A Classic Bible Study,
which links to the English Standard Version (ESV)
Sobriety.
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Commanded 1Pe 1:13; 5:8.
The gospel designed to teach Tit 2:11,12.
With watchfulness 1Th 5:6.
With prayer 1Pe 4:7.
Required in
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Ministers. 1Ti 3:2,3; Tit 1:8.
Wives of ministers. 1Ti 3:11.
Aged men. Tit 2:2.
Young men. Tit 2:6.
Young women. Tit 2:4.
All saints. 1Th 5:6,8.
We should estimate our character and talents with Ro 12:3.
We should live in Tit 2:12.
Motives to 1Pe 4:7; 5:8.
Spear.
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An offensive weapon 2Sa 23:8,18.
First mention of, in Scripture Jos 8:18.
Parts of mentioned
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The staff of wood. 1Sa 17:7.
The head of iron or brass. 1Sa 17:7; 2Sa 21:16.
Called the glittering spear Job 39:23; Hab 3:11.
Different kinds of
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Lances. Jer 50:42.
Javelins. Nu 25:7; 1Sa 18:10.
Darts. 2Sa 18:14; Job 41:26,29.
Frequently used by horse soldiers Na 3:3.
Furbished before war Jer 46:4.
Pruning-hooks made into, before war Joe 3:10.
Made into pruning-hooks in peace Isa 2:4; Mic 4:3.
The Israelites
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Acquainted with the making of. 1Sa 13:19.
Frequently used. Ne 4:13,16.
Ill provided with, in the times of Deborah and Saul. Judg 5:8; 1Sa 13:22.
Frequently thrown from the hand 1Sa 18:11; 19:10.
Often retained in the hand of the person using Nu 25:7; 2Sa 2:23.
Stuck in the ground beside the bolster during sleep 1Sa 26:7-11.
Illustrative of the bitterness of the wicked Ps 57:4.
Stars, The.
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Infinite in number Ge 15:5; Jer 33:2.
God
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Created. Ge 1:16; Ps 8:3; 148:5.
Set, in the firmament of heaven. Ge 1:17.
Appointed to give light by night. Ge 1:16,14; Ps 136:9; Jer 31:35.
Numbers and names. Ps 147:4.
Established, for ever. Ps 148:3,6; Jer 31:36.
Obscures. Job 9:7.
Shine in the firmament of heaven Da 12:3.
Appear of different magnitudes 1Co 15:41.
Appear after sunset Ne 4:21; Job 3:9.
Called
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The host of heaven. De 17:3; Jer 33:22.
Stars of light. Ps 148:3.
Stars of heaven. Isa 13:10.
Exhibit the greatness of God's power Ps 8:3; Isa 40:26.
Made to praise God Ps 148:3.
Impure in the sight of God Job 25:5.
Mentioned in scripture
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Morning star. Re 2:28.
Arcturus. Job 9:9; 38:32.
Pleiades. Job 9:9; 38:31; Am 5:8.
Orion. Job 9:9; 38:31; Am 5:8.
Mazzaroth. Job 38:32.
Idolaters worshipped Jer 8:2; 19:13.
The Israelites forbidden to worship De 4:19; 17:2-4.
Punishment for worshipping De 17:5-7.
False gods frequently worshipped under the representation of Am 5:26; Ac 7:43.
Astrology and star-gazing practised by the Babylonians Isa 47:13.
Use of, in navigation, alluded to Ac 27:20.
Illustrative
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Of Christ. Nu 24:17.
Of angels. Job 38:7.
Of ministers. Re 1:16,20; 2:1.
Of princes and subordinate governors. Da 8:10; Re 8:12.
(Bright and morning star,) of Christ. Re 22:16.
(Morning star,) of glory to be given to faithful saints. Re 2:28.
(Shining of,) of the reward of faithful ministers. Da 12:3.
(Withdrawing their light,) of severe judgments. Isa 13:10; Eze 32:7; Joe 2:10; 3:15.
(Setting the nest amongst,) of pride and carnal security. Ob 1:4.
(Wandering,) of false teachers. Jude 1:13.
Steadfastness.
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Exhibited by God in all his purposes and ways Nu 23:19; Da 6:26; Jas 1:17.
Commanded Php 4:1; 2Th 2:15; Jas 1:6-8.
Godliness necessary to Job 11:13-15.
Secured by
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The power of God. Ps 55:22; 62:2; 1Pe 1:5; Jude 1:24.
The presence of God. Ps 16:8.
Trust in God. Ps 26:1.
The intercession of Christ. Lu 22:31,32.
Should be manifested
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In cleaving to God. De 10:20; Ac 11:23.
In the work of the Lord. 1Co 15:58.
In continuing in the Apostles' doctrine. Ac 2:42.
In holding fast our profession. Heb 4:14; 10:23.
In holding fast the confidence and rejoicing of the hope. Heb 3:6,14.
In keeping the faith. Col 2:5; 1Pe 5:9.
In standing fast in the faith. 1Co 16:13.
In holding fast what is good. 1Th 5:21.
In maintaining Christian liberty. Ga 5:1.
In striving for the faith of the gospel. Php 1:27; Jude 1:3.
Even under affliction. Ps 44:17-19; Ro 8:35-37; 1Th 3:3.
Saints praise God for Ps 116:8.
Ministers
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Exhorted to. 2Ti 1:13,14; Tit 1:9.
Should exhort to. Ac 13:43; 14:22.
Should pray for, in their people. 1Th 3:13; 2Th 2:17.
Encouraged by, in their people. 1Th 3:8.
Rejoiced by, in their people. Col 2:5.
Principle of-Illustrated Mt 7:24,25; Joh 15:4; Col 2:7.
Want of-Illustrated Lu 8:6,13; Joh 15:6; 2Pe 2:17; Jude 1:12.
Exemplified