously reported, "Lord, even the demons are submitting to us in your name!"
I delight to do your will, my God. Your Law is part of my inner being."
When he arrived, he rejoiced to see what the grace of God had done, and with hearty determination he kept encouraging all of them to remain faithful to the Lord,
That day they offered a large number of sacrifices, and they rejoiced, because God had caused them to rejoice enthusiastically. Their wives and children rejoiced, so that Jerusalem's joy was heard from a long distance.
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
"I know what you've been doing, your toil, and your endurance. I also know that you cannot tolerate evil people. You have tested those who call themselves apostles, but are not, and have found them to be false.
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was known for her good actions and acts of charity that she was always doing.
because I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you welcomed me. I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me.'
In the presence of our God and Father, we constantly remember how your faith is active, your love is hard at work, and your hope in our Lord Jesus the Messiah is enduring.
Remember me, my God, concerning this, and do not erase my faithful deeds that I have undertaken for the Temple of my God, and for its services.
FALSE » Witnesses » Examples of
When Paul arrived, the Jewish leaders who had come down from Jerusalem surrounded him and began bringing a number of serious charges against him that they couldn't prove.
So they secretly got some men to say, "We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God."
So the soldiers took the money, did as they were instructed, and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
When they didn't find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials and shouted, "These fellows who have turned the world upside down have come here, too,
Although many people gave false testimony against him, their testimony didn't agree.
Topics on Examples Of
Abasement, Examples Of
Daniel 4:33The decree was fulfilled against Nebuchadnezzar immediately. He was driven away from people to eat grass like cattle, and his body was drenched with dew from the sky, until his hair grew like eagles' feathers and his nails like birds' claws.
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
Genesis 16:6Abram answered Sarai, "Look, your servant is under your control, so do to her as you wish." So Sarai dealt so harshly with Hagar that she ran away from Sarai.
Adoration, Examples Of
Exodus 15:1-2Then Moses and the Israelis sang this song to the LORD: "I'll sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. The horse and its rider he has thrown into the sea.
Adultery, Examples Of
Genesis 19:31-38One day the firstborn told the younger one, "Our father is old, and there's no man in the land to have sex with us, as everybody else throughout all the earth does.
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Genesis 39:20-23arrested Joseph, and locked him up in the same prison where the king's prisoners were confined. So Joseph remained there in prison.
Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Exodus 9:14-15Indeed, this time I'm sending all my plagues against you, your officials, and your people, so you may know that there is no one like me in all the earth.
Alienation, Examples Of
Genesis 3:7As a result, they both understood what they had done, and they became aware that they were naked. So they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves.
Anger Of God, Examples Of
Genesis 11:8So the LORD scattered them abroad from there over the surface of the whole earth, so that they had to stop building the city.
Anxiety, Examples Of
Genesis 20:7-9Now then, return the man's wife. As a matter of fact, he's a prophet and can intercede for you so you'll live. But if you don't return her, be aware that you and all who are yours will certainly die."
Barrenness, Examples Of
Genesis 21:2Sarah conceived and gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age, at the very time that God had told him.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Ruth 1:19-21So they continued on until they reached Bethlehem. Now when the two of them arrived in Bethlehem, the entire town got excited at the news of their arrival and they asked one another, "Can this be Naomi?"
Blasphemy, Examples Of
Leviticus 24:11Then the Israeli woman's son blasphemed the Name and cursed, so they brought him to Moses. His mother's name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, from the tribe of Dan.
Boldness Examples Of
Genesis 33:18After Jacob had arrived safely from Paddan-aram, he entered the city of Shechem, which was located in the territory of Canaan, and encamped facing that city.
Borrowing, Examples Of
Exodus 11:2Tellthe people that each man is to ask his neighbor and each woman her neighbor for articles of silver and gold."
Bribery, Examples Of
Numbers 22:17-18I'm determined to reward you generously, and I'll do everything you tell me to do. So come right away and curse this people for me.'"
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23"See, a virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel,"
Children, Good Examples Of
Genesis 45:9So hurry up, go back to my father, and tell him that his son Joseph tells him, "God has made me master of all of Egypt. Hurry up! Come live with me!'
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26When he found him, he brought him to Antioch, and for a whole year they were guests of the church and taught many people. It was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.
Communion With God, Examples Of
Genesis 5:24communing with God and then he was there no longer, because God had taken him.
