Jesus Christ and John the Baptist were homeless. God revealed himself through angels, prophets, and apostles, who spoke for him. He didnt mention it as much as the previous ones, but he certainly did spend a lot of time talking about it. The Old Testament veils Christ in prophecies and types, while the New Testament reveals Christ. Pick a question from one of the categories below. oftentimes He contrasted earthly rulers and kingdoms with God and his kingdom. She is mentioned a total of 49 times, more than any other woman in the Bible. So, what did Jesus teach about the most? You can count specific words Jesus used, the number of parables told on specific topics, or the number of verses dedicated to various subjects. His story is told in the Gospels and the advance of his church is told in Acts. He walked with God. When the world was destroyed because of disobedience by a world-wide flood, Noah and his family were spared because of his faithfulness. The name Gaza means "strong," which is a fitting name considering . But he didnt shy away from this difficult topic. Is it the most talked-about/taught issue? Colossians 2:16-17 says: Therefore do not let anyone judge you with respect to food or drink, or in the matter of a feast, new moon, or Sabbath daysthese are only the shadow of the things to come, but the reality is Christ! The food laws, holy days, and festivals were all just pictures foreshadowing Christ himself. What are other examples of sin and its consequences? Think of the Parable of the Lost Coin. Matthew 25:34-46 says taking care of the poor is the same as taking care of Jesus and neglecting the poor is the same as neglecting Jesus. They were ignored. The Book of Psalms is one of my favorite parts of the Bible since I have always enjoyed music and am a musician. Oftentimes Jesus is simply using money as an illustration to a bigger point. The historical accounts and events recorded throughout Scripture serve to illustrate and remind us of who God is. In fact, the Bible says that one of the most prominent benefits of the New Covenant is that "the natural response of the heart" gets changed (Ezek. Genesis starts in top left and Revelation ends in bottom right. Gaza, also called Azzah, is first mentioned in Genesis as one of the border cities of Canaan ( Genesis 10:15-19 ). My guess is when you think about Jesus you probably dont start thinking about the things he said about hell. Hell may not be the topic that Jesus talks about most, but he describes it explicitly many times and various major New Testament writers including Paul . From the very beginning of Jesus ministry the focus was on the Kingdom He was establishing. James 5:16 says, So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. God felt distant, and I became more and more restless in my pursuit for greater intimacy with him. Cain, the older of Adams first two sons, murdered Abel. Election. For the next 45 minutes, we sat and talked with each of them, listening to their stories and absorbing everything we could about the world they lived in. My heart was racing and I was shaking uncontrollably with fear. Journeys: These guided tours through the Bible give you daily inspiration. I was actively sharing Christin every area of lifeeven at work, where my job was on the line. The point Jesus was making about hating our own family was that in comparison to Him, we must love Him above all everyone, and if need be, renounce them for His sake. It would be hard to untie these two things and discern which is the more prevalent message. How we answer that question will depend on which lens we look through. However, they continually rebelled against God and received his judgment. It was his most talked about topic. The Word was with God in the beginning. Though Paul was a persecutor of Christians, God chose him to be an apostle. The places where people rush into sin are perfect places for them to come face-to-face with Gods radical love instead. With barely any light, I walked through the narrow dirt pathway, announcing my presence. In Jeremiah 1:5, God said, Before I formed you in your mothers womb I chose you. But not everybody realizes that many of the most iconic features of Christianity were never mentioned by the holy book or the church, but were actually pulled out of the ass of some poet or artist who wanted to make a few bucks out of it. And He spoke a lot about the Name of the Lord, which ranked as His thirteenth most frequent topic, including the Father's Name, Jesus' Name, and the Name of the Holy Spirit. The Fall and Redemption of Man 9. Hebrews 11:5 says this about Enoch: By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death, and he was not to be found because God took him up. That they may know that You alone, whose name is the Lord, Are the Most High over all the earth. And let us not put Christ to the test, as some of them did, and were destroyed by snakes. Similar to the Behemoth, some believe Leviathan is a sea-based dinosaur, while others think it's the mutant ancestor of the modern-day crocodile or whale, but last time I checked, I don't think . Four highly acclaimed books, published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution: Aspects of Monotheism, Feminist Approaches to the Bible, The Rise of Ancient Israel and The Search for Jesus. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother" (Matt 12:48-50). Genesis 6:9 says, Noah was a godly man; he was blameless among his contemporaries. Psalm 57:2 says, "I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.". This is seen throughout the Scripture and without an understanding of this theme, many become confused or consider God as being unfair. Esau should have received the blessing; however, Scripture says God chose Jacob instead. My name is Jon and I just want you to know that Jesus loves you and hes not angry with you, and I would love to pray with you. I yelled this a few times, hoping someone would respond. Throughout the series the three of them will unpack attributes of God found in Exodus 34:6-7. Jerusalem, Kingdom of heaven, kingdom of God, kingdom (101), Paradise Money. (61), Himself (117), and the Holy Spirit (32), that adds an additional Ps 1:1-3). The two talking animals in the Old Testament commanded the attention of several authors of New Testament books, who God revealed himself through the person of Jesus Christ, his Son, who lived on the earth 2000 years ago. In John 1:14, John said this about Christ: Now the Word became flesh and took up residence among us. He showed how God stood in starch contrast to the other gods. These promises and examples are not exclusive to the Old Testament; the theme of rewards for faith and obedience is found in the New Testament as well. Hello? I yelled. His teaching through the apostles is revealed in the epistles, and finally, his wrath over sin and eternal kingdom is revealed in Revelation. Throughout the New Testament, Scripture says God rewards those with faith. God rules and reigns forever (even when it doesn't look like it). So the article is titled appropriately, as "ten words" would not be appropriate or accurate. The faith answer states that the Bible is the Word of God, that it is infallible and t. (2), My Fathers house (1), throne or thrones (6), Life (70), that age (1), the age to come, eternal [Please Which topic did Jesus teach the most? I pulled over and cried out to God, What do you want me to do? I heard God whisper to me, Go to the darkest place you know and pray for my light to shine there.. Glad it helped. Most Bibles have an abridged concordance in the very back to help you get started. Everybody feels guilty about wanting more. Abraham is mentioned 250 times and Abram 62 times making a total of 312 times. They were invisible to the people around them. New Living Translation (NLT): 17 times. This is what I have been looking for. But Enoch was a man who walked with God, and God was walking under this bridge. Current topics include "Knowing God," "The Problem of Evil," "The Plan of God," "The People of God," "The Fruit of the Spirit" and "The Armor of God.". That all who believe can be a part of the Kingdom. He is painting a picture that uses some artistic liberties. The first prophecy was proclaimed immediately after the fall. Then I witnessed the injustice firsthand, when a homeless patient died under my care. It is a fascinating study with no one right answer. Sin. It wont surprise you that this man stood there and said "holiness has nothing to do with clothes".How sad for the day of judgment for him (jewelry) and misleading thousands of souls, his wife (make up, jewelry, false hair, etc. When this happened, God revealed to them the negative results of sin: there would be enmity between the devil and the woman, friction in marriage (and all relationships), pain in birth, difficulty in work, and ultimately death. 3. The problem is, thats not true. Obviously, God revealed himself specifically through the writing of Scripture and its teachings. Ephesians 1:11 says that God works all things according to the counsel of his will (paraphrase). Scripture is full of such promises: Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. There are two answers to this question, the faith answer and the empirical, analytical answer. Father. The Key to a Life Well Lived. Genesis 5 lists the first genealogy which documents the effects of sin, as people experienced physical death: So and so lived and then died, so and so lived and then died (paraphrase). What other themes do we find in Scripture? 4. Topics, words, chapters, characters, and locations. What other themes do we find in Scripture? All rights reserved worldwide. " For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.". Abrahams call demonstrates electionGod elected Abraham based on nothing he had done, in order to bless the world. Genesis 3:15 (NIV) says: And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring a and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. Christ came to undo the works of the devil in the world, including the curse. Many of his teachings and parables talked about hell. It says in Christianity and other religions that love for God and others is above all the laws of earth and men. Thank you. This list of the top ten most mentioned names in the Bible comes from The Bible Answer. Which path will you choose? Let's begin our examination of the frequency of "hell" in the Bible with a review of the most widely used English translations: King James Version (KJV): 54 times. 1 John 3:16-17 states that the way I help others with material goods is indicative of the very love of God in me. Job 4:6. In the reading, which covenant stood out most to you and why? Rather it is because of his love for you and his faithfulness to the promise he solemnly vowed to your ancestors that the Lord brought you out with great power, redeeming you from the place of slavery, from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Thats the Gospel message. Why? 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