4 occurrences

'Initiative' in the Bible

"Even if Balak gives me his palace full of silver and gold, I won't double-cross the command of the LORD and do anything whether good or evil on my own initiative, because I'm going to say whatever the LORD says.'

Verse ConceptsCommands, in OTGoldSupplied With MoneySpeaking The Word God Gives

they took the initiative by preparing their provisions shrewdly: they took tattered sacks for their donkeys, worn-out, torn, and mended wineskins,

Verse ConceptsExamples Of DeceitBottle, UsesenvoyCraftinessWineskins And Vatsimprovement

Now he did not say this on his own initiative. As high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,

Verse ConceptsThe Effect Of Christ's DeathVicarious SubstitutionRivers

Jesus replied, "Are you asking this on your own initiative, or did others tell you about me?"

Verse ConceptsTelling Of Jesus

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