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comes from the assurance of answered everyone wins when itis sought....... more than the absence of conflict.. make peace with others quickly ultimate peace will come with Messiah's return eee eee Lk 21:28........ 1733 the kind the Holy Spirit brings......... Jn 14:27 0.0000, 1787 peace vs. the peace of God........... 1Gord:3..0..0.. 1927

Phil 4:7......... 2022 can affect our decisions............. Col 3:14-15...... 2035 must be active not passive........... TPH3A1.. 2132

PERFECT, PERFECTION don’t wait for perfect conditions before you att... eee eee Eccl 11:4........ 1072 how can we be perfect?............. Mt5:48......... 1549 Jesus the example of............... Lk 24:53......... 1744 can the church become perfect?....... Acts 6:1. 0.2.0... 1826 can't find it through the law.......... Gal 3:2-3........ 1987 what Paul often meant by the word..... Col 1:28-29...... difference between becoming perfect & becoming holy................ CHART: Three stages of perfection PERGAMUM description of.................008. remained faithful despite persecution... 2173 warned about accommodating sin in the church 2173 Map: Location of 2168

PERSPECTIVE

PERMANENCE what is really permanent in this world... 1 Pt 1:24-25..... 2129 PERSECUTION Jeremiah persecuted for being faithful 6... Jer 38:6(2)...... 1264 can benefitus...................,. Mt 5:11-12...... 1546 may result from living forGod........ Mt 10:17-18..... 1562

Jn 9:28, 34...... 1772 may come as ridicule............... Mk 5:39-40...... 1628 identifying with those experiencing it... Mt24:9-13...... 1593 tests character of our faith........... Mt 26:35......., 1600 of James and John...........2..00.. Mk 10:38-39..... 1643 offers believers special opportunities...Mk13:9-11...... 1651 finding assurance during............. Lk 21:14-19 |... 1732 God may not protect you from........ Lk21:18...., 1732-33 of Jesus by Roman soldiers.......... Jn 19:2-5 2000... 1795 even apostles not free from........... Acts 5:17-18...., 1825 are you willing to suffer for the

ood News?................000. Acts 5:40-42..... 1826 aS ablessing..................000. Acts 5:41....... 1826 caused the first home Bible studies.... Acts 5:42......, 1826 some prophets who were persecuted... Acts 7:52....... 1830 forced many believers out of Jerusalem.......0..........000. Acts 8:1-4....... 1831 caused spread of the Good News...... Acts 11:20-21.... 1843

1 Pt1:1(3) 20... 2126 proved Pau! was preaching truth....... Gal5:11.....0.. 1993 why Paul had persecuted the church... Phil 3:6......... 2019 1 Peter written to give hope in........ TPtdt........ 2126 could you share the Good News during persecution?.............. Rv 1:9(2)....... 2170 God's power available to combat it..... Rv 1:417-18...... 2170 God will end yours in eternity......... RV7A7......... 2182 it can be an opportunity to grow....... Rv 13:10(2)..... 2189 CHARTS: Persecutions inthe Bible................... 90-91

The effects of Stephen’s death................. 1831 see alSO SUFFERING

PERSEVERANCE a weapon against opposition.......... Neh 4:6.......... 748 inour faith... 6... eee eee Mt 24:13........ 1593

Mk 13:13....... 1651 reveals our faith.. 0.00... 0.2.00... Heb 3:6......... 2091 CHART: Why we don't give up...... 0.0.0.e eee eee eee 1943 PERSIA, KINGDOM OF policy toward the Jewish exiles........ Ezrqti....... 720-21 Gescription of Cyrus, their king........ Ezr1:1(2)........ 721 why many Jews decided not to leave... Ezr 1:5-6......... 722 kings flaunted their wealth........... Est 1:5-7......... 769 Maps: Exiles return to Jerusalem from...............0005 722

The Persian Empire... 0.0.0.0... ccc cc eee 730 CHART: The Persian kings of Ezra’s day.................. 729 PERSISTENCE God's persistence in lovingus........ Gn 8:21-22........ 20