Compassion, Examples Of
1 Chronicles 7:22So their father Ephraim mourned many days, and his relatives came to comfort him.
Condemnation, Examples Of
Revelation 20:11-15Then I saw a large, white throne and the one who was sitting on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and no place was found for them.
Confession, Examples Of
Numbers 12:11Aaron begged Moses, "I pray my lord, please don't hold this sin against us, since we've acted foolishlyand sinned in doing so.
Confusion, Examples Of
Genesis 11:9Therefore it was called Babylon, because there the LORD confused the language of all the earth, and from there the LORD scattered them over the surface of the entire earth.
Consecration, Examples Of
Numbers 32:12except Jephunneh's son Caleb, the Kenizzite, and Nun's son Joshua. They've wholeheartedly followed the LORD.'
Contempt, Examples Of
1 Samuel 25:10Nabal answered David's servants: "Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? There are many servants today who are breaking away from their masters.
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19Meanwhile, still spewing death threats against the Lord's disciples, Saul went to the high priest.
Courage, Examples Of
Joshua 14:12Now then, give me that hill country about which the LORD spoke back on that day, because you yourself heard back then that the Anakim were there, with great reinforced cities. Perhaps the LORD will be with me and I will expel them, just as the LORD said."
Cruelty, examples of
Psalm 71:4My God, deliver me from the power of the wicked and the grasp of ruthless practicers of evil.
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Genesis 25:8then passed away, dying at a ripe old age, having lived a full life, and joined his ancestors.
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Numbers 16:32The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, all their households, everyone who was affiliated with Korah, and all of their property.
Delay, Examples Of
Exodus 14:24-25In the morning watch, the LORD looked down on the Egyptian camp through the pillar of fire and cloud, and he threw the Egyptian camp into confusion.
Despondency, Examples Of
Exodus 14:15Then the LORD told Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelis to move out!
Diligence, Examples Of
2 Chronicles 15:15Everybody in Judah was very glad to make their oath, because they had made their vow with all their heart and had sought him with all of their might, and they found him! The LORD also gave them rest in their surrounding lands.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Ruth 1:20But Naomi replied, "Don't call me "Naomi'! Call me "Mara'! That's because the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me.
Dishonesty, Examples Of
Genesis 21:25But then Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well of water that Abimelech's servants had seized.
Disobedience, Examples Of
Genesis 3:6When the woman saw that the tree produced good food, was attractive in appearance, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. Then she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate some, too.
Divine Protection, Examples Of
Genesis 35:5As they set out on their journey, because the people who lived in the cities around them feared God, they did not pursue Jacob's sons.
Dreams, Examples Of
Genesis 20:3But God came to Abimelech in a dream during the night and spoke to him, "Pay attention! You're about to die, because the woman you have taken is a man's wife!"
Drunkenness, Examples Of
Genesis 9:21He drank some of the wine, got drunk, and lay down naked right in the middle of his tent.
Edification, Examples Of
Deuteronomy 3:28Therefore charge Joshua to be doubly strong, because he will lead this people and cause them to inherit the land that you'll see.'
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22So Moses learned all the wisdom of the Egyptians and became a great man, both in words and in deeds.
encouragement, examples of
2 Chronicles 32:6-7He appointed military officers to take charge of the people, who gathered them together in the square near the city gate and spoke to them encouragingly,
Endurance, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 4:12We wear ourselves out from working with our own hands. When insulted, we bless. When persecuted, we endure.
Examples Of Bad Servants
2 Samuel 16:1-4Now just as David happened to have passed the summit of the Mount of Olives, suddenly Mephibosheth's servant Ziba met him, accompanied by a couple of saddled donkeys loaded with 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 pieces of summer fruit, and a skin of wine!
Examples Of Confidence
Genesis 11:4Then they said, "Come on! Let's build ourselves a city and a tower, with its summit in the heavens, and let's make a name for ourselves so we won't be scattered over the surface of the whole earth."
Examples Of Consecration
Genesis 4:4-7while Abel brought the best parts of some of the firstborn from his flock. The LORD looked favorably upon Abel and his offering,
Examples Of Deceit
Genesis 4:9Later, the LORD asked Cain, "Where's your brother Abel?" "I don't know," he answered. "Am I my brother's guardian?"
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33but I was let down in a basket through an opening in the wall and escaped from him.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did, and by faith he was declared to be righteous, since God himself accepted his offerings. And by faith he continues to speak, even though he is dead.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Psalm 103:13As a father has compassion for his children, so the LORD has compassion for those who fear him.
