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Fables - Fidelity

Fables

(warnings concerning) 1 Timothy 1:4; 1 Timothy 4:7; 2 Timothy 4:4; Titus 1:14; 2 Peter 1:16;

Face

God's Hidden

GOD'S FACE HIDDEN on account of Sin Deuteronomy 31:18; Psalms 44:24; Isaiah 1:15; Isaiah 59:2; Isaiah 64:7; Ezekiel 39:23; Micah 3:4;

Of Christ

His Personal Appearance figuratively Described Psalms 45:2; Song of Solomon 5:16; Isaiah 52:14; Isaiah 53:2; Daniel 7:9; Matthew 17:2; Revelation 1:14; Revelation 4:3;

Shining

SHINING FACES, general references to Exodus 34:30; Ecclesiastes 8:1; Matthew 17:2; Matthew 28:3; Acts 6:15; 2 Corinthians 3:7;

Failure, Spiritual

Failure, Spiritual Matthew 7:27; Matthew 17:16; Luke 14:30; 1 Corinthians 3:15; Hebrews 4:6;

Faint Not

True Believers do not Faint under afflictions 2 Corinthians 4:1; 2 Corinthians 4:16; Galatians 6:9; Ephesians 3:13; Hebrews 12:5; Revelation 2:3;

Faint-Hearted

Faint-Hearted Leviticus 26:36; Numbers 14:3; Deuteronomy 1:28; Deuteronomy 20:8; Isaiah 7:4; Isaiah 30:17;

Faint-Heartedness

Faint-Heartedness Leviticus 26:36; Numbers 14:3; Deuteronomy 1:28; Deuteronomy 20:8; Isaiah 7:4; Isaiah 30:17;

Faith

Faith Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 11:1-40;

General References to Luke 17:5; Luke 18:8; Romans 10:17; Romans 14:23; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Galatians 5:6; 1 Timothy 1:5; Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 11:39; James 2:17; 1 John 5:4;

Faith Enjoined, Reasons for

Assures Success 2 Chronicles 20:20; Mark 11:2; Luke 8:50;

A Fundamental Duty John 6:28; John 6:29; John 20:27;

A Defensive Weapon Ephesians 6:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; 1 Timothy 1:19; 1 Timothy 6:12; Hebrews 10:22;

An Indispensable Element in Religion Hebrews 11:6;

Essential in Prayer James 1:5; James 1:6;

Should Be United with Love 1 John 3:23;

Justification by Genesis 15:6; Habakkuk 2:4; Acts 13:39; Romans 3:28; Romans 4:3; Romans 5:1; Romans 5:18; Romans 9:30; 1 Corinthians 6:11; Galatians 3:6; Galatians 3:24; Philippians 3:9; Hebrews 10:38; Hebrews 11:4;

Blessings according to Matthew 8:13; Matthew 9:29; Matthew 9:30; Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:21; Mark 9:23;

Example of Victorious

Abraham Genesis 22:8;

Caleb Joshua 14:12;

Jonathan 1 Samuel 14:6;

David 1 Samuel 17:37;

Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 20:12; 2 Chronicles 32:7;

Job Job 19:25;

The Three Hebrew Captives Daniel 3:17;

Paul Acts 27:25; Romans 4:20;

The Ancient Worthies Hebrews 11:33;

Secures Salvation

Faith in Christ Secures Salvation John 3:16; John 3:36; John 5:24; John 6:40; John 11:25; John 12:46; John 20:31; Acts 8:37; Acts 10:43; Acts 13:39; Acts 16:31; Romans 9:33; Romans 10:9; 2 Timothy 3:15; 1 John 5:1;

Great, Example of

The Leper Matthew 8:2;

The Centurion Matthew 8:10;

The Ruler Matthew 9:18;

The Blind Man Matthew 9:28;

The Diseased Matthew 14:36;

The Syrophenician woman Matthew 15:28;

The Afflicted woman Mark 5:28;

Promises to those who Exercise

Answer to Prayer Matthew 21:22;

Sonship John 1:12; John 7:38;

Power John 14:12; Romans 10:11; Colossians 1:23;

Soul Rest Hebrews 4:3;

Spiritual Inheritance James 2:5;

Spiritual Foundation 1 Peter 2:6;

Spiritual Assurance 1 John 5:14;

Aids to Exodus 4:5; Exodus 19:9; Isaiah 41:20; Isaiah 43:10; John 1:7; John 11:15; John 11:42; John 13:19; John 14:29; John 17:21; John 19:35; John 20:31;

Little

Instances of Weak Faith Matthew 6:30; Matthew 8:26; Matthew 14:31; Matthew 16:8;

Faith Tested

Tested

Of Abraham Genesis 22:2;

By a strange plan of campaign Joshua 6:3;

By reducing a general's army Judges 7:7;

By requiring dependence upon a poor widow 1 Kings 17:9;

By demanding the last morsel of bread 1 Kings 17:13;

By requiring, what appeared to be, useless work 2 Kings 3:6;

By requiring extensive preparation with no blessing in sight 2 Kings 4:3;

Other examples of Matthew 9:28; Mark 7:27; Hebrews 11:8; Hebrews 11:17; Hebrews 11:36; James 1:3; 1 Peter 1:7;

Obstacles that Test the Faith of Believers

Lack of Sympathy on the part of the Church Matthew 15:23; Mark 10:13;

Discouraging Circumstances Luke 5:18; Luke 5:19;

Unbelieving Friends Mark 5:35;

Scoffers John 9:24;

Divine Delays, not a hindrance but a test John 11:3-6;

Honoured by Christ and the Apostles Mark 1:41; Mark 2:5; Mark 5:34; Mark 7:29; Mark 10:52; Luke 7:10; Luke 17:14; John 4:51; John 9:7; Acts 14:9;

Defended Galatians 2:11; Philippians 1:17; Philippians 1:27; Titus 1:13; Jude 1:3;

Obstacles that Test the Faith of Believers

Lack of Sympathy on the part of the Church Matthew 15:23; Mark 10:13;

Discouraging Circumstances Luke 5:18; Luke 5:19;

Unbelieving Friends Mark 5:35;

Scoffers John 9:24;

Divine Delays, not a hindrance but a test John 11:3-6;

Weak

Instances of Weak Faith Matthew 6:30; Matthew 8:26; Matthew 14:31; Matthew 16:8;

Faith Tested

Faith's Blessing

Blessings According to Matthew 8:13; Matthew 9:29; Matthew 9:30; Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:21; Mark 9:23;

Faith's Touch

Brought Healing to those who Touched Him Matthew 9:20-22; Matthew 14:34-36; Mark 3:10; Luke 6:19;

Faith-Unbelief

FAITH Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 11:1-40;

General References to Luke 17:5; Luke 18:8; Romans 10:17; Romans 14:23; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Galatians 5:6; 1 Timothy 1:5; Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 11:39; James 2:17; 1 John 5:4;

Faith Enjoined, Reasons for

Assures Success 2 Chronicles 20:20; Mark 11:2; Luke 8:50;

A Fundamental Duty John 6:28; John 6:29; John 20:27;

A Defensive Weapon Ephesians 6:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; 1 Timothy 1:19; 1 Timothy 6:12; Hebrews 10:22;

An Indispensable Element in Religion Hebrews 11:6;

Essential in Prayer James 1:5; James 1:6;

Should Be United with Love 1 John 3:23;

Justification by Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 4:3; Romans 5:1; Galatians 3:6; Philippians 3:9; Hebrews 10:38; Hebrews 11:4;

Blessings According to Matthew 8:13; Matthew 9:29; Matthew 9:30; Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:21; Mark 9:23;

Victorious Faith, examples of

Abraham Genesis 22:8;

Caleb Joshua 14:12;

Jonathan 1 Samuel 14:6;

David 1 Samuel 17:37;

Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 20:12; 2 Chronicles 32:7;

Job Job 19:25;

The Three Hebrew Captives Daniel 3:17;

Paul Acts 27:25; Romans 4:20;

The Ancient Worthies Hebrews 11:33;

Faith in Christ Secures Salvation John 3:16; John 3:36; John 5:24; John 6:40; John 11:25; John 12:46; John 20:31; Acts 8:37; Acts 10:43; Acts 13:39; Acts 16:31; Romans 9:33; Romans 10:9; 2 Timothy 3:15; 1 John 5:1;