Heb 1:12........ 2088 builds character...... 00.00.0000... Gn 32:26.......... 63 despite troubles.........0......00. EXO: eee 108 can turn to stubbornness............ 2 Sm 2:21-23..... 466 in pursuing God............0....0. Mt7:7-8..... 1552-53

9:28... 1559 an evidence of salvation............. Mt10:22........ 1562 in prayer. eee LK 148... 1709

Col 4:2 2.02.0... 2036 CHART: Why we don’t give up 6.0.0.0... eee eee eee 1943 PROFILE: Nicodemus (in Jn)

PERSUASION gaining an eternal one........ eee eee Mt 16:26........ 1577 why they were against Jesus.......... Mt 9:34......... 1560 contentment comes from seeing God's accused Jesus of working on Sabbath.. Mt 12:1-2....... 1565 point of VieW....-.0s see eee recess Phil 412-13..... 2023 Jesusathreatto............-. 000s Mk3:6......... 1622

contrasted with sinners,..........005 Lk 7:44ff.....0.. 1695 PERSUASION placed their laws above human need...Mt12:10-12..... 1566 don’t let someone talk you into doing accused Jesus of being in league

ce ovvcetettaeseteneenees Jgs 16:16-17..... 386 g in leag wrong. 9 with Satan... 0. cece ee eee eee Mt12:24........ 1566 can Satan persuade God to change 7a7 asked Jesus for miracle «2.22... 0... Mt 12:38-40..... 1567 his plans?. 0... eee Jb 2:3-6 0.0.6.0. 87 16:1(2) 00.0000 4575 PETER Mk 8:11........ 1636 his changing character.............. Jnt:42..00.0... 4752 how they added to God's law........- Mt15:1-2....... 1573

Acts 2:14....... 1818 7; Mk 7:8-9........ 1634 followed Jesus’ call..............0-5 Mt 4:18-20...... 1544 why they joined Sadducees to fight sank when he took his eyes off Jesus... Mt 14:28........ 1573 SOSUS «wee eee eee ees Mtt61......... 1575 confessed Jesus as LORD............. Mt 16: 13-17..... 1576 theirstinginess...............-.065 EKA 1711 viewed Jesus wrongly...........: pride made them lose reason......... A at) 1768 tried to protect Jesus from suffering... Mt 16:22... Jesus unafraid to face them.......... Lk 14:1-6 2.0.00. 1717 why Jesus scolded him Mk 8:33.... smug attitude toward sinners......... LK 15:32........ 1720 at the Transfiguration......... * their love of money..............00+ Lk 16:14........ 1721 his reactions to the Transfiguration. 5 parable of Pharisee & tax collector. Lk 18;11-14..... 1725 among inner circle of disciples.. Mk9:2...... true motives exposed...........-.-. Mt 21:23-27..... 1587 impulsiveness of......-...... Mt 17:24-27.. 1579; Mk 12:38-40..... 1650 learned a lesson in service... ». SN13:6-7 22... 1784 opposed Rome's occupation Mt 22:15-17..... 1589 his fate contrasted with Judas’s....... dn 13:27-38... 1784-85 united with Herod’s supporters Jesus encouraged him in his faith...... Lk 22:31-32..... 1736 against Jesus...........-....05- Mt 22:15-17...... 1589 Jesus predicted his denial............ Lk 22:33-34..... 1736 tried to prioritize God’s laws.......... Mt 22:35-40...... 1590 warned about coming temptations..... Mt 26:40-41..... 1601 misunderstandings about the cut off man's ear....... 0... cee Mt 26:51-53..... 1601 Messiah.......... 0.0002 s eevee Mt 22:41-45

Jn 18:10-11...... 1792 loved their position more than God.... Mt 23:5-7(2). how he got into high priest’s courtyard.. Jn 18:15-16...... 1792 supported a religion of deeds......... Mt23:15........ three stages to his denial............ Mt 26:69ff....... 1602 took precautions in guarding Jesus’ denied Jesus using anoath........... Mt 26:72-74..... 1603 tomb........ eee Mt 27:64-66 Jesus talked to him about love........ Jn 21:15-17(2)...1802 CHARTS: The Pharisees and Saducees............-.. 0+. Jesus predicted his death............ Jn 21:18-19..... 1802 Prominent Jewish religious & political groups....