Examples Of Fearful Men
Proverbs 29:25Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.
Examples Of Following God
Deuteronomy 1:34-36"When the LORD heard your complaints, he became angry and declared,
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15I've set an example for you, so that you may do as I have done to you.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders, those who have spoken God's word to you. Think about the impact of their lives, and imitate their faith.
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1After this, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil.
Examples Of Love For Children
Genesis 21:14So early the next morning, Abraham got up, took bread and a leather bottle of water, gave them to Hagar, and placed them on her shoulder. He then sent her away, along with the child. She went off and roamed in the Beer-sheba wilderness.
Examples Of Mothers' Love
Isaiah 49:15"Can a woman forget her nursing child, or have no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these mothers may forget; But as for me, I'll never forget you!
Examples Of Orphans
Genesis 11:27-28Now these are the family records of Terah: Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran fathered Lot.
Examples Of Patriotism
Hebrews 11:13-16All these people died having faith. They did not receive the things that were promised, yet they saw them in the distant future and welcomed them, acknowledging that they were strangers and foreigners on earth.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But whenever you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees from the hidden place will reward you.
Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6and if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and destroyed them by burning them to ashes, making them an example to ungodly people of what is going to happen to them;
Extortion, Examples Of
1 Samuel 2:12-17Now the sons of Eli were worthless men who did not know the LORD.
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Nehemiah 9:7-8You are the LORD, the God who chose Abram, whom you brought from Ur of the Chaldeans and to whom you gave the name Abraham.
False Accusations, Examples Of
Genesis 39:7-20Now Joseph was well built and good looking. That's why, sometime later, Joseph's master's wife looked straight at Joseph and propositioned him: "Come on! Let's have a little sex!"
False Confidence, Examples Of
Genesis 11:4Then they said, "Come on! Let's build ourselves a city and a tower, with its summit in the heavens, and let's make a name for ourselves so we won't be scattered over the surface of the whole earth."
False Miracles, Examples Of
Exodus 7:11Then Pharaoh also called for the wise men and sorcerers, and they along with the Egyptian magicians did the same thing with their secret arts.
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet and who teaches and leads my servants to practice immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols.
False Teachers, Examples Of
Revelation 2:14But I have a few things against you: You have there some who hold to the teaching of Balaam, the one who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the people of Israel so that they would eat food sacrificed to idols and practice immorality.
False Witnesses,examples Of
1 Samuel 22:8-18But all of you have conspired against me, and no one tells me about my son's covenant with Jesse's son. None of you feels sorry for me and tells me that my son has stirred up my servant against me to lie in wait, as he's doing this day."
Families, Examples Of
Genesis 18:19Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."
Famine, Examples Of
Genesis 12:10There was a famine in the land, so Abram went down to Egypt to live because the famine was so severe.
Fasting, Examples Of
2 Samuel 12:16After this, the LORD afflicted the child that Uriah's wife had born to David, and the child became very ill. David begged God on behalf of the youngster. He fasted, went inside, and spent the night lying on the ground.
Fatherless, Examples Of
Genesis 11:27-28Now these are the family records of Terah: Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran fathered Lot.
Fathers, Examples Of
Genesis 18:19Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, reverently prepared an ark to save his family, and by faith he condemned the world and inherited the righteousness that comes by faith.
Folly, Examples Of
Jeremiah 4:22"For my people are foolish, they don't know me. They're stupid children, they have no understanding. They're skilled at doing evil, but how to do good, they don't know."
Friendship, Examples Of
1 Samuel 18:1When David finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan became a close friend to David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Genesis 22:12"Don't lay your hand on the youth!" he said. "Don't do anything to him, because I've just demonstrated that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only unique one, from me."
Good Kings Examples Of
2 Samuel 8:15David reigned over all of Israel, administering justice and equity to every one of his people.
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Exodus 13:17-18When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road through the land of the Philistines, even though it was nearer, because God had said, "If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt."
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18Hoping in spite of hopeless circumstances, he believed that he would become "the father of many nations," just as he had been told: "This is how many descendants you will have."
Hospitality, Examples Of
Genesis 18:2-5he glanced up and saw three men standing there, not far from him. As soon as he noticed them, Abraham ran from the tent entrance to greet them and bowed low to the ground.
Humility, Examples Of
Genesis 18:27Abraham answered, "Look, even though I am only dust and ashes, I've ventured to speak to my LORD.
