Thematic Bible: Christ's


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The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth is earthly and speaks in earthly terms. The One who comes from heaven is above all. Verse ConceptsPreeminence Of ChristChrist And HeavenAll Authority Has Been Given To JesusHeaven Better Than EarthSchoolThe EarthGoing To HeavenThe WorldPerspective


Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, because I came from God and I am here. For I didn’t come on My own, but He sent Me. Verse ConceptsMission, Of Jesus ChristLove Towards Christ, Shown ByChrist's Relationship To GodLove For GodDivine MessengerPeople BeginningNot AloneGod Sending OthersNot Loving GodLove And RelationshipsFathers Love

Now we know that You know everything and don’t need anyone to question You. By this we believe that You came from God.” Verse ConceptsKnowing God, Nature OfJesus Christ, Omniscience OfNot Asking OthersChrist Knowing All ThingsChrist's OriginThose Who Believed In Christ

“You are from below,” He told them, “I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. Verse ConceptsWorldlinessThe I Am's Of ChristThings UnderChrist And HeavenPerspective


On the contrary, I am going away so that the world may know that I love the Father. Just as the Father commanded Me, so I do.

“Get up; let’s leave this place. Verse ConceptsJesus Christ, Relation To FatherGet Up!Interaction Of Father And SonLove Between Father And SonWe ObeyFathers Love


Though He was God’s Son, He learned obedience through what He suffered. Verse ConceptsLearningThe Submission Of ChristObedienceSuffering

He then says, See, I have come to do Your will. He takes away the first to establish the second. Verse ConceptsBeing FirstThe Lord's PrayerHumility Of ChristDoing God's Will




“But I have a greater testimony than John’s because of the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish. These very works I am doing testify about Me that the Father has sent Me. Verse ConceptsThe Completion Of RedemptionCompletionWitnesses, To Jesus ChristDoing God's WorksGod Giving To The SonInteraction Of Father And Son




Jesus wept. So the Jews said, "See how He loved him!"


He got up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Silence! Be still!” The wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Verse ConceptsGod, Power OfSilenceStormsDivine Power Over NatureCessationMaking StillNo WindsChrist Waking UpReproving ThingsThe Sea StilledThings StoppingrebukingGod Controls Storms

“Friend,” Jesus asked him, “why have you come?”

Then they came up, took hold of Jesus, and arrested Him. Verse ConceptsArresting ChristFriends FailingMan's Work FinishedFriendship Kjv


"I assure you," He said, "unless you are converted and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child-this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.


And whoever gives just a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple—I assure you: He will never lose his reward!” Verse ConceptsNeedWagesWaterBeverages, LiteralCold, Literal UseChrist's Knowledge Of BelieversMan Providing WaterReward For WorksGivingRewardLosing Someone

“To what should I compare this generation? It’s like children sitting in the marketplaces who call out to each other: Verse ConceptsGenerationsWicked Described AsLikeningMarketplacesCommerceComparingLike ChildrenLikening Peoplehumor


Then He called a child to Him and had him stand among them. Verse ConceptsChrist SummoningSimplicityLoving Children



When Jesus saw it, He was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me. Don’t stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Verse ConceptsBack to schoolBad ChildrenKingdom Of God, Entry IntoDivine DispleasureDispleasureDrawing Near To ChristLike ChildrenDo Not HinderPeople Of The KingdomKingdom Of Heavengirlfriends

When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?”

“Yes, Lord,” he said to Him, “You know that I love You.”

“Feed My lambs,” He told him. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to GodLambsLove, Nature OfShepherds, As Church LeaderNames And Titles For The ChristianBreakfastFeeding AnimalsChrist Knowing About PeopleThe Need To Love Christvulnerability

“I assure you: The one who believes in Me will also do the works that I do. And he will do even greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. Verse ConceptsPower Through GodJesus Christ, Ascension OfTruly TrulyGreatness Of DisciplesThe FatherWorks Of Faith


“Whoever welcomes one little child such as this in My name welcomes Me. And whoever welcomes Me does not welcome Me, but Him who sent Me.” Verse ConceptsFellowship With ChristFellowship, With GodGod, Unity OfEquality With GodReceptivenessAcceptance, Of Jesus ChristWelcoming ChristIn The Name Of ChristThe One Who Sent ChristLoving Childrenwelcome