Great Faith, examples of

The Leper Matthew 8:2;

The Centurion Matthew 8:10;

The Ruler Matthew 9:18;

The Blind Man Matthew 9:28;

The Diseased Matthew 14:36;

The Syrophenician woman Matthew 15:28;

The Afflicted woman Mark 5:28;

Special Promises to those who Exercise

Answer to Prayer Matthew 21:22;

Sonship John 1:12; John 7:38;

Power John 14:12; Romans 10:11; Colossians 1:23;

Soul Rest Hebrews 4:3;

Spiritual Inheritance James 2:5;

Spiritual Foundation 1 Peter 2:6;

Spiritual Assurance 1 John 5:14;

Aids to Faith Exodus 4:5; Exodus 19:9; Isaiah 41:20; Isaiah 43:10; John 1:7; John 11:15; John 11:42; John 13:19; John 14:29; John 17:21; John 19:35; John 20:31;

Instances of Weak Faith Matthew 6:30; Matthew 8:26; Matthew 14:31; Matthew 16:8;

Faith Tested

Honoured by Christ and the Apostles Mark 1:41; Mark 2:5; Mark 5:34; Mark 7:29; Mark 10:52; Luke 7:10; Luke 17:14; John 4:51; John 9:7; Acts 14:9;

Believers, General References to John 2:22; John 4:53; John 7:31; John 8:30; John 10:42; John 12:42; John 17:8; Acts 9:42; Acts 16:34; Acts 17:12; Acts 19:18; Acts 24:14; Romans 4:18; 2 Timothy 1:12;

Obstacles that Test the Faith of Believers

Lack of Sympathy on the part of the Church Matthew 15:23; Mark 10:13;

Discouraging Circumstances Luke 5:18; Luke 5:19;

Unbelieving Friends Mark 5:35;

Scoffers John 9:24;

Divine Delays, not a hindrance but a test John 11:3-6;

TRUST in God

Exhortations to Psalms 37:3; Psalms 37:5; Psalms 115:11; Psalms 118:8; Proverbs 3:5; Isaiah 26:4; Isaiah 50:10;

Special Promises Concerning 2 Samuel 22:31; Psalms 31:19; Psalms 32:10; Psalms 34:22; Psalms 125:1; Proverbs 29:25; Isaiah 26:3; Jeremiah 17:7; Nahum 1:7;

Examples of 2 Kings 18:5; Job 13:15; Psalms 25:2; Psalms 56:3; Psalms 57:1; Isaiah 12:2; 1 Timothy 4:10; 2 Timothy 1:12;

Committal into God's Hands Psalms 31:5; Luke 23:46; Acts 7:59; 2 Timothy 1:12; 1 Peter 2:23; 1 Peter 4:19;

CONFIDENCE IN GOD, examples of Numbers 14:8; Psalms 3:6; Psalms 20:7; Psalms 23:4; Psalms 27:3; Psalms 46:2; Isaiah 12:2; Habakkuk 3:18;

UNBELIEF

Of Religious Men

Abraham, when promised a Child in Old Age Genesis 17:17;

Moses, when told the Host of Israel should be Fed Numbers 11:21; Numbers 20:12;

The Disciples, in Failing to Heal a Demoniac Matthew 17:19; Matthew 17:20;

Zacharias, when Promised that he should have a Great Son Luke 1:20;

The Disciples, when told of the Resurrection of Christ Luke 24:11;

General Examples of Genesis 19:14; 2 Kings 7:2; Psalms 78:19; Isaiah 53:1; Matthew 13:58; Matthew 21:32; Luke 22:67; John 3:11; John 4:48; John 6:64; John 10:25; John 12:37;

Warnings Concerning Deuteronomy 32:20; Hosea 8:12; Mark 16:14; John 3:18; John 3:36; John 8:24; John 16:8; John 16:9; Romans 11:20; 2 Thessalonians 2:12; Hebrews 3:12; Hebrews 4:11; Jude 1:5;

Unbelievers, General References to Luke 12:46; John 4:48; John 5:38; John 8:45; John 10:26; Acts 14:2; 2 Thessalonians 3:2; Revelation 21:8;

DOUBT

Rebuked by Christ

Daily needs Matthew 6:30;

Peter sinking in the Sea Matthew 14:31; Matthew 16:8;

The Disciples Powerless to Heal Matthew 17:17;

The Disciples in the Storm Mark 4:40;

The Two on the Way to Emmaus Luke 24:25; John 20:27;

Momentary Doubts cloud the Skies of Believers

Abraham, as to the Inheritance of Canaan Genesis 15:8;

Gideon, as to Victory over Midian Judges 6:17;

John the Baptist, as to the Messiahship of Jesus Matthew 11:3; Matthew 28:17;

Martha, as to the Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:39;

Thomas, as to the Resurrection of Christ John 20:25;

Early Christians, as to the Deliverance of Peter Acts 12:14; Acts 12:15;

UNBELIEF

ATHEISM, general references to Psalms 10:4; Psalms 14:1; Psalms 36:1; Proverbs 30:9; Jeremiah 5:12; 1 John 2:22;

MATERIALISM, instances of Matthew 22:23; Acts 17:18; Acts 17:32; Acts 23:8; 1 Corinthians 15:12;

Faithful

Sayings 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 4:9; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 3:8;

Servants Exodus 21:5; Psalms 123:2; Proverbs 17:2; Proverbs 25:13; Proverbs 27:18; Matthew 24:45;

Faithful, Christ

Faithful, Christ 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 2:17; Hebrews 10:23; Revelation 1:5; Revelation 19:11;

Faithfulness

Of God Deuteronomy 7:9; Deuteronomy 9:5; 1 Kings 8:56; Psalms 36:5; Psalms 89:1; Psalms 105:8; 1 Corinthians 1:9; Hebrews 6:18; 1 Peter 4:19;

Of Christ 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 2:17; Hebrews 10:23; Revelation 1:5; Revelation 19:11;

Of Men

Of Joseph Genesis 39:6;

The Workmen Under Jehoiada 2 Kings 12:15;

The Workmen Under Hilkiah 2 Chronicles 34:11; 2 Chronicles 34:12;

Nehemiah's Treasurers Nehemiah 13:13;

Of Daniel Daniel 6:4;

Required of Stewards 1 Corinthians 4:2;

Of Moses Hebrews 3:5;

In Business

Faithfulness To God, examples of Numbers 12:7; Numbers 14:24; 1 Kings 19:18; Nehemiah 7:2; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:9; Revelation 17:14;

Faithfulness-Unfaithfulness

FAITHFULNESS, DIVINE

Of God Deuteronomy 7:9; Deuteronomy 9:5; 1 Kings 8:56; Psalms 36:5; Psalms 89:1; Psalms 105:8; 1 Corinthians 1:9; Hebrews 6:18; 1 Peter 4:19;

Of Christ 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 2:17; Hebrews 10:23; Revelation 1:5; Revelation 19:11;

FIDELITY

In Business

To God, examples of Numbers 12:7; Numbers 14:24; 1 Kings 19:18; Nehemiah 7:2; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:9; Revelation 17:14;

Rewards of Matthew 24:45; Luke 19:17; Revelation 2:10; Revelation 20:4;

In Keeping the Covenant with God Exodus 19:5; Deuteronomy 33:9; Psalms 103:17; Psalms 103:18; Psalms 132:12; Isaiah 56:4; Daniel 9:4;

UNFAITHFULNESS of men

Warnings Concerning Song of Solomon 1:6; Isaiah 5:7; Hosea 10:1; Matthew 21:43; Matthew 25:24; Matthew 25:25; Luke 16:12;

Covenant-breakers Leviticus 26:15; Psalms 55:20; Isaiah 24:5; Isaiah 33:8; Jeremiah 11:10; Jeremiah 22:9; Ezekiel 17:19; Ezekiel 44:7; Romans 1:31; Romans 1:32; Hebrews 8:9;

APOSTASY

Warnings Concerning 1 Timothy 1:19; 1 Timothy 4:1; 2 Timothy 4:4; Hebrews 3:12; 2 Peter 3:17;