1818 see also RELIGIOUS LEADERS

1820 pHILEMON, LETTER TO importance of his speech at Pentecost.. Acts 2:24 healed iame beggar Acts 3:5-6 why religious leaders felt threatened by. Acts 4:2-3....... 1821 F. religious leaders notice change in...... Acts 4:13....... 1822 why Paul wrote It... 0-00. 0soseesees Phim 4:1... 6... 2082 how people were healed by him....... Acts 5:15-16..... 1824 PHILEMON sent to see Samaritans.............. Acts 8:14....... 1832 whohewasS........-c.s cee ee eevee Phimit........ 2082 the breaking down of his prejudice why Paul wrote tohim.............. Phim d:1........ 2082

against non-Jews............. 06 Acts 9:43....... 1838 contrasted with Cornelius............ Acts 10:45...... 1942 PHILIP (the apostle) defended his eating with Gentiles...... Acts 11:12ff... 1842-43 tested by Jesus...... 0.0... essere INB5 oe eee 1763 arrested by Herod Agrippal.......... Acts 12:3-5...... 1844 rescued from prison by an angel....... Acts 12:7..... 1844-45 me (the evangelist) Acts 8:5 1831 why Paul confronted him............. Gal 2:11-12...... 1986 went where God sent him seers Acts 8:26 vere 1833 his writings contrasted with Paul's..... 2 Pt 3:15-18..... 2142 how he witnessed to Ethiopian cures 90.45 Maps: His traveling ministry with early church............ 1838 aap: His ministry

see JESUS CHRIST for maps of his travels PROFILE: Philip (in Acts) vereeeees PROFILE: Peter (in Mt) 0... 0.6.0.0 eee eee eee ees 1603 ne

PHILIPPI PHARAOH Heh job description of trusted officials...... Gn 40:1-3......... 76 description of............s-ssae nets na tenes 88 gave Joseph new name..........-.-5 N44:45.......... 79 oo i made slaves of the Hebrews.......... Ex1:910......... 97 diversity af church there... here Phib24......... 2017 couldn't wear down Hebrew slaves..... EX112......0000 g7 MAPS: Loe ‘i ilas imprisoned there did his daughter find Moses?......... EX 2:5. oeceee eens 98 Ocation Of... sees e eee eee e eset et eee ens wasn't afraid of God, at first ve EXB1-2 oe 103 PHILIPPIANS, LETTER TO wouldn't listen to Moses.........-..- EX5:3... 26.0002 103 why and to whom Paul wrote it........ Acts 16:12...... 1860 did Goo " intentionally harden his Phil 4:23........ 2024

Ce broke his promise to Moses.......... PHILISTINES didn’t want Hebrews to leave Egypt - description Of........... 000 e eee eee Gn 26:1........... 50 how could he see God's power & still Jgs 131......... 381

refuse to listen?..............055 Ex 11:9-10....... 112; 18mM44......... 414

see aiso NECO; SHISHAK gre jealous of Isaac “bik “twant wig Gn 26:12-16....... 50

why Samson’s parents didn’t want him PHARISEES f Mk 3:6 622 tO Marry ONE... eee eee ee dgs14:3......,... 382