Therefore, when Jesus knew that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He withdrew again to the mountain by Himself. Verse ConceptsHumility Of ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleMaking KingsOutward Compulsionmovement


When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As He was praying, heaven opened, Verse ConceptsJohn The BaptistThe Act Of OpeningOpening HeavenBaptised By JohnChrist's BaptismJesus PrayingBaptismTrinity




Let my teaching fall like rain
and my word settle like dew,
like gentle rain on new grass
and showers on tender plants.
Verse ConceptsdewGrassPlantsRainTendernessWeather, As God's JudgmentAbundance, MaterialShowersPeople TeachingHerbsdoctrine

for I am giving you good instruction.
Don’t abandon my teaching.
Verse ConceptsAbandonmentSound DoctrinePeople Not Abandoningdoctrine

If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the good teaching that you have followed. Verse Conceptsdoctrine, Purpose ofdefence, humanOrthodoxy, In NtTeachingClergyThe FaithSound Doctrineimprovementdoctrine


But you must say the things that are consistent with sound teaching. Verse ConceptsTeachingTheologySound Doctrinebehaviordoctrine



For a fool speaks foolishness
and his mind plots iniquity.
He lives in a godless way
and speaks falsely about the Lord.
He leaves the hungry empty
and deprives the thirsty of drink.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfMind, The HumanMorality, And CreationSin, Nature OfHypocrites, Description OfMischiefBeing MisleadStingy PeopleErrorHypocrisy

Then they understood that He did not tell them to beware of the yeast in bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Verse ConceptsInsightLegalismUnderstandingLeavenedProper UnderstandingMisteachingpharisees

I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim
and the horse from Jerusalem.
The bow of war will be removed,
and He will proclaim peace to the nations.
His dominion will extend from sea to sea,
from the Euphrates River
to the ends of the earth.
Verse ConceptsAbolitionConversion, God's demands forBow And Arrows, Symbol Of StrengthGovernmentWeaponsPeace, Promised ToGod's DominionChrist's DominionDestroying ChariotsExpanse Of The SeaGod Of PeaceNo WarAs Far As The Euphrates


Ambassadors will come from Egypt;
Cush will stretch out its hands to God.
Verse ConceptsenvoyEthiopiaStretching OutGod's DominionAfricaAmassing Bronzeanniversary

Consume them in rage;
consume them until they are gone.
Then people will know throughout the earth
that God rules over Jacob.Selah
Verse ConceptsGod's DominionGod Angry With The NationsPsalm InterjectionsKnowing About God's Kingdomwrath

God will bless us,
and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.
Verse ConceptsReverence, And God's NatureGod's DominionGod BlessesThe Nations Before GodFear God!

Let all kings bow down to him,
all nations serve him.
Verse ConceptsChristmasGod's DominionBowing Before MessiahDealing With The Nations



The fear and terror of you will be in every living creature on the earth, every bird of the sky, every creature that crawls on the ground, and all the fish of the sea. They are placed under your authority. Verse ConceptsAnimalsAnimal LifeFearResponsibility, For God's WorldBirds, Features OfMan's DominionMan's FunctionFear And AnimalsGifts Of GodOther Gifts Of GodRelation Of Animals To ManThe RainbowRainbow


and subjected everything under his feet.

For in subjecting everything to him, He left nothing that is not subject to him. As it is, we do not yet see everything subjected to him. Verse ConceptsHumanities Responsibility To CreationFootstoolsHeadshipAnimal LifeRespect, For EnvironmentSatan, As TempterVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesMan's DominionNot Seeing Spiritual ThingsNothing MissingPutting God FirstAll Enemies Under God's Feet

Then they were all amazed, so they began to argue with one another, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.” Verse ConceptsAmazingExorcismsevil, victory overDemons, Delivered FromNewnessAmazement, Of Jesus ChristAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesChrist's DominionAuthority Of ChristWhat Is This?Christ's Ordersdoctrine



For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will accomplish this.