Examples of Exodus 32:1; Deuteronomy 13:13; Judges 2:17; Nehemiah 9:26; Ezekiel 36:20; Acts 7:39; 2 Timothy 4:10; Hebrews 6:6; 1 John 2:19;

FORSAKING GOD

General References to 2 Chronicles 15:2; Ezra 8:22; Jeremiah 1:16; Jeremiah 2:13; Jeremiah 5:19; Jeremiah 15:6; Ezekiel 6:9; 2 Peter 2:15;

Examples of Deuteronomy 28:20; Judges 10:13; 1 Samuel 8:8; 1 Kings 11:33; 2 Chronicles 12:1; 2 Chronicles 21:10; Ezra 9:10; Isaiah 43:22; Jeremiah 17:13;

FORSAKING CHRIST Matthew 19:22; Matthew 26:56; John 6:66; 1 John 2:19;

Faithlessness

Rebuked by Christ

Daily needs Matthew 6:30;

Peter sinking in the Sea Matthew 14:31; Matthew 16:8;

The Disciples Powerless to Heal Matthew 17:17;

The Disciples in the Storm Mark 4:40;

The Two on the Way to Emmaus Luke 24:25; John 20:27;

Momentary Doubts cloud the Skies of Believers

Abraham, as to the Inheritance of Canaan Genesis 15:8;

Gideon, as to Victory over Midian Judges 6:17;

John the Baptist, as to the Messiahship of Jesus Matthew 11:3; Matthew 28:17;

Martha, as to the Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:39;

Thomas, as to the Resurrection of Christ John 20:25;

Early Christians, as to the Deliverance of Peter Acts 12:14; Acts 12:15;

Momentary Doubts cloud the Skies of Believers

Abraham, as to the Inheritance of Canaan Genesis 15:8;

Gideon, as to Victory over Midian Judges 6:17;

John the Baptist, as to the Messiahship of Jesus Matthew 11:3; Matthew 28:17;

Martha, as to the Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:39;

Thomas, as to the Resurrection of Christ John 20:25;

Early Christians, as to the Deliverance of Peter Acts 12:14; Acts 12:15;

Fall

Of Adam Genesis 3:6; Isaiah 43:27; Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:21; 1 Timothy 2:14;

Of Peter

the apostle; General References to Matthew 4:18; John 1:41; Mark 3:16; Matthew 16:16; Mark 5:37; Mark 9:2; Matthew 17:24; Matthew 18:21; Matthew 19:27; Luke 22:8; Luke 22:31; John 13:6; Matthew 26:37; Matthew 26:58; Matthew 26:69; Luke 24:12; Luke 24:34; John 21:3; John 21:15; Acts 1:15; Acts 2:14; Acts 3:1; Acts 4:8; Acts 5:3; Acts 5:29; Acts 8:14; Acts 8:20; Acts 9:32; Acts 9:40; Acts 10:9; Acts 11:2; Acts 12:3; Acts 15:7; 1 Corinthians 1:12; 1 Corinthians 9:5; Galatians 1:18; Galatians 2:11; 1 Peter 1:1; 1 Peter 5:1;

"The Reed Changed to a Rock"

Naturally impulsive Matthew 14:28; Matthew 17:4; John 21:7;

Tenderhearted and affectionate Matthew 26:75; John 13:9; John 21:15-17;

Full of strange contradictions, - at times presumptuous Matthew 16:22; John 13:8; John 18:10;

other times timid and cowardly Matthew 14:30; Matthew 26:69-72;

Self-sacrificing Mark 1:18;

yet inclined to be self-seeking Matthew 19:27;

Gifted with Spiritual insight John 6:68;

yet slow to apprehend the deeper truths Matthew 15:15; Matthew 15:16;

Made two great confession of his faith in Christ Matthew 16:16; John 6:69;

and also the most cowardly denial Mark 14:67-71;

Seven Steps in his Fall

1. Conceit Matthew 26:33;

2. Ease Matthew 26:40;

3. Rashness John 18:10; John 18:11;

4. Following afar off Matthew 26:58;

5. Evil associations John 18:18;

6. Open Denial John 18:25;

7. Blasphemy Mark 14:70; Mark 14:71;

After Pentecostal Baptism of the Spirit, he became a "rock" fulfilling the prophecy of Christ John 1:42; Matthew 16:18; Acts 1:8;

Was courageous and immovable Acts 4:19; Acts 4:20; Acts 5:28; Acts 5:29; Acts 5:40; Acts 5:40;

Of the Wicked foretold Proverbs 11:5; Proverbs 22:14; Ecclesiastes 10:8; Jeremiah 6:15; Jeremiah 8:4; Hosea 4:14; Amos 8:14;

False

Accusations

(general references to) 1 Samuel 1:14; Nehemiah 6:7; Job 2:5; Job 22:6; Jeremiah 37:13; Matthew 5:11; Matthew 27:12; Luke 6:7; 1 Peter 3:16;

Christs Matthew 24:5; Matthew 24:24; Mark 13:22;

Confidence

Doctrine Isaiah 32:6; Matthew 16:12; Colossians 2:8; Hebrews 13:9;

Economy

Gods

(General References to) 1 Chronicles 16:26; Isaiah 2:8; Jeremiah 2:11; Jeremiah 11:12; Jeremiah 16:20; Daniel 5:4; 1 Corinthians 8:5; 1 Corinthians 12:2; Galatians 4:8;

Hopes Job 8:13; Job 11:20; Job 27:8; Psalms 10:6; Proverbs 10:28;

Profession of religion Psalms 78:35; Psalms 78:36; Proverbs 26:23; Isaiah 48:1; Ezekiel 33:31; Ezekiel 33:32; Matthew 7:21; Mark 7:6; Luke 6:46; Titus 1:16; 1 John 3:18;

Prophets

general references to) Deuteronomy 13:5; Deuteronomy 18:22; Isaiah 9:15; Jeremiah 2:8; Jeremiah 5:31; Jeremiah 14:14; Jeremiah 23:16; Ezekiel 13:2; Ezekiel 22:28; Hosea 9:7; Micah 3:5; Zephaniah 3:4; Zechariah 13:3; Matthew 7:15; Matthew 24:11; Mark 13:22;

Religion

Characteristics of

Ceremonialism Mark 7:4; Acts 15:10; Galatians 4:9; Galatians 5:1; Colossians 2:20; Hebrews 9:10;

False Profession Psalms 78:35; Psalms 78:36; Proverbs 26:23; Isaiah 48:1; Ezekiel 33:31; Ezekiel 33:32; Matthew 7:21; Mark 7:6; Luke 6:46; Titus 1:16; 1 John 3:18;

Legalism Mark 2:24; Luke 6:2; Luke 13:14; John 5:10; Acts 15:5; Acts 16:3; Acts 21:20; Acts 22:3; Romans 10:2; Galatians 1:14;

Sanctimony, distinguishing marks of

An Outward Show of Righteousness Isaiah 58:2;

Pharisaic Separation Isaiah 65:5;

Assumed Innocence Jeremiah 2:35;

Religious Display Matthew 6:5;

Hypocrisy Matthew 23:14;

Shepherds

(haracteristics of)

Insentiate and Pleasure-loving Isaiah 56:10-12;

Scatter the Flock Jeremiah 23:2;

Lead the Sheep astray Jeremiah 50:6;

Prey upon the Flock instead of feeding it Ezekiel 34:2; Ezekiel 34:3; Zechariah 11:17;

Hirelings forsake the Sheep John 10:12;

Teachers

(warnings against) Matthew 5:19; Matthew 15:9; 1 Timothy 1:7; 1 Timothy 4:2; 1 Timothy 6:3; 2 Timothy 4:3; Titus 1:11; 2 Peter 2:1;

Trusts

General References to Psalms 52:7; Psalms 146:3; Proverbs 11:28; Proverbs 28:26; Isaiah 31:1; Isaiah 47:10; Jeremiah 17:5; Jeremiah 49:4; Amos 6:1;

Trust in Man, warnings concerning Psalms 118:9; Psalms 146:3; Isaiah 2:22; Isaiah 30:2; Isaiah 31:1; Isaiah 31:3; Isaiah 36:6; Jeremiah 17:5; Hosea 5:13;

