self-willedFocusing on or centering on one's own desires or wishes. DTP Often the disciple struggles between self-will and God's will, between fulfilling the passions of the world or submitting to the will and Lordship of Jesus Christ. On earth, self-will is one of the most powerful inner forces known to man.not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given Tit 1:7presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they 2 Pet 2:10
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send / sentCause to go, to be given charge to go and do something on behalf of another; those with power can authorize others to do their bidding. DTP As disciples, we are called and sent on behalf of Jesus Christ. He directs us and gifts us to serve Him in a variety of places where He sends us by His spirit.he sent forth a raven, which went forth to Gen 8:7he shall send his angels before the Gen 24:7God did send me before you to preserve life Gen 45:5say unto ... Israel I Am hath sent me unto you Ex 3:14Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan Num 13:17send out thy light and thy truth: let them Ps 43:3send thine hand from above; ride me ... deliver me Ps 144:7whom shall I send ... Then said I, Here am I; send me Isa 6:8he shall send them a saviour, and a great one Isa 19:20sent me to bind up the broken-hearted Isa 61:1 (Luke 4:18)will send forth labourers into his Matt 9:38 (Luke 10:2)send you forth as sheep in the midst Matt 10:16 (Luke 10:3)then sent ... two disciples Matt 21:1 (Mark 11:1; Luke 19:29)and that he sent forth to preach Mark 3:14and began to send them forth by two and two Mark 6:7he sent forth two of his disciples and saith Mark 14:13I send the promise of my Father upon you Luke 24:49bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me John 5:36as thou hast sent me into the world, even so John 17:18as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you John 20:21being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed Acts 13:4how shall they preach, except they be sent? Rom 10:15God sent forth his Son, made of a woman Gal 4:4God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your Gal 4:6sent his only begotten Son into the world 1 John 4:9sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world 1 John 4:14
sentenceA judgment, to be convicted and prescribed by a judge some form of punishment for one's wrongdoing. DTP As humans we are born into trespasses and sin. As the result of the sin nature we've inherited from Adam and Eve, we have the sentence of death on us. The only way we can be set free from this sentence is to trust in Christ's atoning sacrifice and personally give our lives to Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. He is the only way, truth and life. He can open the prison doors and release us for eternal life with Him.they shall show thee the sentence of judgment Deut 17:9let my sentence come forth from thy presence Ps 17:2now also will I give sentence against them Jer 4:12but we had a sentence of death in ourselves 2 Cor 1:9
separate / separationTo become detached or disconnected from the whole, to come apart from or become an individual part. DTP Disciples are to separate themselves from the things of the world; we live in the world but we are not to be controlled by it. We are not to separate ourselves from Christ or from His church, but are to realize that each one of us is a very valuable part in the body of Christ.separate thyself, I pray thee, from me Gen 13:9iniquities have separated between you and your God Isa 59:2he shall separate them one from another Matt 25:32separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work Acts 13:2called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel Rom 1:1who shall separate us from the love of God Rom 8:35out from among them and be ye separate 2 Cor 6:17holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners Heb 7:26
SeptuagintThis is a Greek version of the Hebrew Bible translated and edited for publication in Alexandria, produced around the 3rd or the 2nd century BC. Tradition states that there were 70 skilled Jewish linguists who traveled to Alexandria to do the translation; at that time Greek was a modern day language spoken in most of the known world. This is why many of the Old Testament quotes in the New Testament are taken from the Septuagint Scriptures. The Roman numerical LXX (number 70) is an abbreviation that represents the Septuagint.
sepulchreA small room cut in rock or built of stone, a tomb, a cave or a place of burial for the dead where one or more bodies could be laid. Jesus was placed in a sepulchre cut into the hill, with a stone "door" rolled across the entrance.us shall withhold from thee his sepulchre Gen 23:6come unto the sepulchre of thy fathers 1 Kin 13:22their throat is an open sepulchre Ps 5:9great stone to the door of the sepulchre Matt 27:60their throat is an open sepulchre Rom 3:13
SeraphimsThis is an angel of the highest order, created by the Lord God, often associated with purity and light. They are described as six-winged angels that are before the throne of God in heaven.above it stood the seraphims Isa 6:2then flew one of the seraphims unto me Isa 6:6
sermonA talk on a spiritual or moral subject, usually given in a Sunday church service, intended for everyday living as well as for the future. There are various kinds of sermons; if one hopes to communicate well with people, training is necessary for the art of preaching sermons.
