Dictionary of Bible Themes God makes demands on his people and, often through spiritual leaders, confronts believers with their sin. He also calls to account false gods and those who exalt themselves against him. The wicked vainly challenge God by questioning his authority, seeking to resist his power and opposing his people. Deuteronomy 30:15-18God's challenge to his people See also The challenge to obedience Exodus 19:5-6Deuteronomy 29:9 Amos 5:14-15 1 Kings 18:21 See also The challenge to serve him alone Joshua 24:14-15Jeremiah 3:12-14 Matthew 16:24-26 The challenge to discipleship See also pp Mk 8:34-36 Matthew 19:21pp Lk 9:23-25 Luke 9:57-62pp Mk 10:21 pp Lk 18:22 John 21:17-19pp Mt 8:19-22 Luke 17:3Challenging one another's sin Colossians 3:16The call to rebuke and admonish See also Leviticus 19:171 Thessalonians 5:14 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 2 Timothy 4:2 Titus 2:15; 3:10 Nehemiah 9:30 See also Sin challenged by spiritual leaders Nehemiah 9:262 Samuel 12:1-7 Examples of leaders who challenged the sins of others 2 Chronicles 26:18The prophet Nathan challenges David Ezekiel 16:2Azariah the priest challenges Uzziah Hosea 2:2Ezekiel was called to confront Jerusalem Acts 5:3-4Hosea challenges the unfaithfulness of Israel Galatians 2:11-14Peter confronts Ananias Paul challenges Peter. Isaiah 45:9-11God's sovereignty is unchallengeable See also It cannot be questioned Job 9:12Jeremiah 18:6 Isaiah 14:27 See also His purposes cannot be thwarted Job 42:2Isaiah 46:10 Daniel 4:35; 5:21 Jeremiah 49:19 See also No-one can stand against him Jeremiah 50:442 Chronicles 20:6 Job 41:10 1 Kings 18:22-24 God's challenge to the wicked See also He challenges false gods Isaiah 41:1,21-23Isaiah 23:9 See also He challenges human pride Isaiah 13:19Ezekiel 28:2 Daniel 5:20 Isaiah 14:13-14 Challenges to God and his people Acts 4:26-27To God See also Psalms 2:2Genesis 3:4-5 Isaiah 5:19 The serpent challenges God's word Daniel 11:36Isaiah's opponents challenge God to do what he has announced. 2 Thessalonians 2:4The challenge of the antichrist: Revelation 13:5-6Matthew 4:1 pp Mk 1:12-13 Matthew 16:22pp Lk 4:1-2 Jesus Christ is tempted by the devil John 8:13Jesus Christ is challenged by Peter 1 Samuel 17:8-11the Pharisees challenge Jesus Christ Psalms 42:10To God's people See also Psalms 42:3; 79:10Daniel 7:25; 8:11 Joel 2:17 Ephesians 6:10-12 Revelation 13:7 God's people are equipped to stand against the devil's attacks Judges 14:4Further examples of challenges 2 Kings 14:8See also pp 2Ch 25:17 1105 God, power of1130 God, sovereignty 5778 adorning 5817 conspiracies 5829 defiance 5925 rashness 5931 resistance 8114 discipleship 8407 confession of Christ 8833 threats |
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