Trust in Riches, the folly of Job 31:24; Job 31:25; Job 31:28; Psalms 52:7; Proverbs 11:28; Proverbs 18:11; Mark 10:24; Luke 12:19; Luke 12:20; 1 Timothy 6:17;

Trust in Weapons vain 1 Samuel 17:45; Psalms 44:6; Hosea 1:7; Haggai 2:22;

Witnesses

Warnings against Exodus 20:16; Exodus 23:1; Deuteronomy 19:16; Proverbs 6:19; Proverbs 12:17; Proverbs 19:9; Proverbs 24:28; Proverbs 25:18; Matthew 19:18; Romans 13:9;

Examples of Matthew 28:15; Mark 14:56; Acts 6:11; Acts 17:6; Acts 25:7;

Worship (Idolatry)

Forbidden Genesis 35:2; Exodus 20:4; Exodus 34:17; Leviticus 26:1; Deuteronomy 7:25; Deuteronomy 11:16; Deuteronomy 16:22; Psalms 81:9; Isaiah 42:8; 1 John 5:21;

Prophecies concerning the Overthrow of Isaiah 2:20; Isaiah 17:8; Jeremiah 51:47; Micah 5:13; Zechariah 13:2;

Idols Characterized, as

Insentiate Deuteronomy 4:28; Psalms 115:4;

Perishable Isaiah 40:20;

Helpless Isaiah 45:20; Jeremiah 10:5; Acts 14:18;

Unworthy of Worship of Intelligent Beings Acts 17:29;

Degrading Romans 1:22; Romans 1:23; 1 Corinthians 8:4; 1 Corinthians 12:2;

Examples of Exodus 32:4; Numbers 25:2; Judges 3:7; 1 Kings 12:32; 1 Kings 16:31; 2 Kings 17:12; 2 Kings 21:21; 2 Chronicles 25:14; 2 Chronicles 28:2; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 5:23; Acts 17:16; Galatians 4:8;

Making of Idols Isaiah 40:19; Isaiah 44:10; Isaiah 46:6; Jeremiah 10:3; Ezekiel 7:20; Ezekiel 16:17; Ezekiel 22:3; Daniel 3:1; Hosea 8:4; Hosea 13:2; Habakkuk 2:18; Acts 19:24; Romans 1:23;

Vanity of Jeremiah 10:5; Jeremiah 10:15; Jeremiah 50:38; Jeremiah 51:17; Daniel 5:23; Habakkuk 2:18; Acts 17:29; 1 Corinthians 10:19;

FALSE GODS AND GODDESSES

General References to 1 Chronicles 16:26; Isaiah 2:8; Jeremiah 2:11; Jeremiah 11:12; Jeremiah 16:20; Daniel 5:4; 1 Corinthians 8:5; 1 Corinthians 12:2; Galatians 4:8;

NAMES OF

ASHTAROTH or ASHTORETH, a goddess of the Phoenicians Judges 2:13; Judges 10:6; 1 Samuel 7:3; 1 Samuel 31:10; 1 Kings 11:33; 2 Kings 23:13;

BAAL a god of Phoenicia and the Canaanitish Tribes Numbers 22:41; Judges 2:11; Judges 8:33; 1 Kings 16:32; 1 Kings 18:19; 1 Kings 19:18; 2 Kings 10:18; 2 Kings 10:28; 2 Kings 21:3; 2 Chronicles 24:7; Jeremiah 2:8; Jeremiah 7:9; Hosea 2:8;

BAAL-PEOR, a god of the Moabites Numbers 25:3; Deuteronomy 4:3; Joshua 22:17; Psalms 106:28; Hosea 9:10;

CHEMOSH, a god of the Moabites Numbers 21:29; Judges 11:24; 2 Kings 23:13; Jeremiah 48:7;

DAGON, a god of the Philistines Judges 16:23; 1 Samuel 5:2; 1 Chronicles 10:10;

DIANA, a goddess of the Ephesians Acts 19:24; Acts 19:28; Acts 19:35;

MOLECH, Moloch, or Milcom, a god of the Ammonites Leviticus 18:21; 2 Kings 23:10; Jeremiah 32:35; Amos 5:26; Acts 7:43;

OTHER OBJECTS OF WORSHIP

The Golden Calf made by Aaron Exodus 32:4; Deuteronomy 9:16; Nehemiah 9:18; Psalms 106:19; Acts 7:41;

The Golden Calves of Jeroboam, set up in Dan and Bethel 1 Kings 12:28; 2 Kings 10:29; 2 Kings 17:16; 2 Chronicles 11:15; 2 Chronicles 13:8; Hosea 10:5;

Heavenly Bodies Deuteronomy 4:19; Deuteronomy 17:3; 2 Kings 17:16; 2 Kings 21:3; Job 31:26; Jeremiah 8:2; Jeremiah 19:13; Jeremiah 44:17; Ezekiel 8:16; Zephaniah 1:5;

Teraphim, images, household gods Genesis 31:19; Genesis 31:34; Judges 17:5; Judges 18:14; 1 Samuel 19:13; Hosea 3:4;

Men Deified and Worshipped Acts 12:22; Acts 14:11; Acts 28:6;

Devils Worshipped Leviticus 17:7; Deuteronomy 32:17; 2 Chronicles 11:15; Psalms 106:37; 1 Corinthians 10:20; Revelation 9:20; Revelation 13:4;

Brazen Serpent

PLACES DEVOTED TO IDOLATRY

Idolatrous Altars 1 Kings 16:32; 1 Kings 18:26; Isaiah 27:9; Isaiah 65:3; Hosea 8:11; Acts 17:23;

Idolatrous Temples 1 Samuel 5:2; 1 Kings 12:31; 2 Kings 5:18; 2 Kings 10:21; 2 Chronicles 36:7; Daniel 1:2; Acts 19:27;

High Places Numbers 22:41; 1 Kings 11:7; 1 Kings 12:31; 2 Kings 17:9; 2 Kings 17:29; 2 Kings 18:4; 2 Kings 21:3; 2 Kings 23:5; 2 Chronicles 11:15; 2 Chronicles 17:6;

Groves (Asherah or Asherim) places where shrines were located Deuteronomy 12:2; Deuteronomy 16:21; Judges 6:25; 1 Kings 14:15; 1 Kings 16:33; 2 Kings 18:4; 2 Kings 21:3; 2 Kings 23:14; 2 Chronicles 14:3; 2 Chronicles 17:6; Isaiah 17:8;

Falsehood

(Warnings Against) Leviticus 19:11; Psalms 5:6; Psalms 31:18; Psalms 101:7; Psalms 120:2; Proverbs 12:22; Proverbs 19:9; Proverbs 21:6; Colossians 3:9; Revelation 21:8;

Fame

(general references to) Joshua 6:27; 1 Kings 4:31; 1 Kings 10:1; 1 Chronicles 12:30; 1 Chronicles 14:17; 2 Chronicles 26:15; Matthew 4:24; Matthew 9:31; Luke 5:15;

Familiar Spirits

Family

Cares

Parental Solicitude Genesis 37:14; 1 Samuel 10:2; 2 Samuel 18:29; Esther 2:11;

(Causes of)

Servant's Ills Matthew 8:6;

Children's Sickness Matthew 15:22;

Entertainment of Guests Luke 10:40;

Hospitality Luke 11:5; Luke 11:6;

Responsibility for Husband or Wife Luke 14:20; 1 Corinthians 7:33;

Providing for the Family 1 Timothy 5:8;

Devotions

(Parental Prayers)

Abraham, for Ishmael Genesis 17:18;

David, for the life of his child 2 Samuel 12:16;

David, for Solomon 1 Chronicles 29:19;

Job, for his children Job 1:5;

The father, for the demoniac Matthew 17:15;

The Syrophenician mother Mark 7:26;

Government

(The Correction of Children) Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 22:15; Proverbs 23:13;

Instruction of Children Deuteronomy 4:9; Deuteronomy 6:7; Deuteronomy 11:19; Deuteronomy 31:13; Psalms 78:5; Proverbs 22:6; Isaiah 28:9; John 21:15;

Joys

(causes contributing to)

Conjugal love Genesis 24:67;