sermon on the mountThe discourse of Jesus found in Matthew 5 through 7. The "mount" may refer to a high plateau near to the sea of Galilee. It was at this place that Christ gave some of His most dramatic teachings, including the beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer. These chapters are full of principles on how we are to relate to God and to each other here on earth.
sermon types1expository: This is taking a paragraph or a chapter of the Bible and expounding the truth and teaching found within that passage.2topical: This is developing a sermon on a topic, using a variety of verses throughout the Bible, connecting them together with the key word and making it the focal point. Topical sermons focus on various principles that can be deduced from the topic.3textual: This is a type of sermon were the main focus or teaching come from 1 to 2 verses; other Scriptures can be used to support, but the main points are often drawn from the key text.4biographical: This is preparing a sermon based on a person in the Bible. Using that character's life, the purpose is to teach both positive and negative principles as to how disciples should live here on earth.5theological: This sermon type is based on a particular doctrine of the Christian faith, employing key Scriptures of the Bible as proof texts for believing in such a doctrine. Today there is a great need for sound theological sermons that should be proclaimed from the pulpit; we are warned that, in the last days, there will be many false preachers and teachers proclaiming things which the Bible does not teach.6Evangelism: This sermon's focus is to lead people to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It gives people an opportunity to make Christ their personal Lord and Saviour. These sermons can be produced by using the topical, expository or textual methods. Again, the goal is to proclaim a clear gospel message about Christ.
serpentA large snake or a dragon and animal that crawls along the ground; a Biblical name for Satan, but it can also mean a sly or treacherous person, a deceiver. DTP The disciple is to be on the lookout, emotionally and spiritually, for these deceptive thoughts as well as for people who are trying to destroy and kill one's soul and spirit. Satan came to Eve and was able to deceive her and lie to her, enticing her to disobey the will of God.now the serpent was more subtle than Gen 3:1the serpent beguiled me and I did eat Gen 3:13on the ground and it became a serpent Ex 4:3when he beheld the serpent of brass Num 21:9their poison is like the poison of a serpent Ps 58:4sharpened their tongues like a serpent Ps 140:3it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like Prov 23:32and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent Isa 14:29dust shall be the serpent's meat Isa 66:25ask a fish, will he give him a serpent Matt 7:10 (Luke 11:11)therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves Matt 10:16ye serpents, ye generation of vipers Matt 23:23they shall take up serpents: and if they drink Mark 16:18give unto you power to tread on serpents Luke 10:19lifted up the serpent in the wilderness John 3:14and he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent Rev 20:2
servantAn attendant, a follower, one who performs duties for another, a devoted and helpful follower or supporter for someone. DTP The disciple is to be a servant of the Lord. Through faith, we make Christ the Lord of our lives; surrendering our will to His will and committing ourselves to serve and follow Him.a servant of servants shall he be unto you Gen 9:25believe the Lord and his servant Moses Ex 14:31but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, Ex 33:11children of Israel are servants; they are my servants Lev 25:55Moses my servant is dead Josh 1:2what saith my lord unto his servant Josh 5:14Speak LORD for thy servant heareth 1 Sam 3:9 (3:10)give ... thy servant an understanding heart 1 Kin 3:9we are the servants of the God of heaven Ezra 5:11attentive to the prayer of thy servant Neh 1:11hast thou considered my servant Job 1:8make thy face to shine upon the servant: save me Ps 31:16the LORD redeemeth the soul of his servant Ps 34:22my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee Ps 86:2give thy strength unto thy servant and save Ps 86:16O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant Ps 116:16I am thy servant; give me understanding Ps 119:125and the borrower is servant to the lender Prov 22:7behold my servant, whom I uphold Isa 42:1my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant Isa 44:21and said unto me, thou art my servant Isa 49:3shall my righteous servant justify many Isa 53:11O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God Dan 6:20upon thy servants and ... handmaids Joel 2:29 (Acts 2:18)I will bring forth my servant the Branch Zech 3:8word only and my servant shall be healed Matt 8:8 (Luke 7:7)nor the servant above his lord Matt 10:24 (John 13:16; 15:20)will be chief ... let him be your servant Matt 20:27 (Mark 10:44)that is greatest among you shall be your servant Matt 23:11well done, good and faithful servant Matt 25:23no servant can serve two masters: for either he Luke 