Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Awe » For the aged » For the sanctuary
"Observe my Sabbath and stand in awe of my sanctuary. I am the LORD.
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.
Then he told those who were selling the doves, "Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father's house a marketplace!"
Fools » Worship of, hateful to God
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.
Formalism » The insufficiency of
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.
Samuel said, "Does the LORD delight as much in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the LORD? Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
For it is love that I seek, and not sacrifice; knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
since they deal only with food, drink, and various washings, which are required for the body until the time when things would be set right.
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but obeying God's commandments is everything.
Indeed, you do not delight in sacrifices, or I would give them, nor do you desire burnt offerings. True sacrifice to God is a broken spirit. A broken and chastened heart, God, you will not despise.
For God's kingdom does not consist of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy produced by the Holy Spirit.
However, food will not bring us closer to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat food that has been offered to an idol, and no better off if we do.
Hearing » Spiritual of believers
LORD, as I listen to what has been said about you, I am afraid. LORD, revive your work throughout all of our lives reveal yourself throughout all of our lives when you are angry, remember compassion.
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.
But the ones on the good soil are the people who hear the word but also hold on to it with good and honest hearts, producing a crop through endurance."
Blessed is the person who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorways
"Let everyone listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will never be hurt by the second death.'"
Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
Heedfulness » Necessary » In the house and worship of God
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.
Religion » Formalism » The insufficiency of
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.
Samuel said, "Does the LORD delight as much in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the LORD? Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
For it is love that I seek, and not sacrifice; knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
since they deal only with food, drink, and various washings, which are required for the body until the time when things would be set right.
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but obeying God's commandments is everything.
Indeed, you do not delight in sacrifices, or I would give them, nor do you desire burnt offerings. True sacrifice to God is a broken spirit. A broken and chastened heart, God, you will not despise.
For God's kingdom does not consist of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy produced by the Holy Spirit.
However, food will not bring us closer to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat food that has been offered to an idol, and no better off if we do.
Reverence » For the sanctuary
"Observe my Sabbath and stand in awe of my sanctuary. I am the LORD.
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.
Then he told those who were selling the doves, "Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father's house a marketplace!"
Speech/communication » How not to speak
"You are not to go around slandering your people. "You are not to stand idle when your neighbor's life is at stake. I am the LORD.
Don't continue to talk proudly, and don't speak arrogantly, for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil. Don't be impulsive with your mouth nor be in a hurry to talk in God's presence. Since God is in heaven and you're on earth, keep your speech short.
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
LORD, as I listen to what has been said about you, I am afraid. LORD, revive your work throughout all of our lives reveal yourself throughout all of our lives when you are angry, remember compassion.
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.
But the ones on the good soil are the people who hear the word but also hold on to it with good and honest hearts, producing a crop through endurance."
Blessed is the person who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorways
"Let everyone listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will never be hurt by the second death.'"
Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
Worship » Divinity of Christ » True attitude in
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD wearing holy attire.
But I, because of the abundance of your gracious love, may come into your house. In awe of you, I will worship in your holy Temple.
"The LORD is in his holy Temple. All the earth be quiet in his presence."
God is feared in the council of the holy ones, revered by all those around him.
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
Moses spoke with Aaron about what the LORD had said: "Among those who are near me, I'll show myself holy so that I'll be glorified before all people." So Aaron remained silent.
true and false Worship » Divinity of Christ of heavenly bodies » Of God, universal
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD wearing holy attire.
But I, because of the abundance of your gracious love, may come into your house. In awe of you, I will worship in your holy Temple.
"The LORD is in his holy Temple. All the earth be quiet in his presence."
God is feared in the council of the holy ones, revered by all those around him.
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
Moses spoke with Aaron about what the LORD had said: "Among those who are near me, I'll show myself holy so that I'll be glorified before all people." So Aaron remained silent.
true and false Worship » For worship of God house of God, the place of worship » General references to
Many groups of people will come, commenting, "Come! Let's go up to the Temple of the God of Jacob, that they may teach us his ways. Then let's walk in his paths." "Instruction will proceed from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
these I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will rise up to be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for everyone."
All Kedar's flocks will be gathered to you, the rams of Nebaioth will serve you. and they'll come up with acceptance upon my altar, and I'll glorify my glorious house."
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.
Then he told those who were selling the doves, "Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father's house a marketplace!"
Now bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve nightly in the LORD's Temple.
He told them, "It is written, "My house is to be called a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a hideout for bandits!"