Birth of children Genesis 21:6;

Presence of children in the home Job 29:5; Psalms 127:4; Psalms 127:5;

Blessings of wifehood and motherhood Proverbs 31:28;

Possession of a home Micah 4:4;

Maternal and paternal love

Love in

Conjugal Genesis 24:67; Genesis 29:20; Genesis 29:30; Esther 2:17; Proverbs 5:19; Song of Solomon 8:7; Ephesians 5:28; Colossians 3:19;

Examples of Mothers' Love

Hagar's Love for her Child Genesis 21:16;

The Mother of Moses Exodus 2:3;

The Mother of Samuel 1 Samuel 2:19;

Rizpah's Love for her Sons 2 Samuel 21:9; 2 Samuel 21:10;

The Mother of Solomon's Time 1 Kings 3:26;

The Shunammite Mother 2 Kings 4:20;

The Mother's Unforgettable Love Isaiah 49:15;

The Canaanitish Mother Matthew 15:22;

The Mother of Jesus John 19:25;

Examples of Fathers' Love

Laban Genesis 31:28;

Jacob Genesis 37:35; Genesis 42:38; Genesis 46:30;

David 2 Samuel 12:16; 2 Samuel 13:39; 2 Samuel 18:5;

Jairus Mark 5:23; Mark 9:24;

Father of the Prodigal Luke 15:20;

Of God

Believers Adopted into Deuteronomy 14:2; Isaiah 43:1; Isaiah 63:16; Ezekiel 16:8; Hosea 11:1; John 1:12; Romans 8:15; 2 Corinthians 6:18; Galatians 3:26; Galatians 4:5; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:5;

Its Spiritual Relationships

Obedience Secures the Benefits of Matthew 12:50; Luke 8:21;

Heirship with Christ Entailed in Romans 8:17; Romans 9:26; Romans 16:13; 1 Corinthians 4:17;

All Barriers Broken Down Ephesians 2:19;

Saints in Heaven and Earth United in Ephesians 3:15;

Brotherhood of, Recognized by Christ Hebrews 2:11;

Known as Brethren Matthew 23:8; Matthew 25:40; Luke 8:21; John 21:23; Romans 8:29; Hebrews 2:11; Hebrews 2:17; Revelation 12:10; Revelation 19:10;

Prayer in

General References to

Joshua establishes religion in his home Joshua 24:15;

Job sanctifies his children Job 1:5;

The healed demoniac told to go home and witness for Christ Luke 8:39;

Mary sits at Jesus' feet in her home Luke 10:39;

Andrew leads his brother to Christ John 1:41;

The entire family of the nobleman accept Christ John 4:53;

Lydia and her household converted Acts 16:15;

The Philippian jailer and his family are baptized Acts 16:33;

Home, the best place to show piety 1 Timothy 5:4;

Parental Prayers

Abraham, for Ishmael Genesis 17:18;

David, for the life of his child 2 Samuel 12:16;

David, for Solomon 1 Chronicles 29:19;

Job, for his children Job 1:5;

The father, for the demoniac Matthew 17:15;

The Syrophenician mother Mark 7:26;

PRAYER

(Select Readings) Genesis 18:23-32; Genesis 32:24-30; 2 Samuel 7:18-29; 1 Kings 8:22-61; Luke 11:1-13; Luke 18:1-8; John 17:1-26;

Social and Family Matthew 18:19; Luke 1:10; Acts 1:14; Acts 4:24; Acts 12:12; Acts 21:5;

Strife in Genesis 21:10; Proverbs 18:19; Proverbs 19:13; Proverbs 21:9; Proverbs 21:19; Proverbs 27:15;

Trouble

Instances of

Sarah and Hagar Genesis 16:5;

Rebekah and her daughters-in-law Genesis 26:34; Genesis 26:35; Genesis 27:46;

Jacob and Esau Genesis 27:41;

Joseph and his brethren Genesis 37:4;

Moses, Aaron and Miriam Numbers 12:11;

David and his wife 2 Samuel 6:16;

David and his household 2 Samuel 12:11;

Ahasuerus and Vashti Esther 1:12;

Hard to bear

Causes of

Hatred Genesis 27:41;

Childlessness Genesis 30:1; 1 Samuel 1:6; 1 Samuel 1:7;

Envy Genesis 37:11;

Ungrateful children Deuteronomy 21:20; 2 Samuel 15:6;

Unworthy husbands 1 Samuel 25:25;

Avarice Proverbs 15:27;

Contentious wives Proverbs 21:19;

Slothfulness Ecclesiastes 10:18;

Childlessness regarded as a Misfortune Genesis 11:30; Genesis 15:2; Judges 13:2; 1 Samuel 1:2; 2 Samuel 6:23; 2 Kings 4:14; Luke 1:7; Luke 20:29;

Fratricide Genesis 4:8; Judges 9:5; 2 Samuel 13:28; 1 Kings 2:25; 2 Chronicles 21:4; Matthew 10:21;

Famine

Prophesied Genesis 41:27; Habakkuk 3:17; Matthew 24:7; Acts 11:28;

Examples of Genesis 12:10; Genesis 26:1; Ruth 1:1; 2 Samuel 21:1; 1 Kings 17:12; 2 Kings 4:38; 2 Kings 6:25; 2 Kings 25:3; Nehemiah 5:3; Lamentations 2:12; Lamentations 4:4; Amos 4:6; Revelation 6:6;

Threatened as the Result of Sin Leviticus 26:26; Deuteronomy 28:53; Jeremiah 14:16; Ezekiel 4:16; Ezekiel 5:12; Ezekiel 6:12; Revelation 18:8;

Fanaticism

(examples of)

The Prophets of Baal 1 Kings 18:28;

The Jews against Christ John 19:15;

The Jews in Stoning Stephen Acts 7:57;

Saul in Persecuting the Church Acts 9:1;

The Jews in Their Rage against Paul Acts 21:36; Acts 22:23;

Farewells

(allusions to) Ruth 1:14; Luke 9:61; Acts 18:21; Acts 20:38; Acts 21:6; 2 Corinthians 13:11;

Farthing

(a piece of money) Matthew 5:26; Matthew 10:29; Mark 12:42; Luke 12:6;

Fasting

General References to Psalms 35:13; Psalms 69:10; Isaiah 58:3; Jeremiah 14:12; Zechariah 7:5; Matthew 9:15;

Duty of Joel 1:14; Joel 2:12; Matthew 6:17; Matthew 6:18; Matthew 17:21; 1 Corinthians 7:5;

Examples of

Moses Exodus 34:28; Judges 20:26;

Israel 1 Samuel 7:6; 1 Samuel 20:34; 1 Samuel 28:20; 1 Samuel 31:13; 2 Samuel 1:12; 2 Samuel 3:35; 2 Samuel 12:16;

Elijah 1 Kings 19:8; 1 Kings 21:27; 1 Chronicles 10:12;

Ezra Ezra 10:6; Nehemiah 9:1; Daniel 6:18;

Daniel Daniel 10:3; Matthew 4:2;

Christ Luke 4:1; Luke 4:2; Luke 18:12;

Paul Acts 9:9; Acts 10:30;

Leaders in the Church at Antioch Acts 13:2; Acts 13:3;

Paul and Barnabas Acts 14:23; Acts 27:33;

Fasts Proclaimed

(in connection with repentance) 1 Kings 21:9; 2 Chronicles 20:3; Ezra 8:21; Esther 4:16; Jeremiah 36:9;

Jnh 3:5

Fat

Offered in Sacrifice Exodus 23:18; Exodus 29:13; Leviticus 1:8; Leviticus 3:4; Leviticus 4:8; Leviticus 7:3; Leviticus 8:16; Leviticus 10:15; Leviticus 17:6; 1 Samuel 2:16; Isaiah 43:24;

Eating of Prohibited Leviticus 3:17; Leviticus 7:23;

Fate of the Wicked

Fate of the Wicked Psalms 37:2; Psalms 37:10; Psalms 55:23; Psalms 75:8; Psalms 92:7; Psalms 112:10; Psalms 139:19; Proverbs 5:22; 2 Peter 2:17; Jude 1:13;