He was given authority to rule,
and glory, and a kingdom;
so that those of every people,
nation, and language
should serve Him.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion
that will not pass away,
and His kingdom is one
that will not be destroyed.
Verse ConceptsGentiles, In OtendGod, The EternalKingdom Of God, Coming OfHeaven, Worshiping GodSecond Coming Of Christ, The PurposeChrist's DominionPassing AwayThe Gentiles ConversionChrist Reigning ForeverPermanenceAll LanguagesGod Is UnchangingGod Saves From Sin And DeathGod's Kingdom Being Eternaldominion


I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim
and the horse from Jerusalem.
The bow of war will be removed,
and He will proclaim peace to the nations.
His dominion will extend from sea to sea,
from the Euphrates River
to the ends of the earth.
Verse ConceptsAbolitionConversion, God's demands forBow And Arrows, Symbol Of StrengthGovernmentWeaponsPeace, Promised ToGod's DominionChrist's DominionDestroying ChariotsExpanse Of The SeaGod Of PeaceNo WarAs Far As The Euphrates




Jesus wept. So the Jews said, "See how He loved him!"





Therefore Sheol enlarges its throat
and opens wide its enormous jaws,
and down go Zion’s dignitaries, her masses,
her crowds, and those who carouse in her!
Verse ConceptsGrave, TheThe Glory Of ManThe Fact Of Death

For the Lord said this to me: “Within one year, as a hired worker counts years, all the glory of Kedar will be gone. Verse ConceptsendThe Glory Of ManOne YearLosing Honour

“‘Son of man, know that on the day I take their stronghold from them, their pride and joy, the delight of their eyes and the longing of their hearts, as well as their sons and daughters, Verse ConceptsThe Glory Of Man

The more they multiplied,
the more they sinned against Me.
I will change their honor into disgrace.
Verse ConceptsSpiritual MalnutritionThe Glory Of ManGrowth Of EvilPeople MultiplyingLeaders SinningLosing Honour

Listen to the wail of the shepherds,
for their glory is destroyed.
Listen to the roar of young lions,
for the thickets of the Jordan are destroyed.
Verse ConceptsThe Glory Of ManInadequate ShepherdingWailingPeople Mourning CatastropheLosing Honour


The cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Verse ConceptsPillar Of CloudAurasFilling The SanctuaryCovering The TabernacleCloud of gloryThe Presence Of Godcloudssmoking


The appearance of the Lord’s glory to the Israelites was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop. Verse ConceptsSymbolsTheophanyGod Appearing In FireSpectators

and because of the cloud, the priests were not able to continue ministering, for the glory of the Lord filled the temple. Verse ConceptsecstasyTheophanyPeople's Inability To Serve GodCloud of glory

For the choir director: on the Gittith. A Davidic psalm.Yahweh, our Lord,
how magnificent is Your name throughout the earth!


You have covered the heavens with Your majesty.
Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfGod, Majesty OfKnowing God, Nature OfPrayer, And WorshipGlory Of GodGod's Glory RevealedGod Being Outside Of CreationExcellence









For Jesus is considered worthy of more glory than Moses, just as the builder has more honor than the house. Verse ConceptsMoses, Significance OfOccupationsProperty, HousesTeachingWorthinessPreeminence Of ChristBuilding HousesChrist's Own GloryHonour The Honourable




“Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the peoples of the earth will mourn; and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfFutureClouds And Jesus ChristGod, Power OfSorrowGod's Glory In Jesus ChristSigns In The SkySigns Of Christ's ReturnMourning Due To CatastropheSigns In The UniverseThe Nations Before GodThis GenerationAccompanying The Second ComingCloud of gloryThe Second Comingcloudsmath




Peter and those with him were in a deep sleep, and when they became fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men who were standing with Him. Verse ConceptsGlory, Revelation OfSleep, PhysicalGod's Glory In Jesus ChristChrist's Own GloryTwo Other Men








Are You not our God who drove out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and who gave it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend? Verse ConceptsAbraham, The Friend Of GodNames And Titles For The ChristianDivine FriendshipFriendship And Trust


The Lord spoke with Moses face to face, just as a man speaks with his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his assistant, the young man Joshua son of Nun, would not leave the inside of the tent. Verse ConceptsFace Of GodMoses, Significance OfPrayer, As A Response To GodTent Of MeetingTentsCommunion With God, Examples OfDivine FriendshipStaying PutBeing Face To Face With GodGod SpeakingFriendship And Trust



He said:

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer,
Verse ConceptsGod, Titles And Names OfMetaphorsGod Being Our FortressGod My Salvation