SCrIPLION OF..... 2. esse e ese att K 3:6... 2. 1 governed by five rulers............+5 15m 5:8.......0, 417 why they came to see John the Baptist... Jn 1:19.........1750 why did they welcome David into who they thought John was.......... Jn 1:21-23......1750 their camp?! sm 21:10-15..,. 446 how they differed from Sadducees..... Mt 3:7... 1540 turn against David... 1... see. Sm 8:17 470 , 16:1.. 1575 rap: David defeats them..... Once vevecseeees 469 thelr flse vightooe ee: 7 lea? CHART: Israelites versus Philistines...............02050- 415 too concerned about appearance........ 1558 PHINEHAS (Aaron’s grandson) why they couldn't accept Jesus.......... 1690 his anger was justified Nm 25:10-11 22... 244

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PHOEBE who she WaS.....0. 0.00.00. 0 eee Rom 16:1-2..... 1923 PILATE whohewas............0...00. 0008 Mt 27:2......... 1603 why he was unpopular with Jews...... Jn 18:29 00.0... 1794 why Jesus was senttohim........... os 1659 why Jesus didn't answer his questions.. Mk 15:5......... 1659 knew Jesus was innocent............ Jn 18:29.0...... 1794 how he tried to deal with Jesus........ Jn 18:31ff. 2.2... 1794 asked Jesus about his kingly

aspirations............0........ 18:36-37..... 1794 pressure he faced to convict Jesus..... Mk 15:15 20.0... 1660

n19:12-13..... 1795 became friends with Herod during

Jesus’ trial... 0... eee Lk 23:12..... 1738-39 concerned more about security than

doingright...............00000. Mt 27:19...... 1604-5 could not wash his guiltaway......... Mt 27:24(2)..... 1605 MAPS: Jesus’ trial... cece ee 1602

1794 PROFILE: Pilate (iN Mk)... 0.2... cece 1661 PILLARS OF CLOUD & FIRE purpose of..........0........0000. Ex 13:21-22 01... 116

Nm 9:15-22...... 215 PITHOM, CITY OF when did Hebrew slaves build it?...... Ex 1:11(2)...0..... 97 PLAGUES OF EGYPT Egyptian magicians made them worse.. Ex 7:11.......... significance of water turning to blood... infiltration of frogs... 2. CHART: The plagues on Egypt...........0..0.00e ccs eee PLANNING the importance of planning........... consider the long-range consequences of. God reveals his plans through history... Mk 1:2-3(3) don’t go against God’s natural plan..... can aid in worship difference between planning why Gad’s plan is hidden &WOVING. 6. eee eee See alsO ORGANIZATION, ORGANIZING PLANS we can’t always see God's overall plan.. Gn 43:1........... 81 no one can thwart God’s plans........ Gn 45:4-8......... 84

Mt2:16......... 1538 God doesn't need much from us to accomplish his plan for our lives.. Ex 2:9 0.0.0... 98-99 agreeing to God’s plan forus......... Jos 1:16......... 31

: 5 some must be indefinitely put on hold.. 1 Sm 16:19-21.... 436 David makes plans for the Temple..... 2Sm7:5......... 474 once set in motion, some can't be reversed...................0. Mt 27:3-4....... 1604

1612 to unbelievers...............00.. 1Cor2:7........ 1930 Jesus’ death brought God's plan into fOCUS 0... eee ee eee Eph 1:9-10...... 2000 why God's plan was hidden to previous generations..................00. 2003 don’t leave God out of yours 2121 PROFILES: Ishmael (inGn) 2.0.0.0 0... eee 31

Jacob (inGn). 0... eee eee 49

Laban (inGn).. 00.0... eee 59

Asa (in 2 Chr)... 0... eee 685

Haman (in Est)... 00. eee 777

POPULATION

what Jesus said aboutit.....00 Mk 8:36-37.....- 1638 not wrong when itis God-given... 17m 4:4-5...... 2061

Jas 4:3-4......-- 2120 can cause us to neglect Christ..... |, Rv 3:20.......05 2176 POLITICS played a major part in pagan religions.. Jgs 9:4.......085 373 Absalom’s political strategy of rebellion..2.Sm 15:5-6...... 487 how Jeroboam’s priests fell into....... 1 Kgs 13:33-34.... 538 districts of Israel in Jesus’ day........ Mt 2:1(2) 00000. 1536 more important to Pilate than what was right.......... 2... eee eee Mte719..00, 1604-5 Jesus became center of political power struggle 6.0... eee eee eee Jn 18:30... 0002, 1794 CHARTS: Religious and political centers of Israel...... 0... 423