Father

Our

(General References to) 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalms 68:5; Isaiah 63:16; Isaiah 64:8; Matthew 6:9; Matthew 7:11; Romans 8:15; 1 Peter 1:17;

Universal

(God Spoken of as the Father of all Men) Deuteronomy 32:6; Malachi 2:10; Matthew 23:9; Romans 3:29; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:6; Hebrews 12:9; 1 John 5:7;

Fatherhood of God

General References to 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalms 68:5; Isaiah 63:16; Isaiah 64:8; Matthew 6:9; Matthew 7:11; Romans 8:15; 1 Peter 1:17;

God Spoken of as the Father of all Men Deuteronomy 32:6; Malachi 2:10; Matthew 23:9; Romans 3:29; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:6; Hebrews 12:9; 1 John 5:7;

Fatherless

Admonitions in regard to Exodus 22:22; Deuteronomy 14:29; Deuteronomy 24:17; Deuteronomy 26:12; Proverbs 23:10; Isaiah 1:17; Jeremiah 22:3; James 1:27;

God's Care for Deuteronomy 10:18; Psalms 10:14; Psalms 68:5; Psalms 146:9; Proverbs 15:25; Jeremiah 49:11; Hosea 14:3;

Fathers

Devout Fathers, examples of

Abraham exerts a spiritual influence upon his family Genesis 18:19;

Isaac blesses his son Genesis 27:26; Genesis 27:27;

Jacob commands his household to put away idols Genesis 35:2;

Manoah prays for instruction in regard to his coming child Judges 13:8;

David gives godly advice to his son, Solomon 1 Kings 2:1-4;

Zacharias, the godly father of John the Baptist Luke 1:67;

Cornelius, the head of a religious household Acts 10:2;

Duties of

To Teach Deuteronomy 6:7; Deuteronomy 6:20; Deuteronomy 21:19;

To Train Proverbs 22:6; Isaiah 38:19; Lamentations 2:19;

To Provide for 2 Corinthians 12:14;

To Nurture Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21;

To Control 1 Timothy 3:4; 1 Timothy 3:12;

To Love Titus 2:4;

The Correction of Children Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 22:15; Proverbs 23:13;

Instruction of Children Deuteronomy 4:9; Deuteronomy 6:7; Deuteronomy 11:19; Deuteronomy 31:13; Psalms 78:5; Proverbs 22:6; Isaiah 28:9; John 21:15;

Fathers'

Devout Fathers, examples of

Abraham exerts a spiritual influence upon his family Genesis 18:19;

Isaac blesses his son Genesis 27:26; Genesis 27:27;

Jacob commands his household to put away idols Genesis 35:2;

Manoah prays for instruction in regard to his coming child Judges 13:8;

David gives godly advice to his son, Solomon 1 Kings 2:1-4;

Zacharias, the godly father of John the Baptist Luke 1:67;

Cornelius, the head of a religious household Acts 10:2;

Duties of

To Teach Deuteronomy 6:7; Deuteronomy 6:20; Deuteronomy 21:19;

To Train Proverbs 22:6; Isaiah 38:19; Lamentations 2:19;

To Provide for 2 Corinthians 12:14;

To Nurture Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21;

To Control 1 Timothy 3:4; 1 Timothy 3:12;

To Love Titus 2:4;

The Correction of Children Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 22:15; Proverbs 23:13;

Instruction of Children Deuteronomy 4:9; Deuteronomy 6:7; Deuteronomy 11:19; Deuteronomy 31:13; Psalms 78:5; Proverbs 22:6; Isaiah 28:9; John 21:15;

Fault-Finding

(against Christ) Matthew 9:11; Matthew 12:2; Matthew 15:2; Mark 2:7; Mark 2:16; Mark 7:2; Luke 15:2; Luke 19:7; John 6:41;

Faultless

Faultless 1 Samuel 29:3; Daniel 6:4; Luke 23:4; Jude 1:24; Revelation 14:5;

Faultlessness

Faultlessness 1 Samuel 29:3; Daniel 6:4; Luke 23:4; Jude 1:24; Revelation 14:5;

Favour, Divine

Examples of Genesis 4:4; Genesis 6:8; Genesis 39:21; Exodus 2:25; Exodus 33:12; 1 Samuel 2:26; 2 Kings 13:23; Job 33:26; Proverbs 3:4; Proverbs 8:35; Proverbs 12:2; Proverbs 18:22; Luke 1:30; Luke 2:52; Acts 7:46;

Invoked Genesis 43:29; Numbers 6:25; Psalms 31:16; Psalms 67:1; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 119:135; Isaiah 33:2; Daniel 9:17;

Promised to Saints Psalms 89:17; Isaiah 30:18; Isaiah 60:10; Isaiah 62:4; Isaiah 65:19; Jeremiah 32:41; Hosea 1:10; Amos 5:15; Zephaniah 3:17;

The Possession of, Characterized as "Pleasing God"

Renders Life Secure Proverbs 16:7;

A Characteristic of Christ Matthew 3:17; John 8:29;

The Aim of the True Minister 1 Thessalonians 2:4;

The Christian Duty 1 Thessalonians 4:1;

Enoch an Example of Hebrews 11:5;

Benevolence a Means of Hebrews 13:16; 1 John 3:22;

Favour, Human

Favour, Human Exodus 3:21; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 16:22; Esther 2:15; Luke 2:52; Acts 2:47; Romans 14:18;

For Favour of Kings

Favour, King's

Favour, King's Proverbs 16:15; Proverbs 19:12; Proverbs 29:26; Matthew 24:45;

Favour-Disfavour

FAVOUR, DIVINE

Examples of Genesis 4:4; Genesis 6:8; Genesis 39:21; Exodus 2:25; Exodus 33:12; 1 Samuel 2:26; 2 Kings 13:23; Job 33:26; Proverbs 3:4; Proverbs 8:35; Proverbs 12:2; Proverbs 18:22; Luke 1:30; Luke 2:52; Acts 7:46;

Invoked Genesis 43:29; Numbers 6:25; Psalms 31:16; Psalms 67:1; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 119:135; Isaiah 33:2; Daniel 9:17;

Promised to Saints Psalms 89:17; Isaiah 30:18; Isaiah 60:10; Isaiah 62:4; Isaiah 65:19; Jeremiah 32:41; Hosea 1:10; Amos 5:15; Zephaniah 3:17;

The Possession of, Characterized as "Pleasing God"

Renders Life Secure Proverbs 16:7;

A Characteristic of Christ Matthew 3:17; John 8:29;

The Aim of the True Minister 1 Thessalonians 2:4;

The Christian Duty 1 Thessalonians 4:1;

Enoch an Example of Hebrews 11:5;

Benevolence a Means of Hebrews 13:16; 1 John 3:22;

FAVOUR, HUMAN Exodus 3:21; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 16:22; Esther 2:15; Luke 2:52; Acts 2:47; Romans 14:18;

For Favour of Kings

DISPLEASURE DIVINE, on account of sin Numbers 11:1; Psalms 2:5; Psalms 60:1; Isaiah 59:15; Zechariah 1:2; Zechariah 1:15; Mark 10:14;

Favouritism

Favours, Unmerited

(Divine Grace Bestows Unmerited Favours) Deuteronomy 9:5; Daniel 9:18; Romans 4:16; Romans 9:16; Titus 3:5;

Fear

Godly

Examples of Righteous Men Dominated by Nehemiah 5:15; Job 1:8;

Jnh 1:9

Jnh 1:16 Acts 5:11; Acts 9:31; Acts 10:2;

Slavish, of Wicked

Of God Enjoined Deuteronomy 10:12; Deuteronomy 13:4; Joshua 4:24; Joshua 24:14; 1 Chronicles 16:30; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Proverbs 3:7; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Isaiah 8:13; Matthew 10:28; Luke 23:40; Romans 11:20; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 Peter 2:17; Revelation 14:7;

Guilty

(General References to) Genesis 3:8; Genesis 45:3; Leviticus 26:17; Psalms 53:5; Proverbs 28:1; Isaiah 2:19; Isaiah 24:17; Isaiah 33:14; Isaiah 66:4; Daniel 5:6; Micah 7:17; Hebrews 10:27;

Needless

(on the Part of Christians, examples of) Matthew 14:30; Matthew 17:6; Mark 4:38; Mark 5:33; Mark 16:5; Luke 1:12;