16:13thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful Luke 19:17committeth sin is the servant of sin John 8:34and where I am, there shall also my servant be John 12:26I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not John 15:15these men are servants of the most high God Acts 16:17I Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be Rom 1:1ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed Rom 6:17ye became the servants of righteousness Rom 6:18free from sin and become servants to God Rom 6:22bought with a price; be not ye servants of men 1 Cor 7:23I should not be the servant of Christ Gal 1:10wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son Gal 4:7and took upon him the form of a servant Phil 2:7let as many servants as are under the yoke 1 Tim 6:1a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus James 1:1of maliciousness, but as the servants of God 1 Pet 2:16Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ 2 Pet 1:1they themselves are the servants of corruption 2 Pet 2:19hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand Rev 19:2shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him Rev 22:3
serveTo perform duties for another person or organization. To work, to supply, to assist, to help, to hand out, to provide for another or to wait on another. DTP In the body of Christ we are called to serve one another. To serve means to humble oneself or give of oneself to bless and encourage another. We are also to watch whom we serve; we are not to serve the rulers of this world when doing so conflicts with God's clear instructions, or the materialistic things of life, but we are to give our all in serving Christ Jesus.go now ye that are men and serve the LORD Ex 10:11ye shall serve the LORD your God and he shall Ex 23:25and ye shall serve Num 18:7fear the LORD ... and serve him Deut 6:13 (Matt 4:10; Luke 4:8)me, that they may serve other gods Deut 7:4to serve the LORD thy God Deut 10:12 (11:13; Josh 22:5)and serve ye the LORD Josh 24:14as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD Josh 24:15will we also serve the LORD; for he is our God Josh 24:18prepare you hearts ... and serve him only 1 Sam 7:3if ye will serve the LORD and serve him 1 Sam 12:14but serve the LORD with all your heart 1 Sam 12:20and serve him with a perfect heart 1 Chr 28:9serve the LORD with gladness: come before his Ps 100:2our God whom we serve is able to deliver us Dan 3:17people, nations and languages, should serve him Dan 7:14and all dominions shall serve and obey him Dan 7:27thy God and him only shalt thou serve Matt 4:10no servant can serve two masters Matt 6:24 (Luke 16:13)but serve God with fastings and prayers Luke 2:37but Martha was cumbered about much service Luke 10:40if any man serve me, let him follow John 12:26serve the Lord with all humility of mind Acts 20:19whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel Rom 1:9henceforth we should not serve sin Rom 6:6that we should serve in newness of Rom 7:6 (16:18)in business; fervent in spirit; serve the Lord Rom 12:11to the flesh, but by love serve one another Gal 5:13as a son ... he hath served with me in the gospel Phil 2:22the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ Col 3:24to God from idols to serve the living 1 Thes 1:9whom I serve from my forefathers with 2 Tim 1:3deceived, serve divers lusts and pleasures Tit 3:3dead works to serve the living God Heb 9:14
serviceThis is an action or process of helping another, assisting, doing work for someone. The word also refers to meetings attended, and participated in, by believers. DTP The disciple is to have a heart and attitude of service for Christ; we should not forsake coming together in a church environment so that we can minister to each other, serving in a way that will build up the body of Christ. Going to "services" also can mean going in for general checkup or maintenance of our walk with Christ; for the disciple of Christ, this is why we need to attend weekly church services.clothes of service, to do service in the holy place Ex 35:19 (39:41)that they may execute the service of the Lord Num 8:11we might do the service of the LORD before him Josh 22:27who then is willing to consecrate his service 1 Chr 29:5given thee for the service of the house of thy God Ezra 7:19killeth you will think that he doeth God service John 16:2the service of God and the promises Rom 9:4God, which is your reasonable service Rom 12:1with good will doing service, as to the Eph 6:7upon the sacrifice and service of your faith Phil 2:17I know thy works and charity and service Rev 2:19
setTo place in a specified place or position.behold, I have set the land before you Deut 1:8I have set before thee this day life and good Deut 30:15the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for Ps 4:3I have set the LORD always before me Ps 16:8name of our God we will set up our banners Ps 20:5he putteth down one and set up another Ps 75:7and shall set us in the way of his steps Ps 83:13I set before you the way of life and the way Jer 21:8set thee to be a light of the Gentiles Acts 13:47and set him at his own right hand Eph 1:20didst set him over the works of thy hands Heb 2:7I have set before thee an open door Rev 3:8
