A Classic Bible Study,
which links to the English Standard Version (ESV)
Sadducees, The.
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A sect of the Jews Ac 5:17.
Denied the resurrection and a future stated Mt 22:23; Lu 20:27.
The resurrection a cause of dispute between them and the Pharisees Ac 23:6-9.
Were refused baptism by John Mt 3:7.
Christ
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Tempted by. Mt 16:1.
Cautioned his disciples against their principles. Mt 16:6,11,12.
Vindicated the resurrection against. Mt 22:24-32; Mr 12:19-27.
Silenced. Mt 22:34.
Saints, Compared To.
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The sun Judg 5:31; Mt 13:43.
Stars Da 12:3.
Lights Mt 5:14; Php 2:15.
Mount Zion Ps 125:1,2.
Lebanon Ho 14:5-7.
Treasure Ex 19:5; Ps 135:4.
Jewels Mal 3:17.
Gold Job 23:10; La 4:2.
Vessels of gold and silver 2Ti 2:20.
Stones of a crown Zec 9:16.
Lively stones 1Pe 2:5.
Babes Mt 11:25; 1Pe 2:2.
Little children Mt 18:3; 1Co 14:20.
Obedient children 1Pe 1:14.
Members of the body 1Co 12:20,27.
Soldiers 2Ti 2:3,4.
Runners of the body 1Co 12:20,27.
Soldiers 2Ti 2:3,4.
Runners in a race 1Co 9:24; Heb 12:1.
Wrestlers 2Ti 2:5.
Good servants Mt 25:21.
Strangers and pilgrims 1Pe 2:11.
Sheep Ps 78:52; Mt 25:33; Joh 10:4.
Lambs Isa 40:11; Joh 21:15.
Calves of the stall Mal 4:2.
Lions Pr 28:1; Mic 5:8.
Eagles Ps 103:5; Isa 40:31.
Doves Ps 68:13; Isa 60:8.
Thirsting deer Ps 42:1.
Good fishes Mt 13:48.
Dew and showers Mic 5:7.
Watered gardens Isa 58:11.
Unfailing springs Isa 58:11.
Vines Song 6:11; Ho 14:7.
Branches of a vine Joh 15:2,4,5.
Pomegranates Song 4:13.
Good figs Jer 24:2-7.
Lilies Song 2:2; Ho 14:5.
Willows by the water courses Isa 44:4.
Trees planted by rivers Ps 1:3.
Cedars in Lebanon Ps 92:12.
Palm trees Ps 92:12.
Green olive trees Ps 52:8; Ho 14:6.
Fruitful trees Ps 1:3; Jer 17:8.
Corn Ho 14:7.
Wheat Mt 3:12; 13:29,30.
Salt Mt 5:13.
Salt.
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Characterised as good and useful Mr 9:50.
Used For
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Seasoning food. Job 6:6.
Seasoning sacrifices. Le 2:13; Eze 43:24.
Ratifying covenants. Nu 18:19; 2Ch 13:5.
Strengthening new-born infants. Eze 16:4.
Lost its savour when exposed to the air Mt 5:13; Mr 9:50.
Often found
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In pits. Jos 11:8; Zep 2:9.
In springs. Jas 3:12.
Near the Dead Sea. Nu 34:12; De 3:17.
The valley of, celebrated for victories 2Sa 8:13; 2Ki 14:7; 1Ch 18:12.
Miracles connected with Places sown with, to denote perpetual desolation Judg 9:45.
Liberally afforded to the Jews after the captivity Ezr 6:9; 7:22.
Illustrative
Salutations.
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Antiquity of Ge 18:2; 19:1.
Were given
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By brethren to each other. 1Sa 17:22.
By inferiors to their superiors. Ge 47:7.
By superiors to inferiors. 1Sa 30:21.
By all passers-by. 1Sa 10:3,4; Ps 129:8.
On entering a house. Judg 18:15; Mt 10:12; Lu 1:40,41,44.
Often sent by letter Ro 16:21-23; 1Co 16:21; Col 4:18; 2Th 3:17.
Denied to persons of bad character 2Jo 1:10.
Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving 2Ki 4:29; Lu 10:24.
Expressions used as
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Peace be with thee. Judg 19:20.
Peace to thee, and peace to thine house, and peace to all that thou hast. 1Sa 25:6.
Peace be to this house. Lu 10:5.
The Lord be with you. Ru 2:4.
The Lord bless thee. Ru 2:4.
The blessing of the Lord be upon you, we bless you in the name of the Lord. Ps 129:8.
Blessed be thou of the Lord. 1Sa 15:13.
God be gracious to thee. Ge 43:29.
Art thou in health?. 2Sa 20:9.
Hail. Mt 26:49; Lu 1:28.
All hail. Mt 28:9.
Given to Christ in derision Mt 27:29; 15:18.
Often accompanied by
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Falling on the neck and kissing. Ge 33:4; 45:14,15; Lu 15:20.
Laying hold of the bear with the right hand. 2Sa 20:9.
Bowing frequently to the ground. Ge 33:3.
Embracing and kissing the feet. Mt 28:9; Lu 7:38,45.
Touching the hem of the garment. Mt 14:36.
Falling prostrate on the ground. Es 8:3; Mt 2:11; Lu 8:41.
Kissing the dust. Ps 72:9; Isa 49:23.
The Pharisees condemned for seeking, in public Mt 23:7; Mr 12:38.