Not

(THE "FEAR NOTS," seven reasons for encouragement)

Blessings in the Journey of Life Genesis 26:24; Numbers 21:34; Judges 6:23;

Supplies in Famine 1 Kings 17:13;

Protection in Peril 2 Kings 6:16;

Strength in Weakness Isaiah 41:10;

Companionship in Trial Isaiah 43:1; Isaiah 43:2; Isaiah 43:3;

Overshadowing Care Matthew 10:30; Matthew 10:31;

Life Beyond the Grave Revelation 1:17; Revelation 1:18;

Of Man Deuteronomy 1:17; 1 Samuel 15:24; Proverbs 29:25; Isaiah 51:12; Jeremiah 38:19; Matthew 26:56; Luke 12:4; John 7:13; John 9:22; John 12:42; John 19:38; Galatians 2:12;

Fear Nots

(Seven reasons for encouragement)

Blessings in the Journey of Life Genesis 26:24; Numbers 21:34; Judges 6:23;

Supplies in Famine 1 Kings 17:13;

Protection in Peril 2 Kings 6:16;

Strength in Weakness Isaiah 41:10;

Companionship in Trial Isaiah 43:1; Isaiah 43:2; Isaiah 43:3;

Overshadowing Care Matthew 10:30; Matthew 10:31;

Life Beyond the Grave Revelation 1:17; Revelation 1:18;

Fear of God

Enjoined Deuteronomy 10:12; Deuteronomy 13:4; Joshua 4:24; Joshua 24:14; 1 Chronicles 16:30; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Proverbs 3:7; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Isaiah 8:13; Matthew 10:28; Luke 23:40; Romans 11:20; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 Peter 2:17; Revelation 14:7;

Promises Concerning 1 Samuel 12:14; Psalms 25:12; Psalms 31:19; Psalms 103:13; Psalms 147:11; Proverbs 1:7; Isaiah 50:10; Malachi 3:16; Luke 1:50; Acts 10:35;

Reverential

(Examples of Righteous Men Dominated by) Nehemiah 5:15; Job 1:8;

Jnh 1:9

Jnh 1:16 Acts 5:11; Acts 9:31; Acts 10:2;

Slavish, of Wicked

Servile

(Heathen Nations under the Power of) Genesis 35:5; Exodus 15:16; Exodus 23:27; Joshua 2:11; 2 Chronicles 14:14; 2 Chronicles 17:10;

Fear of Man

Fear of Man Deuteronomy 1:17; 1 Samuel 15:24; Proverbs 29:25; Isaiah 51:12; Jeremiah 38:19; Matthew 26:56; Luke 12:4; John 7:13; John 9:22; John 12:42; John 19:38; Galatians 2:12;

Fearlessness

(of the Righteous) Job 5:21; Psalms 3:6; Psalms 27:3; Psalms 46:2; Psalms 91:5; Psalms 112:8; Psalms 118:6; Proverbs 3:24; Isaiah 8:12; Isaiah 12:2;

Feast

Of the Dedication

Of Dedication, held the 25th of Chisleu (December), to commemorate the reconsecration of the temple after its pollution by the Syrians John 10:22;

Of the Passover

Of the Passover, held on the 14th of the first month, Abib (April), to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt Leviticus 23:6; Numbers 9:5; Joshua 5:10; 2 Kings 23:22; 2 Chronicles 35:1; Matthew 26:17; Luke 2:41; Luke 22:15; Hebrews 11:28;

Of Pentecost

Of Pentecost, or Weeks, held at the end of Wheat Harvest, 6th of Sivan (June) to commemorate the giving of the Law Exodus 23:16; Exodus 34:22; Leviticus 23:16; Numbers 28:26; Deuteronomy 16:10; Acts 2:1;

Of Purim

Of Purim, held the 14th and 15th of Adar (March), to commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from Haman Esther 9:17; Esther 9:22; Esther 9:26;

of New Moons

Of Tabernacles

Of Tabernacles, or Ingathering, held 15th to the 22nd of Ethanim (October), as a thanksgiving for the harvest

The people dwelt in booths to commemorate life in the wilderness Leviticus 23:34; Leviticus 23:39; Numbers 29:12; Deuteronomy 16:13; 2 Chronicles 8:13; Ezra 3:4; Nehemiah 8:14; Zechariah 14:16; John 7:2;

Of Trumpets

Of Trumpets, held the first of the seventh month Ethanim (October) Leviticus 23:24; Numbers 29:1; Nehemiah 8:2;

Feast of Weeks

Feasts

General References to 1 Kings 8:65; 2 Kings 6:23; 1 Chronicles 12:39; Esther 1:5; Daniel 5:1; Mark 6:21; Luke 5:29; John 2:8; John 6:13; John 12:2;

Jewish

Of the Passover, held on the 14th of the first month, Abib (April), to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt Leviticus 23:6; Numbers 9:5; Joshua 5:10; 2 Kings 23:22; 2 Chronicles 35:1; Matthew 26:17; Luke 2:41; Luke 22:15; Hebrews 11:28;

Of Pentecost, or Weeks, held at the end of Wheat Harvest, 6th of Sivan (June) to commemorate the giving of the Law Exodus 23:16; Exodus 34:22; Leviticus 23:16; Numbers 28:26; Deuteronomy 16:10; Acts 2:1;

Of Trumpets, held the first of the seventh month Ethanim (October) Leviticus 23:24; Numbers 29:1; Nehemiah 8:2;

Of Tabernacles, or Ingathering, held 15th to the 22nd of Ethanim (October), as a thanksgiving for the harvest

The people dwelt in booths to commemorate life in the wilderness Leviticus 23:34; Leviticus 23:39; Numbers 29:12; Deuteronomy 16:13; 2 Chronicles 8:13; Ezra 3:4; Nehemiah 8:14; Zechariah 14:16; John 7:2;

Of Dedication, held the 25th of Chisleu (December), to commemorate the reconsecration of the temple after its pollution by the Syrians John 10:22;

Of Purim, held the 14th and 15th of Adar (March), to commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from Haman Esther 9:17; Esther 9:22; Esther 9:26;

of New Moons

Spiritual

(Prepared in Abundance for Believers Proverbs 9:1-6; Isaiah 25:6; Matthew 22:4; Mark 14:22; Luke 14:16; Revelation 19:9;

Wedding

Jacob's Genesis 29:22;

Samson's Judges 14:2;

Esther's Esther 2:18;

The king's son Matthew 22:2-4;

At Cana of Galilee John 2:1;

Feebleness

(In old age) 1 Kings 1:1; Psalms 71:9; Ecclesiastes 12:3; Ecclesiastes 12:5; Zechariah 8:4; Hebrews 11:21;

Feeding the Flock

(Work of ministers) Jeremiah 3:15; Jeremiah 23:4; Ezekiel 34:23; John 21:17; Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2;

Feeding the Multitude

(miraculously) Exodus 16:13; Numbers 11:31; 2 Kings 4:43; Matthew 14:21; Matthew 15:38;

Feet

People Found at Christ's

Unfortunate Sufferers Matthew 15:30;

An Afflicted Father Mark 5:22; Mark 5:23;

A Sorrowing Mother Mark 7:25;

A Sinful Woman Luke 7:37; Luke 7:38;

A Healed Demoniac Luke 8:35;

A Seeker after Truth Luke 10:39;

A Bereaved Sister John 11:32;

A Reverent Worshipper Revelation 1:17;

Of the Saints 1 Samuel 2:9; 2 Samuel 22:34; Psalms 40:2; Isaiah 52:7; Ephesians 6:15;

Of the Wicked Proverbs 1:16; Proverbs 6:18; Isaiah 59:7; Romans 3:15;

Feet-Washing

Feet-Washing Genesis 18:4; Genesis 19:2; Genesis 24:32; Genesis 43:24; 1 Samuel 25:41; 2 Samuel 11:8; Luke 7:44; John 13:5; 1 Timothy 5:10;

Feigning

Felix

(a Roman governor of Judea) Acts 23:24; Acts 23:33; Acts 24:3; Acts 24:10; Acts 24:24; Acts 25:14;