He is my faithful love and my fortress,
my stronghold and my deliverer.
He is my shield, and I take refuge in Him;
He subdues my people under me.
Verse ConceptsFortressesGod, The RockShieldsStrongholdsGod Being Our FortressGod My SalvationGod Shows His Lovingkindness


Now I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am humble among you in person but bold toward you when absent. Verse ConceptsGentlenessFaultsTimidityJesus Christ, Meekness OfMeekness, Examples OfChrist's GentlenessA Bold FrontContact With PeopleGone AwayHumble PeopleIn Men's PresenceAbsenceGentleness As A Fruit Of The Spirithumbleserenitygraciousness




By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was approved as a righteous man, because God approved his gifts, and even though he is dead, he still speaks through his faith. Verse ConceptsAbelAbel and CainFaith, As Basis Of SalvationCommendationExamples Of FaithAtonement, Types OfRighteousness, As FaithWorship, Acceptable AttitudesThe Witness Of GodRighteous By ObedienceSacrificeExcellence




It is not that we don’t have the right to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us. Verse ConceptsImitatingMinisters, Should BeImitating Good PeopleExample Of Believers






The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen. Verse ConceptsBenedictionsPeople Of God, In NtGrace Be To You




I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry- one who was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an arrogant man. Since it was out of ignorance that I had acted in unbelief, I received mercy,


I assure you: There are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Coming OfTasteProphecies Said By JesusNot DyingFew In The KingdomDeath AvertedNo DeathDeath Of A ChildThe Second Comingexperiencepossibilities

so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom. And you will sit on thrones judging the 12 tribes of Israel. Verse ConceptsThe Number TwelveJudgment SeatSittingJesus Christ, JudgeBelievers JudgingTwelve TribesEating And DrinkingPeople Of The KingdomJudging

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!” Verse ConceptsMemoriesDivine RemembranceRemembering PeopleThe Crossthievescrucifixion

“My kingdom is not of this world,” said Jesus. “If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I wouldn’t be handed over to the Jews. As it is, My kingdom does not have its origin here.” Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Characteristics OfWorldlinessHanding Over ChristKingdom Of GodJewsServant Leadership

so that at the name of Jesus
every knee will bow
of those who are in heaven and on earth
and under the earth
Verse ConceptsFeetAttitudes, in prayerBowingSatan, Resistance ToJesus Christ, Worship OfBowing Before MessiahAll Authority Has Been Given To Jesusconfessing




Now I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am humble among you in person but bold toward you when absent. Verse ConceptsGentlenessFaultsTimidityJesus Christ, Meekness OfMeekness, Examples OfChrist's GentlenessA Bold FrontContact With PeopleGone AwayHumble PeopleIn Men's PresenceAbsenceGentleness As A Fruit Of The Spirithumbleserenitygraciousness



Then Jesus told him, “Put your sword back in its place because all who take up a sword will perish by a sword. Verse ConceptsAggressionResistanceRetributionSelf DefenceUnreliabilityJudgement On Murderers

when He was reviled,
He did not revile in return;
when He was suffering,
He did not threaten
but entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly.
Verse ConceptsFaith, Nature OfInsultsPunishment, By GodRevenge, Examples OfSuffering, Of The InnocentViolenceJesus Christ, Meekness OfForbearance Of GodBelief In GodAbuse




Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment, in order that those who do not see will see and those who do see will become blind.” Verse ConceptsCommunicationSpiritual Blindness, Removal OfJesus Christ, JudgeGod BlindingHealing Of The BlindChrist JudgingJudgmentsBlindnessJudgement



“I came to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already set ablaze! Verse ConceptsInward FireThe Universe DestroyedFire Of Christdivision


If anyone hears My words and doesn’t keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. Verse ConceptsChrist JudgingNot JudgingIf You Do Not Keep Commands

“You are a king then?” Pilate asked.