seven / sevenfold / seventh / seventyThe number seven is significant in the Scriptures. It is tied to it the idea of perfection and completeness. It can also symbolize God Himself, showing who He is and how He is present with His people. It is used at least 735 times throughout the entire Bible. It is also linked to the idea of Sabbath as a day of rest. Finally, the number seven appears many times in the book of Revelation, which is a book of prophecy revealing what will come in the “Last Days”.rested on the seventh day from all his Gen 2:2 (Heb 4:4)Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold Gen 4:15I will serve thee seven years for Rachel Gen 29:18seven empty ears ... shall be seven years of famine Gen 41:27and seventy elders of Israel; and worship Ex 24:1punish you seven times more for your sins Lev 26:18ye shall compass the city seven times Josh 6:4seven times a day do I praise thee, because Ps 119:164seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem Dan 9:2the Messiah the Prince, shall be seven weeks Dan 9:25seven lamps thereon ... seven pipes to the seven lamps Zech 4:2against me, and I forgave him? till seven times? Matt 18:21seven times: but, until seventy times seven Matt 18:22the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent Luke 10:1look ... among you seven men of honest report Acts 6:3the seven churches which are in Asia Rev 1:4 (1:11)I saw seven golden candlesticks Rev 1:12had in his hand seven stars Rev 1:16seven stars and the angels of the seven churches Rev 1:20to them were given seven trumpets Rev 8:2having seven heads and ten horns Rev 12:3 (13:1; 17:3)having the seven last plagues Rev 15:1
shameDisgrace, embarrassment, humiliation, dishonour, reproach. DTP We should never be ashamed of who we are in Christ Jesus. We are a child of the king Jesus Christ and He is proud of who we are. We need walk out each day not hiding from our believing Christ, but letting Him shine forth through our lives to others.how long will ye turn my glory into shame? Ps 4:2thou hast covered him with shame Ps 89:45let mine adversaries be clothed with shame Ps 109:29thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame Ps 119:31when pride cometh, then cometh shame Prov 11:2shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction Prov 13:18for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth Isa 54:4I write not these things to shame you, but 1 Cor 4:14knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame 1 Cor 15:34crucify ... afresh and put him to an open shame Heb 6:6endured the cross, despising the shame Heb 12:2
shearerA person who cuts the wool off a sheep or lamb. DTP The shearer is placed in a position in which it doesn't fight back or try to escape, content to remain until it is released. As disciples, we should be like sheep, not fighting the will of God but just giving ourselves wholeheartedly to him, just as Christ did.as a sheep before her shearer is dumb Isa 53:7and like a lamb dumb before his shearer Acts 8:32
sheavesPlural of sheaf; bundles of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping. They are stood up in the sun to dry and then, when the drying is complete, the farmer takes the sheaves to the threshing floor where the grain is threshed out and stored. DTP There will be a time when the harvest will be taken in; the grain (believers) and tares/weeds (non-believers) will be separated by God, either entering into eternal life or into eternal damnation. (See Matt.13:24-30)we were binding sheaves in the field Gen 37:7after the reapers among the sheaves Ruth 2:7glean even among the sheaves and reproach her not Ruth 2:15bring his sheaves with him Ps 126:6cart is pressed that is full of sheaves Amos 2:13them as the sheaves into the floor Mic 4:12
sheepA domesticated animal that is kept for its wool, skin, milk and meat. In the Old Testament sheep were used as sacrifices; the blood of a perfect lamb had to be shed and, once a year, the high priest would sprinkle its blood would be sprinkled on the mercy seat (see Lev 1:10; 4:32: 5:15; 22:21). DTP Christ came to earth to be mankind's sacrificial lamb and his blood was shed so that our sins could be forgiven.and Abel was a keeper of sheep Gen 4:2be not as sheep which have no shepherd Num 27:17 sheep that have not a shepherd 1 Kin 22:17 (2 Chr 18:16)counted as sheep for the slaughter Ps 44:22 (Rom 8:36)made his own people to go forth like sheep Ps 78:52so we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will Ps 79:13people of his pasture and sheep of his hand Ps 95:7are his people and the sheep of his pasture Ps 100:3I have gone astray like a lost sheep Ps 119:176all we like sheep have gone astray Isa 53:6and as sheep before her shearers is dumb Isa 53:7destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! Jer 23:1my sheep wandered through all the mountains Ezek 34:6and the sheep shall be scattered Zech 13:7 (Matt 26:31; Mark 14:27)prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing Matt 7:15I send you forth as sheep in the Matt 10:16if a man have an hundred sheep Matt 18:12 (Luke 15:4)divideth his sheep from the goats Matt 25:32I have found my sheep which was lost Luke 15:6and the sheep hear his voice John 10:3good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep John 10:11ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep John 10:26my sheep hear my voice and I know them John 10:27I love thee, He saith unto him, Feed my sheep John 21:16he was led as a sheep to the slaughter Acts 8:32accounted as sheep for the slaughter Rom 8:36that great shepherd of the sheep Heb 13:20for ye were as sheep going astray 1 Pet 2:25