Hunger, Examples Of
1 Samuel 21:3-6Now, what do you have available? Give me five loaves of bread or whatever you have."
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Genesis 27:6-35Rebekah gave these instructions to her son Jacob: "Quick! Pay attention!" she said. "I heard your father talking to your brother Esau. He told him,
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Exodus 5:2Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD that I should listen to him and let Israel go? I don't know about the LORD, nor will I let Israel go!"
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
Leviticus 18:6"A person is not to approach a near blood relative for sexual relations. I am the LORD.
Industry, Examples Of
Genesis 31:40As it was, I was attacked by drought during the day and by cold at night. I never got any decent rest.
Ingratitude, Examples Of
Deuteronomy 32:18You neglected the Rock that fathered you; you abandoned God, who was awaiting your birth.
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13Then he told them, "You have such a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in order to keep your own tradition!
Innocence, Examples Of
Genesis 2:25Even though both the man and his wife were naked, they were not ashamed about it.
Integrity, Examples Of
Job 2:9-10Then his wife told him, "Do you remain firm in your integrity? Curse God and die!"
Intercession, Examples Of
Daniel 9:3-5"So I turned my attention to the Lord God, seeking him in prayer and supplication, accompanied with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail. When you have come back, you must strengthen your brothers."
Love to Others, Examples Of
Genesis 45:15He kissed all of his brothers and wept with them, too, and then his brothers were able to talk with him.
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9Now in that city there was a man named Simon. He was practicing occult arts and thrilling the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great.
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Genesis 4:8Instead, Cain told his brother Abel, "Let's go out to the wilderness." When they were outside in the fields, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.
Mercy, Examples Of
1 Samuel 11:13But Saul said, "Let no one be put to death this day, because today the LORD has delivered Israel."
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5and if he did not spare the ancient world but protected Noah, a righteous preacher, along with seven others when he brought the flood on the world of ungodly people;
Mothers, Examples Of
Genesis 3:20Now Adam had named his wife "Eve," because she was to become the mother of everyone who was living.
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some are preaching the Messiah because of jealousy and dissension, while others do so because of their good will.
Oppression, Examples Of
Exodus 1:14making their lives bitter through hard labor with mortar, bricks, and all kinds of outdoor labor. They ruthlessly imposed all this work on them.
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Genesis 23:4"I am an alien and an outsider among you. Give me a cemetery among you where I can bury my dead away from my presence."
Praise, Examples Of
Genesis 14:18-20King Melchizedek of Salem brought out bread and wine, since he was serving as the priest of God Most High.
Pride, Examples Of
Exodus 5:2Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD that I should listen to him and let Israel go? I don't know about the LORD, nor will I let Israel go!"
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38Peter answered them, "Every one of you must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.
Responsibility, Examples Of
Genesis 6:13-14So God announced to Noah, "I've decided to destroy every living thing on earth, because it has become filled with violence due to them. Look! I'm about to annihilate them, along with the earth.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11The others were furious and began to discuss with each other what they could do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Genesis 19:27Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the LORD earlier.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Genesis 4:9Later, the LORD asked Cain, "Where's your brother Abel?" "I don't know," he answered. "Am I my brother's guardian?"
Sexual Chastity Examples Of
Ruth 3:13Stay the night, and if he fulfills his duty as your related redeemer in the morning, that will be acceptable. But if he isn't inclined to do so, then, as the LORD lives, I will act as your related redeemer myself. So lie down until morning."
Sloth Examples Of
Isaiah 56:10His watchmen are blind; they are all without knowledge. They are all dumb dogs they cannot bark. They keep on dreaming and lying around, and they're lovers of sleep!
Steadfastness, Examples Of
1 Kings 13:8But the man of God replied to the king, "Even if you were to offer me half of your house, I wouldn't go with you, and I'm sure not going to eat even a piece of bread or drink water in this place,
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.
Warfare, Examples Of
Deuteronomy 7:1-2"When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, he will drive out many nations before you: the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations who are more numerous and stronger than you.
Wicked Children, Examples Of
1 Samuel 2:12Now the sons of Eli were worthless men who did not know the LORD.
Zealousness, Examples Of
2 Kings 10:16"If it is," Jehu replied, "Put out your hand." So Jehonadab stuck out his hand, and Jehu took him up to stand in his chariot. He told him, "Come with me and see my enthusiasm for the LORD!" So Jehu had Jehonadab ride in his chariot.