“You say that I’m a king,” Jesus replied. “I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to My voice.” Verse ConceptsMission, Of Jesus ChristWitnessing, Importance OfJesus Christ, KingThe Witness Of ChristAssentingPerforming The TruthWho Is Jesus?Why It HappenedGod's Word Is TrueTelling The Truth

I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. Verse ConceptsMediatorMessengerMouthsRevelation, In OtJesus The ProphetSpeaking The Word God GivesSpecial RevelationRevelation Through Direct Communication

Moses said:

The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He will say to you. Verse ConceptsGod, Unity OfMoses, Significance OfChrist Like PeopleJesus The Prophet

because the words that You gave Me,
I have given them.
They have received them
and have known for certain
that I came from You.
They have believed that You sent Me.
Verse ConceptsAssurance, basis ofCommunicationAssurance in the life of faithMission, Of Jesus ChristAcceptance, Of Jesus ChristDivine MessengerChrist's OriginGod Sending OthersThose Who Believed In ChristSpeaking The Word God Gives

“I have many things to say and to judge about you, but the One who sent Me is true, and what I have heard from Him—these things I tell the world.” Verse ConceptsGod, Revelation OfReliabilityGod Is TruthfulJesus Christ, JudgeChrist JudgingThe One Who Sent ChristGod's Things Revealed

For I have not spoken on My own, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a command as to what I should say and what I should speak. Verse ConceptsCommunicationGod, Revelation OfChrist's Relationship To GodNot AloneSubject To GodThe FatherThe One Who Sent ChristThe Father's Activity Regarding ChristSpeaking The Word God Givesmyself


The one who doesn’t love Me will not keep My words. The word that you hear is not Mine but is from the Father who sent Me. Verse ConceptsDoctrine, From GodSpeech, DivineFather And Son AlikeNot Loving GodThe FatherThey Do Not Keep CommandsFathers Love




You are the ones who stood by Me in My trials. Verse ConceptsTrialsTesting ChristChrist With People On Earthtrails




He went to His hometown and began to teach them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, “How did this wisdom and these miracles come to Him? Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSabbath, In NtTownAmazement, Of Jesus ChristTeaching WisdomChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingWhere From?


All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Him. Verse ConceptsLife, Of FaithChrist's WisdomWise MenWisdomKnowing Godexploringhiding


King Herod heard of this, because Jesus’ name had become well known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that’s why supernatural powers are at work in him.” Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionTetrarchWho He Might BeWhy It Happened

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent a message by his disciples Verse ConceptsPrisonersHearing About ChristDisciples Of John The BaptistChrist's WorkDiscipleshipjail

Then He proceeded to denounce the towns where most of His miracles were done, because they did not repent: Verse ConceptsRepentance, Importance Of

He went to His hometown and began to teach them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, “How did this wisdom and these miracles come to Him? Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSabbath, In NtTownAmazement, Of Jesus ChristTeaching WisdomChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingWhere From?

When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these things?” they said. “What is this wisdom given to Him, and how are these miracles performed by His hands? Verse ConceptsAbility, Of ChristSabbath, In NtSynagogueAmazement, Of Jesus ChristChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingOn The SabbathWhere From?Teaching Wisdom

Now He came near the path down the Mount of Olives, and the whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: Verse ConceptsMiracles, Responses ToPraise, Examples OfThe Disciples ReactionsSpecific Praising Of God

“But I have a greater testimony than John’s because of the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish. These very works I am doing testify about Me that the Father has sent Me. Verse ConceptsThe Completion Of RedemptionCompletionWitnesses, To Jesus ChristDoing God's WorksGod Giving To The SonInteraction Of Father And Son

“I did tell you and you don’t believe,” Jesus answered them. “The works that I do in My Father’s name testify about Me. Verse ConceptsAffirmative ActionWitnesses, To Jesus ChristSkepticismNot Believing The GospelRelationship Of Father And SonIn God's NameBelieving In Yourself


He put on righteousness like a breastplate,
and a helmet of salvation on His head;
He put on garments of vengeance for clothing,
and He wrapped Himself in zeal as in a cloak.
Verse ConceptsArmor of GodBreastplatesCloaksSalvation, Illustrations OfThe Helmet Of SalvationFervourGod's ClothingClothed With RighteousnessHelmetsGod Executes VengeanceRevengePassionarmor

“Why were you searching for Me?” He asked them. “Didn’t you know that I had to be in My Father’s house?” Verse ConceptsGod, Fatherhood OfBusynessNecessityChrist, Character OfHelpful ChildrenFervourInteraction Of Father And SonWhy Do Others Do This?Businessfatherhoodteenager








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