Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Desires » What the lord desires
Samuel said,
“Has the Lord as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices
As in obeying the voice of the Lord?
Behold,to obey is better than sacrifice,
And to heed than the fat of rams.
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As in obeying the voice of the Lord?
Behold,
And to heed than the fat of rams.
And in the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
"Behold, God does all these oftentimes with men, To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life. "Pay attention, O Job, listen to me; Keep silent, and let me speak. read more.
"Then if you have anything to say, answer me; Speak, for I desire to justify you.
"Then if you have anything to say, answer me; Speak, for I desire to justify you.
For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His habitation. "This is My resting place forever; Here I will dwell, for I have desired it.
But when Jesus heard this, He said, "It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. "But go and learn what this means: 'I DESIRE COMPASSION, AND NOT SACRIFICE,' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Justification » The lord justifying
For the Lord GOD helps Me, Therefore, I am not disgraced; Therefore, I have set My face like flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed. He who vindicates Me is near; Who will contend with Me? Let us stand up to each other; Who has a case against Me? Let him draw near to Me.
"Behold, God does all these oftentimes with men, To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life. "Pay attention, O Job, listen to me; Keep silent, and let me speak. read more.
"Then if you have anything to say, answer me; Speak, for I desire to justify you.
"Then if you have anything to say, answer me; Speak, for I desire to justify you.
Who will bring a charge against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies;
Silence » Keep » Men commanded to keep silent
Then the sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that the Lord will take away your master from over you today?” And he said, “Yes, I know; be still.”
Many were sternly telling him to be quiet, but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
They said to him, “Be silent, put your hand over your mouth and come with us, and be to us a father and a priest. Is it better for you to be a priest to the house of one man, or to be priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?”
So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved.”
Keep silent, and let me speak.