Prominent Jewish religious & political groups.... 1617 PROFILE: Pilate (iN Mk)... 0.00.00 eee eee eee. 1661 POLLUTION sin pollutes those around it........... Gn 3:6-7(2)... 01, 10 POLYGAMY why it was common in ancient times. 4 sm V2.0, 407 consequences Of.................0. SM 4:2.....0.0. 407 PONTIUS PILATE see PILATE

POPULARITY risk it to say and do what is right...... Nm 13:30-32..... 222

Est 3:2 00. 772

Jer 18:18 1.0... 1235 how do you react to?............0., 1Sm 18:15-18.... 441 becoming preoccupied with.......... Haman’s lust for...............00.. when following Jesus brings it

1Chr14:9.....0.. 637 Christian life not popularity contest.....Mt9:11-12...... 1558 Jesus popular with the crowds........ Mt 26:3-5....... 1597 religious leaders jealous of Jesus’ popularity...........000.0.0000. kK 32.......2. 1619 false teachers sought it over truth...... Lk6:26......... 1692 doesn'tlast.. 2.02... eee, K6:26......... 1692 when it’s not popular to believe....... dn 2:23-25 2.2... 1755 avoiding jealousy over others’ popularity... 0... eee Jn3:26......... 1757 brings only temporary commitment....Jn12:18........ 1780 why Good News wasn't popular with many.............0.... 0008 27M 2:9........ 2069 may have to forfeit it to be a Christian... 1 Jn 4:6......... 2151 CHART: The appeal of idols................0.0..00.00., 541 POPULATION explosive growth of Hebrews in Egypt..Nm 1:20-46..... 202-3

POSITION 2292

POSITION PRAISE

iti s 9:1 ff 850 Eli's sons took advantage of theirs..... 1Sm 2:12ff....... 411) whatitis. 2... cee eee 5 faith is more important to God than singing praises to.: ve 862-63 position 2.0.2.2... cece 1Sm 3:8-9....... 414 David praises........... 0 cere eee 22: 502 using yours to take advantage begin any task With.......-. 0. see eee 1 Chr 15:16-25.... 644 of others... 0... eee Mi 2:1-2 2.0.0... 1466 should be a continuous part of life..... 1Chr16:4........ 644 favored one sought by James & John... Mt 20:20(2)..... 1585 begin your worship with............5 2Chr5:13..... 672-73 using yours to cheat others........... Lk 20:45-47..... 1731 give it to God not yourself..........-5 Ezr 3:10-11(2).... 726 see also REPUTATION; STATUS moving from prayer to praise......... Ps 54:3-4 2.0.0...

commit yourself to praise God daily.... Ps 61:8.......... 907 POSSESSIONS lave us Gn 14:12 97 what we can praise God for..........+ Ps 103:1ff........ 950 how you can envy them............/EX2017........-128 what does praise do?..........-.++- Ps 146-150...... 995 you don't own what you have.. “7B 9g:93 0111) gq how we should praise God........... Ps 148:5-14...... 997

Nm 31:25:30..... 252 develops t teful attitud eat WH more important to Israel than God..... 1 Kgs 14:25-26.... 539 aki ops from a grateful attitude....... STOTT eee don’t abuse yours...........+-. is 3:16-26 4096 Seeking God's praise rather than why they don't satisy Hg 1:6 149g PEOple’S... sss ewes Mt3i4. ws... 1539 do yours possess you?: Mt 6:24(2) vee 1552 putting praise into your prayers....... LK 11:2-13 00... 1708

