A Classic Bible Study,
which links to the English Standard Version (ESV)
Life, Natural.
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God is the author of Ge 2:7; Ac 17:28.
God preserves Ps 36:6; 66:9.
Is in the hand of God Job 12:10; Da 5:23.
Forfeited by sin Ge 2:17; 3:17-19.
Of others, not to be taken away Ex 20:13.
Described as
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Vain. Ec 6:12.
Limited. Job 7:1; 14:5.
Short. Job 14:1; Ps 89:47.
Uncertain. Jas 4:13-15.
Full of trouble. Job 14:1.
The value of Job 2:4; Mt 6:25.
Preserved by discretion Pr 13:3.
Sometimes prolonged, in answer to prayer Isa 38:2-5; Jas 5:15.
Obedience to God, tends to prolong De 30:20.
Obedience to parents, tends to prolong Ex 20:12; Pr 4:10.
Cares and pleasures of, dangerous Lu 8:14; 21:34; 2Ti 2:4.
Saints have true enjoyment of Ps 128:2; 1Ti 4:8.
Of saints, specially protected by God Job 2:6; Ac 18:10; 1Pe 3:13.
Of the wicked, not specially protected by God Job 36:6; Ps 78:50.
The wicked have their portion of good, during Ps 17:14; Lu 6:24; 16:25.
Should be spent in
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The fear of God. 1Pe 1:17.
The service of God. Lu 1:75.
Living to God. Ro 14:8; Php 1:21.
Peace. Ro 12:18; 1Ti 2:2.
Doing good. Ec 3:12.
Should be laid down, if necessary, for Christ Mt 10:39; Lu 14:26; Ac 20:24.
Should be laid down, if necessary, for the brethren Ro 16:4; 1Jo 3:16.
Be thankful for
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The preservation of. Ps 103:4; Joh 2:6.
The supply of its wants. Ge 48:15.
We know not what is good for us in Ec 6:12.
Be not over-anxious to provide for its wants Mt 6:25.
The enjoyment of, consists not in abundance of possessions Lu 12:15.
Is compared to
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An eagle hasting to the prey. Job 9:26.
A pilgrimage. Ge 47:9.
A tale told. Ps 90:9.
A swift post. Job 9:25.
A swift ship. Job 9:26.
A hand-breadth. Ps 39:5.
A shepherd's tent removed. Isa 38:18.
A dream. Ps 73:20.
A sleep. Ps 90:5.
A vapour. Jas 4:14.
A shadow. Ec 6:12.
A thread cut by the weaver. Isa 38:12.
A weaver's shuttle. Job 7:6.
A flower. Job 14:2.
Grass. 1Pe 1:24.
Water spilt on the ground. 2Sa 14:14.
Wind. Job 7:7.
Sometimes judicially shortened 1Sa 2:32,33; Job 36:14.
Miraculously restored by Christ Mt 9:18,25; Lu 7:15,22; Joh 11:43.
Life, Spiritual.
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God is the Author of Ps 36:9; Col 2:13.
Christ is the Author of Joh 5:21,25; 6:33,51-53; 14:6; 1Jo 4:9.
The Holy Spirit is the Author of Eze 37:14; Ro 8:9-13.
The word of God is the instrument of Isa 55:3; 2Co 3:6; 1Pe 4:6.
Is hidden with Christ Col 3:3.
The fear of God is Pr 14:27; 19:23.
Spiritual-mindedness is Ro 8:6.
Is maintained by
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Christ. Joh 6:57; 1Co 10:3,4.
Faith. Ga 2:20.
The word of God. De 8:3; Mt 4:4.
Prayer. Ps 69:32.
Has its infancy Lu 10:21; 1Co 3:1,2; 1Jo 2:12.
Has its youth 1Jo 2:13,14.
Has its maturity Eph 4:13; 1Jo 2:13,14.
Is described as
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A life to God. Ro 6:11; Ga 2:19.
Newness of life. Ro 6:4.
Living in the Spirit. Ga 5:25.
Evidenced by love to the brethren 1Jo 3:14.
All saints have Eph 2:1,5; Col 2:13.
Should animate the services of saints Ro 12:1; 1Co 14:15.
Saints praise God for Ps 119:175.
Seek to grow in Eph 4:15; 1Pe 2:2.
Pray for the increase of Ps 119:25; 143:11.