Salvation.
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Is of God Ps 3:8; 37:39; Jer 3:23.
Is of the purpose of God 2Ti 1:9.
Is of the appointment of God 1Th 5:9.
God is willing to give 1Ti 2:4.
Is by Christ Isa 63:9; Eph 5:23.
Is by Christ alone Isa 45:21,22; 59:16; Ac 4:12.
Announced after the fall Ge 3:15.
Of Israel, predicted Isa 35:4; 45:17; Zec 9:16; Ro 11:26.
Of the Gentiles, predicted Isa 45:22; 49:6; 52:10.
Revealed in the gospel Eph 1:13; 2Ti 1:10.
Came to the Gentiles through the fall of the Jews Ro 11:11.
Christ
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The Captain of. Heb 2:10.
The Author of. Heb 5:9.
Appointed for. Isa 49:6.
Raised up for. Lu 1:69.
Has. Zec 9:9.
Brings, with him. Isa 62:11; Lu 19:9.
Mighty to effect. Isa 63:1; Heb 7:25.
Came to effect. Mt 18:11; 1Ti 1:15.
Died to effect. Joh 3:14,15; Ga 1:4.
Exalted to give. Ac 5:31.
Is of grace Eph 2:5,8; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 2:11.
Is of love Ro 5:8; 1Jo 4:9,10.
Is of mercy Ps 6:4; Tit 3:5.
Is of the long-suffering of God 2Pe 3:15.
Is through faith in Christ Mr 16:16; Ac 16:31; Ro 10:9; Eph 2:8; 1Pe 1:5.
Reconciliation to God, a pledge of Ro 5:10.
Is deliverance from
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Sin. Mt 1:21; 1Jo 3:5.
Uncleanness. Eze 36:29.
The devil. Col 2:15; Heb 2:14,15.
Wrath. Ro 5:9; 1Th 1:10.
This present evil world. Ga 1:4.
Enemies. Lu 1:71,74.
Eternal death. Joh 3:16,17.
Regeneration necessary to Joh 3:3.
Final perseverance necessary to Mt 10:22.
Described as
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Great. Heb 2:3.
Glorious. 2Ti 2:10.
Common. Jude 1:3.
From generation to generation. Isa 51:8.
To the uttermost. Heb 7:25.
Eternal. Isa 45:17; 51:6; Heb 5:9.
The gospel is the power of God to Ro 1:16; 1Co 1:18.
Preaching the word is the appointed means of 1Co 1:21.
The Scriptures are able to make wise to 2Ti 3:15; Jas 1:21.
Now is the day of Isa 49:8; 2Co 6:2.
From sin, to be worked out with fear and trembling Php 2:12.
Saints
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Chosen to. 2Th 2:13; 2Ti 1:9.
Appointed to obtain. 1Th 5:9.
Are heirs of. Heb 1:14.
Have, through grace. Ac 15:11.
Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ. Php 1:28,29.
Kept by the power of God to. 1Pe 1:5.
Beautified with. Ps 149:4.
Clothed with. Isa 61:10.
Satisfied by. Lu 2:30.
Love. Ps 40:16.
Hope for. La 3:26; Ro 8:24.
Wait for. Ge 49:18; La 3:26.
Long for. Ps 119:81,174.
Earnestly look for. Ps 119:123.
Daily approach nearer to. Ro 13:11.
Receive, as the end of their faith. 1Pe 1:9.
Welcome the tidings of. Isa 52:7; Ro 10:15.
Pray to be visited with. Ps 85:7; 106:4; 119:41.
Pray for the assurance of. Ps 35:3.
Pray for a joyful sense of. Ps 51:12.
Evidence, by works. Heb 6:9,10.
Ascribe, to God. Ps 25:5; Isa 12:2.
Praise God for. 1Ch 16:23; Ps 96:2.
Commemorate, with thanks. Ps 116:12.
Rejoice in. Ps 9:14; 21:1; Isa 25:9.
Glory in. 1Co 1:31; Ga 6:14.
Declare. Ps 40:10; 71:15.
All the earth shall see Isa 52:10; Lu 3:6.
Ministers
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Give the knowledge of. Lu 1:77.
Show the way of. Ac 16:17.
Should exhort to. Eze 3:18,19; Ac 2:40.
Should labour to lead others to. Ro 11:14.
Should be clothed in. 2Ch 6:41; Ps 132:16.
Should use self-denial to lead others to. 1Co 9:22.
Should endure suffering that the elect may obtain. 2Ti 2:10.
Are a sweet savour of Christ to God, in those who obtain. 2Co 2:15.
Sought in vain from
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Idols. Isa 45:20; Jer 2:28.
Earthly power. Jer 3:23.
Is far off from the wicked Ps 119:155; Isa 59:11.
Illustrated by
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A rock. De 32:15; 2Sa 22:47; Ps 95:1.
A horn. Ps 18:2; Lu 1:69.
A tower. 2Sa 22:51.
A helmet. Isa 59:17; Eph 6:17.
A shield. 2Sa 22:36.
A lamp. Isa 62:1.
A cup. Ps 116:13.
Clothing. 2Ch 6:41; Ps 132:16; 149:4; Isa 61:10.
Wells. Isa 12:3.
Walls and bulwarks. Isa 26:1; 60:18.
Chariots. Hab 3:8.
A victory. 1Co 15:57.




