Bible Concordance: Illustrations

Moody's Anecdotes And Illustrations
Moody's Anecdotes And Illustrations. <. Moody's Anecdotes And Illustrations
Dwight L. Moody. Produced by Don Kostuch Table of Contents. Title Page. ...
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Illustrations
... Illustrations. AN OLD BRAHMAN Frontispiece BANDY CROSSING A POOL Facing page
5 A YOUNG TAMIL GIRL 11 A POTTER AT HIS WHEEL 24 A DEVOTEE ...
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Illustrations
... ILLUSTRATIONS. THE OLD TESTAMENT. Moses and Zipporah at the well (color plate) . .
. . Frontispiece. Driven from Eden. The great flood. ...
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List of Illustrations
... LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. MRS. HSI Frontispiece FACING PAGE. A WOMAN OPIUM SMOKER 82.
PASTOR WANG 136. WOMEN'S BIBLE SCHOOL 160. "PUPPY" AND HER MOTHER 218. ...
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List of Illustrations
... PART SECOND. WOMEN OF THE EASTERN EMPIRE List of Illustrations. SUBJECT ARTIST
Seeking shelter Luc Oliver Merson Christ and the daughter ...
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List of Illustrations. Page Union Church
... LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. PAGE UNION CHURCH. LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. PAGE
UNION CHURCH, RANEE KHET. Frontispiece. BATHING GHAT ...
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Illustrations.
... ILLUSTRATIONS. The entry into Jerusalem "Knelt down and anointed Jesus' feet.".
"Drinking of it he passed the cup to Peter.". "He reached over and kissed him.". ...
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Illustrations
... ILLUSTRATIONS. 1. Portrait of J. Hudson Taylor Frontispiece 2. The "Lammermuir"
party Facing "Contents" PAGE 3. Honorary banner presented ...
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Illustrations
... ILLUSTRATIONS. Farmhouse Frontispiece Rev. M. Golden in Street Attire as High
Priest 36. The World's Wonder, Acropolis of Athens, Greece 52. ...
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Illustrations
... ILLUSTRATIONS. PAGE The Finding of Moses i Title Plate ii. They were driven forth
by an angel 3. Cain and Abel 5. The water rose higher and higher 12. ...
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Thesaurus

Illustrations (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Illustrations (1 Occurrence). 1 Corinthians
9:8 Am I making use of merely worldly illustrations? Does not ...
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Lying (203 Occurrences)
... The liar is thereby debarred from rendering any true and acceptable worship unto
the Lord (Psalm 24:4). The Scriptures abound with illustrations of lying and ...
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Lie (291 Occurrences)
... The liar is thereby debarred from rendering any true and acceptable worship unto
the Lord (Psalm 24:4). The Scriptures abound with illustrations of lying and ...
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Jude (4 Occurrences)
... Between the sections of 2Pe indicated above and Jude the parallelism is close, both
as to the subjects treated and the historical illustrations introduced, and ...
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Vessel (118 Occurrences)
... Vessels of all sorts and kinds and for all sorts of uses were so familiar as to
make them natural illustrations for different sorts of human beings (Hosea 8:8 ...
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Oracle (57 Occurrences)
... were sought from Yahweh by the Israelites, but the practice certainly fell into
disuse at the rise of prophecy, and there are no illustrations of the means ...
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Japheth (12 Occurrences)
... a close affinity" (Rawlinson's Hist. Illustrations). Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia. JAPHETH (1). ja'-feth (yepheth; yapheth; Iapheth ...
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Guest (24 Occurrences)
... Though but few actual uses of the word occur, there are abounding illustrations
of the guest relation in both Old Testament and New Testament. ...
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Worldly (25 Occurrences)
... husband. (See RSV). 1 Corinthians 9:8 Am I making use of merely worldly
illustrations? Does not the Law speak in the same tone? (WEY). ...
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Illustrious (1 Occurrence)

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Topical Encyclopedia

In the context of the Bible, illustrations are vivid, often symbolic, depictions used to convey spiritual truths and moral lessons. These illustrations can be found throughout Scripture, serving as teaching tools that make complex theological concepts more accessible and memorable to the audience. They are employed by various biblical authors, including prophets, apostles, and most notably, Jesus Christ, who frequently used parables.

Old Testament Illustrations

The Old Testament is rich with illustrations that convey God's relationship with His people and His expectations for them. For instance, the prophet Isaiah uses the illustration of a vineyard to describe Israel's unfaithfulness to God: "For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the plant of His delight. He looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed; for righteousness, but behold, a cry of distress" (Isaiah 5:7, BSB). This vivid imagery communicates God's disappointment and the consequences of Israel's actions.

Another powerful illustration is found in the book of Jeremiah, where the prophet is instructed to observe a potter at work: "But the vessel he was shaping from the clay became flawed in his hand; so he formed it into another vessel, as it seemed best for him to do" (Jeremiah 18:4, BSB). This illustration demonstrates God's sovereignty and His ability to reshape nations according to His will.

New Testament Illustrations

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ frequently used parables as illustrations to teach about the Kingdom of God. These parables are simple accounts with profound spiritual meanings. For example, the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-9, BSB) illustrates how different people receive the word of God, with varying results based on the condition of their hearts.

The Apostle Paul also employs illustrations to explain theological truths. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Paul uses the illustration of the human body to describe the Church: "For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also is Christ" (1 Corinthians 12:12, BSB). This illustration emphasizes the unity and diversity of the Church, highlighting the importance of each member's contribution.

Purpose and Effectiveness

Illustrations in the Bible serve several purposes. They capture the listener's attention, making abstract concepts tangible and relatable. They also provoke thought and self-reflection, encouraging the audience to engage with the message on a deeper level. Furthermore, illustrations can transcend cultural and temporal barriers, allowing timeless truths to resonate with diverse audiences.

The effectiveness of biblical illustrations lies in their ability to communicate profound truths in a manner that is both engaging and memorable. By using familiar images and scenarios, biblical authors and speakers can convey complex ideas in a way that is easily understood and retained by their audience.

Resources

What are some popular illustrations of the Holy Trinity? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible teach about the Trinity? | GotQuestions.org

Who was Hildegard of Bingen? | GotQuestions.org

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