Chain Study Through the Bible
Motive
Trace the theme of Motive chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to 1 John.
12
Verses
11
Books
9
Old Testament
2
New Testament
8
Sub-topics
The Chain of Motive Through Scripture
Old Testament9 books
Genesis
Old Testament1 referenceGenesis 4:7-- Sinful, illustrated by Cain
Numbers
Old Testament1 referenceNumbers 32:1-33-- MISUNDERSTOOD .The tribes of Reuben and Gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the Jordan River
Joshua
Old Testament1 referenceJoshua 22:9-34-- When they built the memorial
2 Samuel
Old Testament1 reference2 Samuel 10:2,3-- David's, by King Hanun
2 Kings
Old Testament1 reference2 Kings 5:5-7-- The king of Syria's, in sending presents to the king of Israel by Naaman
1 Chronicles
Old Testament1 reference1 Chronicles 19:3,4-- David's, by King Hanun
Job
Old Testament2 referencesJob 1:9-11-- Job's, in his righteousness
Job 2:4,5-- Job's, in his righteousness
Psalms
Old Testament1 referencePsalms 106:8-- Ascribed to God
Ezekiel
Old Testament1 referenceEzekiel 36:21,22,32-- Ascribed to God
400 Years of Silence
New Testament2 books
Matthew
New Testament1 referenceMatthew 6:1-18-- Right, required
1 John
New Testament1 reference1 John 3:12-- Sinful, illustrated by Cain
What This Chain Teaches
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This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to 1 John, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
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The chain bridges both testaments with 9 Old Testament and 2 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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Motive is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
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With 8 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Motive in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
8 aspects of Motive found in Scripture
Ascribed to God(2 verses)
Right, required(1 verse)
Sinful, illustrated by Cain(2 verses)
MISUNDERSTOOD .The tribes of Reuben and Gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the Jordan River(1 verse)
When they built the memorial(1 verse)
David's, by King Hanun(2 verses)
The king of Syria's, in sending presents to the king of Israel by Naaman(1 verse)
Job's, in his righteousness(2 verses)