Fellow

(a term of reproach) Genesis 19:9; 1 Samuel 21:15; 2 Kings 9:11; Matthew 12:24; Matthew 26:61; Luke 23:2; Acts 22:22; Acts 24:5;

Fellows, Base

(sons of Belial) Deuteronomy 13:13; 1 Samuel 2:12; 1 Samuel 10:27; 1 Samuel 25:17; 1 Samuel 30:22; 1 Kings 21:10; 2 Chronicles 13:7;

Fellowship, Divine

Walking with God Genesis 5:22; Genesis 5:23; Genesis 5:24; Genesis 6:9; 2 Kings 23:3; Micah 4:5; Malachi 2:6; Revelation 3:4;

With Christ

Found in Spiritual Assemblies Matthew 18:20;

In the Communion of Saints Luke 24:15;

Warms the Heart Luke 24:32;

Leaves its Impress upon the Life Acts 4:13;

Believers Called to 1 Corinthians 1:9;

Testimony an Aid to 1 John 1:3;

Spiritual Receptivity the Condition of Revelation 3:20;

Moses' Fellowship with God Exodus 19:3; Exodus 19:20; Exodus 20:21; Exodus 24:2; Exodus 25:22; Exodus 33:9; Leviticus 1:1;

Among Believers Psalms 119:63; Malachi 3:16; Luke 24:15; Acts 2:42; Romans 1:12; Philippians 1:3; Philippians 1:5; 1 John 1:7;

Social Esther 1:9; Luke 10:7; Luke 14:8; Luke 14:12; Luke 15:25; John 12:2; 1 Corinthians 10:27;

With the World Forbidden

Separation from Evil Associations, the Duty of (Select Reading) Numbers 33:1-5; Numbers 33:51-56; Isaiah 52:11; John 15:19; John 17:16; Acts 2:40; 2 Corinthians 6:17; Ephesians 5:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:6;

Pharisaic Separation Condemned

Fellowship-Estrangement

FELLOWSHIP, DIVINE

With Christ

Found in Spiritual Assemblies Matthew 18:20;

In the Communion of Saints Luke 24:15;

Warms the Heart Luke 24:32;

Leaves its Impress upon the Life Acts 4:13;

Believers Called to 1 Corinthians 1:9;

Testimony an Aid to 1 John 1:3;

Spiritual Receptivity the Condition of Revelation 3:20;

Moses' Fellowship with God Exodus 19:3; Exodus 19:20; Exodus 20:21; Exodus 24:2; Exodus 25:22; Exodus 33:9; Leviticus 1:1;

Walking with God Genesis 5:22; Genesis 5:23; Genesis 5:24; Genesis 6:9; 2 Kings 23:3; Micah 4:5; Malachi 2:6; Revelation 3:4;

NEARNESS TO GOD

General References to Psalms 16:8; Psalms 34:18; Psalms 119:151; Psalms 145:18; Isaiah 50:8; Jeremiah 23:23; Acts 17:27;

In Prayer and Fellowship 1 Samuel 14:36; Psalms 73:28; Hebrews 7:19; Hebrews 10:22; James 4:8; John 15:1; John 15:1-27; John 15:4-7; John 15:10; 1 John 2:6; 1 John 2:28; 1 John 3:6; 2 John 1:9;

THE DIVINE PRESENCE a comfort to the saints

In the Pilgrimage of Life Genesis 28:15; Genesis 31:3; Exodus 3:12; Exodus 29:45;

Affords Rest Exodus 33:14; Leviticus 26:12;

Gives Courage in Life's Battles Deuteronomy 20:1;

A Comfort in Trials Isaiah 43:2; Zechariah 2:10;

Assured to the Smallest Assembly of Believers Matthew 18:20;

Unto the End Matthew 28:20;

ESTRANGEMENT from God

General References to Psalms 58:3; Jeremiah 2:5; Ezekiel 14:5; Ezekiel 44:10; Matthew 15:8; Ephesians 2:12; Ephesians 4:18;

Wanderers, Examples of Psalms 119:176; Proverbs 21:16; Proverbs 27:8; Isaiah 53:6; Jeremiah 50:6; Lamentations 4:14; Ezekiel 34:6; 1 Timothy 1:6; 1 Peter 2:25; 2 Peter 2:15; Jude 1:13;

CASTAWAYS, spiritual Matthew 8:12; Matthew 22:13; Matthew 25:30; John 15:6; 1 Corinthians 9:27;

GOD'S FACE HIDDEN on account of Sin Deuteronomy 31:18; Psalms 44:24; Isaiah 1:15; Isaiah 59:2; Isaiah 64:7; Ezekiel 39:23; Micah 3:4;

Fenced Cities

Fenced Cities Numbers 32:17; Deuteronomy 3:5; Joshua 10:20; 2 Kings 18:13; 2 Chronicles 14:6; 2 Chronicles 17:2; 2 Chronicles 19:5; 2 Chronicles 21:3; 2 Chronicles 33:14; Jeremiah 5:17;

Fences

Fervour

Commands concerning Ecclesiastes 9:10; Romans 12:11; 1 Corinthians 14:12; Galatians 4:18; 2 Timothy 1:6; 2 Peter 1:13; Revelation 3:19;

Examples of 2 Kings 10:16; Nehemiah 4:21; Psalms 119:139; Isaiah 62:1; Jeremiah 20:9; Luke 8:39; Acts 18:25; 2 Corinthians 9:2; Colossians 4:13; 1 Thessalonians 2:9;

CHRIST'S ZEAL

General References to Isaiah 59:17; Luke 2:49; John 2:17; John 4:34; John 9:4; Acts 10:38;

He Felt the Imperative Call of Duty

He must be about his Father's Business Luke 2:49;

He must Preach Luke 4:43;

He must Accomplish his Work Luke 12:50;

He must Work while the Day Lasted John 9:4;

He must go to Jerusalem to suffer Matthew 16:21;

ZEAL IN SOUL WINNING Matthew 18:11; John 4:35; Romans 9:3; Romans 10:1; Romans 11:14; 1 Corinthians 9:22;

Festivals, Hebrew

Festivals, Hebrew Exodus 23:14; Leviticus 23:2; Numbers 15:3;

Festus

(a Roman Governor of Judea) Acts 24:27; Acts 25:1; Acts 25:9; Acts 25:12; Acts 25:24; Acts 26:24; Acts 26:32;

Fetters

General References to Judges 16:21; 2 Kings 25:7; 2 Chronicles 33:11; Mark 5:4;

Good Men Bound with Jeremiah 40:1; Matthew 27:2; Mark 6:17; Acts 12:6; Acts 16:24; Acts 21:33; Acts 22:25; Acts 28:20;

Fever

Fever Leviticus 26:16; Deuteronomy 28:22; Job 30:30; Mark 1:30; John 4:52; Acts 28:8;

Few Saved

(the number saved spoken of as few) Matthew 7:14; Matthew 22:14; Luke 13:24; 1 Peter 3:20; Revelation 3:4;

Fickleness

Fidelity

In Business

Of Joseph Genesis 39:6;

The Workmen Under Jehoiada 2 Kings 12:15;

The Workmen Under Hilkiah 2 Chronicles 34:11; 2 Chronicles 34:12;

Nehemiah's Treasurers Nehemiah 13:13;

Of Daniel Daniel 6:4;

Required of Stewards 1 Corinthians 4:2;

Of Moses Hebrews 3:5;

To God

(examples of) Numbers 12:7; Numbers 14:24; 1 Kings 19:18; Nehemiah 7:2; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:9; Revelation 17:14;

Rewards of Matthew 24:45; Luke 19:17; Revelation 2:10; Revelation 20:4;

Of Women

Last at the Cross Mark 15:47;

First at the tomb John 20:1;

First to proclaim the resurrection Matthew 28:8;

First preacher to the Jews Luke 2:37; Luke 2:38;

Attended the first prayer-meeting Acts 1:14;

First to greet Christian Missionaries (Paul and Silas) in Europe Acts 16:13;

First European convert Acts 16:14;

In Keeping the Covenant with God Exodus 19:5; Deuteronomy 33:9; Psalms 103:17; Psalms 103:18; Psalms 132:12; Isaiah 56:4; Daniel 9:4;