Chain Study Through the Bible

Courage

Trace the theme of Courage chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to 2 Timothy.

46

Verses

22

Books

16

Old Testament

6

New Testament

33

Sub-topics

The Chain of Courage Through Scripture

Old Testament16 books

Genesis

Old Testament2 references
Genesis 12:1-9-- Abraham, in leaving his fatherland
Genesis 22:1-14-- In offering Isaac
Abraham, in leaving his fatherlandIn offering Isaac

Leviticus

Old Testament1 reference
Leviticus 26:6-8-- The Israelites

Numbers

Old Testament2 references
Numbers 13:30-- Joshua and Caleb, in advising that Israel go at once and possess the land
Numbers 14:6-12-- Joshua and Caleb, in advising that Israel go at once and possess the land

Deuteronomy

Old Testament1 reference
Deuteronomy 31:7,8,22,23-- Enjoined upon Joshua

Joshua

Old Testament2 references
Joshua 1:1-9-- Enjoined upon Joshua
Joshua 15:16,17-- Othniel, in striking Kirjath-sepher
Enjoined upon JoshuaOthniel, in striking Kirjath-sepher

Judges

Old Testament4 references
Judges 4-- Deborah, in leading Israel's armies
Judges 4:18-22-- Jael, in killing Sisera
Judges 6:25-31-- Gideon, in destroying the altar of Baal
Judges 7:7-23-- Gideon, in attacking the confederate armies of the Midianites and Amalekites with three hundred men
Deborah, in leading Israel's armiesJael, in killing SiseraGideon, in destroying the altar of BaalGideon, in attacking the confederate armies of the Midianites and Amalekites with three hundred men

1 Samuel

Old Testament3 references
1 Samuel 15:32,33-- Agag, in the indifference with which he faced death
1 Samuel 17:32-50-- David, in killing Goliath
1 Samuel 26:7-12-- In entering into the tent of Saul, and carrying away Saul's spear
Agag, in the indifference with which he faced deathDavid, in killing GoliathIn entering into the tent of Saul, and carrying away Saul's spear

2 Samuel

Old Testament2 references
2 Samuel 19:5-7-- Joab, in reproving King David
2 Samuel 23-- David's captains
Joab, in reproving King DavidDavid's captains

1 Chronicles

Old Testament2 references
1 Chronicles 22:13-- Solomon
1 Chronicles 28:20-- Solomon

2 Chronicles

Old Testament3 references
2 Chronicles 15:1-7-- Asa
2 Chronicles 19:11-- Enjoined by Jehoshaphat upon the judicial and executive officers be appointed
2 Chronicles 32:7,8-- The Israelites
AsaEnjoined by Jehoshaphat upon the judicial and executive officers be appointedThe Israelites

Ezra

Old Testament2 references
Ezra 5:11-- The Jews, in returning answer to Tatnai
Ezra 8:22,23-- Ezra, in undertaking the perilous journey from Babylon to Palestine without a guard
The Jews, in returning answer to TatnaiEzra, in undertaking the perilous journey from Babylon to Palestine without a guard

Nehemiah

Old Testament1 reference
Nehemiah 6:10-13-- Nehemiah, in refusing to take refuge in the temple

Esther

Old Testament4 references
Esther 4:8,16-- Esther, in going to the king to save her people
Esther 5-- Esther, in going to the king to save her people
Esther 6-- Esther, in going to the king to save her people
Esther 7-- Esther, in going to the king to save her people

Proverbs

Old Testament1 reference
Proverbs 28:1-- SCRIPTURES RELATING TO

Ezekiel

Old Testament2 references
Ezekiel 2:6-- SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Ezekiel 3:9-- SCRIPTURES RELATING TO

Daniel

Old Testament2 references
Daniel 3:16-18-- The three Hebrews, who refused to bow down to the image of Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel 6:10-- Daniel, in persisting in prayer regardless of the edict against praying
The three Hebrews, who refused to bow down to the image of NebuchadnezzarDaniel, in persisting in prayer regardless of the edict against praying
400 Years of Silence
New Testament6 books

Mark

New Testament1 reference
Mark 15:43-- Joseph of Arimathaea, in caring for the body of Jesus

John

New Testament1 reference
John 11:16-- Thomas, in being willing to die with Jesus

Acts

New Testament7 references
Acts 3:12-26-- Peter and other disciples
Acts 4:19-- Peter and John, in refusing to obey men, rather than God
Acts 4:9-13,19,20,31-- Peter and other disciples
Acts 5:29-- Peter and John, in refusing to obey men, rather than God
Acts 5:21,29-32-- The apostles, under persecution

+ 2 more references

Peter and other disciplesPeter and John, in refusing to obey men, rather than GodThe apostles, under persecutionPaul, in going to Jerusalem, despite his impressions that bonds and imprisonments awaited him

1 Corinthians

New Testament1 reference
1 Corinthians 16:13-- SCRIPTURES RELATING TO

Philippians

New Testament1 reference
Philippians 1:27,28-- SCRIPTURES RELATING TO

2 Timothy

New Testament1 reference
2 Timothy 1:7-- SCRIPTURES RELATING TO

What This Chain Teaches

  • 1

    This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to 2 Timothy, spanning the full scope of Scripture.

  • 2

    The chain bridges both testaments with 16 Old Testament and 6 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.

  • 3

    Courage is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.

  • 4

    With 33 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Courage in biblical theology.

Sub-Topics in This Chain

33 aspects of Courage found in Scripture

Enjoined upon Joshua(2 verses)
The Israelites(2 verses)
Solomon(2 verses)
Asa(1 verse)
Enjoined by Jehoshaphat upon the judicial and executive officers be appointed(1 verse)
SCRIPTURES RELATING TO(6 verses)
INSTANCES OF THE COURAGE OF CONVICTION(0 verses)
Abraham, in leaving his fatherland(1 verse)
In offering Isaac(1 verse)
Gideon, in destroying the altar of Baal(1 verse)
Ezra, in undertaking the perilous journey from Babylon to Palestine without a guard(1 verse)
The Jews, in returning answer to Tatnai(1 verse)
The three Hebrews, who refused to bow down to the image of Nebuchadnezzar(1 verse)
Daniel, in persisting in prayer regardless of the edict against praying(1 verse)
Peter and John, in refusing to obey men, rather than God(2 verses)
INSTANCES OF PERSONAL BRAVERY(0 verses)
Joshua and Caleb, in advising that Israel go at once and possess the land(2 verses)
Othniel, in striking Kirjath-sepher(1 verse)
Gideon, in attacking the confederate armies of the Midianites and Amalekites with three hundred men(1 verse)
Deborah, in leading Israel's armies(1 verse)

... and 13 more sub-topics

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