shepherdA person who tends and rears sheep, responsible for protecting the sheep from wild beasts. DTP The picture of the shepherd also represents spiritual leadership that the leaders of Israel were to exercise with their people. The 23rd Psalm is like a job description of how the shepherds were to work with the people of God. Pastors of the church today are to be shepherds to their flocks. Jesus Christ was and is our Great Shepherd.be not as sheep which have no shepherd Num 27:17sheep that have not a shepherd 1 Kin 22:17 (2 Chr 18:16)the LORD is my shepherd Ps 23:1O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Ps 80:1he shall feed his flock like a shepherd Isa 40:11they are shepherds that cannot understand Isa 56:11I will set up shepherds over them which shall Jer 23:4scattered, because there is no shepherd Eze 34:5neither did my shepherds search for my flock Eze 34:8as a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day Eze 34:12smite the shepherd ... the sheep Zech 13:7 (Matt 26:31; Mark 14:27)abroad, as sheep having no shepherd Matt 9:36 (Mark 6:34)as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats Matt 25:32shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over Luke 2:8by the door is the shepherd of the sheep John 10:2I am the good shepherd John 10:11I am the good shepherd and know my sheep and am John 10:14and there shall be one fold and one shepherd John 10:16that great shepherd of the sheep Heb 13:20unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls 1 Pet 2:25and when the chief Shepherd shall appear 1 Pet 5:4
shew/ showCause to be visible; allow to be perceived. DTP We are to be lights for Jesus Christ and to show forth to a lost world His love, grace, mercy and power. We are to be "Christ-like" as Christians. God also desires us to show Him fruit that will last, results that come from Him working in and through our lives.he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory Ex 33:18shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths Ps 25:4conversation aright will I shew the salvation Ps 50:23shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock Ps 92:15shall shew forth the praises of the LORD Isa 60:6I will shew wonders in the heavens Joel 2:30therefore mighty works do shew forth Matt 14:2 (Mark 6:14)Spirit of truth ... will shew you things to come John 16:13which shew unto us the way of salvation Acts 16:17ye do shew the Lord's death till he come 1 Cor 11:26and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way 1 Cor 12:31study to shew thyself approved unto God 2 Tim 2:15shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew James 2:18shew unto you that eternal life, which was 1 John 1:2I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. Rev 21:9
shewbread / showbread This word means, "Bread of the Presence". It was in the Holy Place in the tabernacle (or the temple) on a table in two rows of six pieces each, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. It was unleavened and would be changed on the Sabbath and could only be eaten by the priests. (See Lev 24:5-9) DTP In the New Testament Jesus proclaims to his hearers, "I Am the bread of Life", one who is without sin, pure and holy.upon the table shewbread before me always Ex 25:30upon the table of shewbread they shall Num 4:7was no bread there but the shewbread 1 Sam 21:6house of God and did eat the shewbread Matt 12:4and the table and the shewbread Heb 9:2
shieldA broad piece of metal (or other material) used as part of the soldier's armour for protection against blows or weapons. DTP Paul tells the disciple to put on the full armour of God; he is to carry a "shield of faith" for protection against the fiery darts of the enemy.I am thy shield and thy exceeding Gen 15:1saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help Deut 33:29given me the shield of thy salvation 2 Sam 22:36 (Ps 18:35)but thou, O LORD, art a shield for me Ps 3:3given me the shield of thy salvation Ps 18:35the LORD is my strength and my shield Ps 28:7for the LORD is our help and our shield Ps 33:20LORD God is a sun and a shield: the LORD will give Ps 84:11his truth shall be thy shield and buckler Ps 94:4in the LORD: he is their help and their shield Ps 115:9thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope PS 119:114my shield and he in whom I trust Ps 144:2a shield unto them that put their trust in Prov 30:5above all, taking the shield of faith Eph 6:16
shield of faithPaul tells the disciple to put on the full armour of God; he is to carry a "shield of faith" for protection against the fiery darts of the enemy. Disciples of Christ have a real enemy that is out to destroy and kill.above all, taking the shield of faith Eph 6:16
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