The wicked alienated from Eph 4:18.
Lovers of pleasure destitute of 1Ti 5:6.
Hypocrites destitute of Jude 1:12; Re 3:1.
Illustrated Eze 37:9,10; Lu 15:24.
Light.
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God the only source of Jas 1:17.
Created by God Ge 1:3; Isa 45:7.
Separated from darkness Ge 1:4.
Sun, moon, and stars appointed to communicate to the earth Ge 1:14-17; Jer 31:35.
Divided into
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Natural. Job 24:14; Isa 5:30.
Extraordinary or miraculous. Ex 14:20; Ps 78:14; Ac 9:3; 12:7.
Artificial. Jer 25:10; Ac 16:29.
Described as
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White and pure. Mt 17:2.
Bright. Job 37:21.
Shining. 2Sa 23:4; Job 41:18.
Diffusive. Job 25:3; 36:30.
Useful and precious. Ec 2:13.
Agreeable. Ec 11:7.
Manifesting objects. Joh 3:20,21; Eph 5:13.
Illustrative of
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Glory of God. Ps 104:2; 1Ti 6:16.
Purity of God. 1Jo 1:5.
Wisdom of God. Da 2:22.
Guidance of God. Ps 27:1; 36:9.
Favour of God. Ps 4:6; Isa 2:5.
Christ the source of all wisdom. Lu 2:32; Joh 1:4,9; 8:12; 12:46.
Glory of Christ. Ac 9:3,5; 26:13.
Purity of Christ. Mt 17:2.
Word of God. Ps 119:105,130; 2Pe 1:19.
Gospel. 2Co 4:4; 1Pe 2:9.
Ministers. Mt 5:14; Joh 5:35.
Wise rulers. 2Sa 21:17; 23:4.
The soul of man. Job 18:5,6.
Saints. Lu 16:8; Eph 5:8; Php 2:15.
Future glory of saints. Ps 97:11; Col 1:12.
The path of the just. Pr 4:18.
The glory of the church. Isa 60:1-3.
Whatever makes manifest. Joh 3:21; Eph 5:13.
Lion, The.
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Canaan infested by 2Ki 17:25,26.
Described as
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Superior in strength. Judg 14:18; Pr 30:30.
Active. De 33:22.
Courageous. 2Sa 17:10.
Fearless even of man. Isa 31:4; Na 2:11.
Fierce. Job 10:16; 28:8.
Voracious. Ps 17:12.
Majestic in movement. Pr 30:29,30.
God's power exhibited in restraining 1Ki 13:28; Da 6:22,27.
God provides for Job 38:39; Ps 104:21,28.
Lurks for its prey Ps 10:9.
Roars when seeking prey Ps 104:21; Isa 31:4.
Rends its prey De 33:20; Ps 7:2.
Often carries its prey to its den Na 2:12.
Conceals itself by day Ps 104:22.
Often perishes for lack of food Job 4:11.
Inhabits Attacks the sheepfolds 1Sa 17:34; Am 3:12; Mic 5:8.
Attacks and destroys men 1Ki 13:24; 20:36.
Universal terror caused by roaring of Jer 2:15; Am 3:8.
Criminals often thrown to Da 6:7,16,24.
Hunting of, alluded to Job 10:16.
Slain by
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Samson. Judg 14:5,6.
David. 1Sa 17:35,36.
Benaiah. 2Sa 23:20.
Disobedient prophet slain by 1Ki 13:24,26.
Illustrative
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Of Israel. Nu 24:9.
Of the tribe of Judah. Ge 49:9.
Of the tribe of Gad. De 33:20.
Of Christ. Re 5:5.
Of God in protecting his church. Isa 31:4.
Of God in executing judgments. Isa 38:13; La 3:10; Ho 5:14; 13:8.
Of boldness of saints. Pr 28:1.
Of brave men. 2Sa 1:23; 23:20.
Of cruel and powerful enemies. Isa 5:29; Jer 49:19; 51:38.
Of persecutors. Ps 22:13; 2Ti 4:17.
Of the devil. 1Pe 5:8.
Of imaginary fears of the slothful. Pr 22:13; 26:13.
(Tamed,) of the natural man subdued by grace. Isa 11:7; 65:25.
(Roaring of,) of a king's wrath. Pr 19:12; 20:2.