Thematic Bible: Preciousness of Christ
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For this is contained in Scripture:
“Behold, I lay in Zion a choice stone, a precious corner stone,
And he who believes inHim will not be disappointed.”
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And he who believes in
Therefore thus says the Lord God,
“Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone,
A costly cornerstone for the foundation,firmly placed.
He who believes in it will not bedisturbed.
“
A costly cornerstone for the foundation,
He who believes in it will not be
Preciousness of Christ » Illustrated
So is my beloved among the
In his shade I took great delight and sat down,
And his
"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
"My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, Outstanding among ten thousand. "His head is like gold, pure gold; His locks are like clusters of dates And black as a raven. "His eyes are like doves Beside streams of water, Bathed in milk, And reposed in their setting. read more.
"His cheeks are like a bed of balsam, Banks of sweet-scented herbs; His lips are lilies Dripping with liquid myrrh. "His hands are rods of gold Set with beryl; His abdomen is carved ivory Inlaid with sapphires. "His legs are pillars of alabaster Set on pedestals of pure gold; His appearance is like Lebanon Choice as the cedars. "His mouth is full of sweetness And he is wholly desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem."
"His cheeks are like a bed of balsam, Banks of sweet-scented herbs; His lips are lilies Dripping with liquid myrrh. "His hands are rods of gold Set with beryl; His abdomen is carved ivory Inlaid with sapphires. "His legs are pillars of alabaster Set on pedestals of pure gold; His appearance is like Lebanon Choice as the cedars. "His mouth is full of sweetness And he is wholly desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem."
Preciousness of Christ » To saints
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This became the very corner stone,”
More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ,
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Name
Your
Therefore the
having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they.
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Atonement
and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks better than the blood of Abel.
but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.
Preciousness of Christ » As the source of all grace
For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him,
And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.
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Preciousness of Christ » As the corner-stone of the church
For this is contained in Scripture:
“Behold, I lay in Zion a choice stone, a precious corner stone,
And he who believes inHim will not be disappointed.”
“
And he who believes in
Therefore thus says the Lord God,
“Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone,
A costly cornerstone for the foundation,firmly placed.
He who believes in it will not bedisturbed.
“
A costly cornerstone for the foundation,
He who believes in it will not be
Preciousness of Christ » To God
and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased.”
And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been rejected by men, but is choice and precious in the sight of God,
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Goodness and beauty
Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.
Preciousness of Christ » Unsearchable
To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ,
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Care and tenderness
In His arm He will gather the lambs
And carry them in His bosom;
He will gently lead the nursing ewes.
Verse Concepts
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Promises
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Excellence and grace
Therefore God has