ppeeeeee eee es Mk 10:21. _ 1642 Praising God despite circumstances. rice 25... 28 5 oh wii. proper response to salvation.......... ph 2:8-9....... beng selfish with «0. a Lk 16:19- a. 1722 what is a sacrifice of praise?.........- Heb 13:15-16.... 2111

you willing to share yours with

Others? eee eee Acts 2:44 1819 Upright behavior causes others how to be satisfied with what you have.. Acts 20:33 4974 _ topraiseGod................... TPL212........ 2130 why we offen want more........-.--- Phil 4:12-13..... 2023 cHarT: Praise in the book of Psalm$........2000 eee eee 997 why do we attribute such PROFILE: Herod Agrippa I (in Acts)............--- eee ee 1845

importance t0?........ 0.2. e eee Jas 2:2-4........ 2117 pRaYER can cause indifference to your faith....RV3:17.........2176 using it to overcome temptation....... Gn3t-6......000. POSTMILLENNIALISM Mt 26:40-41. explanation Of........ 20 eee eee eee Rv 20:2-4.. 2199-2200 does it change God's mind?.......... Gn 18:20-33. 34 POTENTIAL ask God anything but expect anything.. Gn 18:33..... 35

hing the potential God h don't be afraid toask...........0005- Gn 26:21... 48 reaching the potential God nas; why God may withhold an answer..... Gn 25:21.. 48

GIVEN US 2. e eee eee eee Gn 50:26.......... 93 turn your worries into God SC@S OUTS... eee eee ee Ex14:7.....2000. 11D great orodice often wasted because Jgs 113 378 balancing ae with gon

Peer eee eres rr ing... PROFILE: SAMSON (iN GS)... 6... eee eee es 383 changes attitudes & events........... POTIPHAR make sure you really want what you what his home may have heen like..... Gn 39:1(3).....- 74-75 ASK FOF... cee eee m11:4-9....... 217 PROFILE: Potiphar and His Wife (inGn)..............--055 75 helps us remember God's goodness.... Dt8:10.......... 276 POVERTY Of JOSHUA... eee eet Jos 7:7-9 2.0.0.6. 323

NEEDY: POOR why God may not be answering yours..Jgs 13:18........ 382

See NEEDY, 1 $m 28:15....... 455 POWER 2$m7:8-16...... 474 God often works his power through don’t let guilt feelings keep you

ordinary people.............-..5- Ex 4:2-4 000002... 401‘ frompraying............---..055 Jgs 16:25-30..... 367 Satan’s power can't match God’s...... EX711.......0-- 106 when discouraged.........--....... 1$m110........ 408 appreciate God’s.............---+5- Jos 241......... 316 be careful what you promise God God’s power in parting the Jordan in prayer... 6. eee eee eee TSmttt........ 408

River... 0.20.00 cece eee eee Jos 3:15-16...... 318 is failing to pray for others asin?...... 1$m 12:23....... 428 how quickly Israel’s faded..........-. 1 Kgs 14:25-26....539 how David responded to God’s God works his power through those “NO” ANSWEL ow eee eee 1 Chr 17:16-20.... 647

who recognize they needit......... 2Chr 14:14....... 684 22:7-10.....0. 652-53 doesn’t put you above the law...... "9 Chr 26:17-21....702 lessons from Solomon's dedication God’s not limited to our resources..... Ezr 1:2.......... OLN 2 Chr 6:19-42..... 674 don’t let it corrupt you.......... Est 10:3 what to request of Godin............ 1 Kgs 8:56-60..... 528 limited power of the evil...... Ps 2:4(2) don't always expect immediate answers. 2 Chr 7:12........ 675 where real power comes from.... Ps 20:6-8. Hezekiah’s saved anation............ 2 Kgs 19:1-7...... 603 tapping into God’s power...........- Ps 29:10- 1 how Hezekiah approached Godin...... 2 Kgs 19:15-19.... 605 God gives temporary power to some Jabez remembered for.............. 1Chr 4:9-10...... 625

for a specific purpose............. Is 14:5-6........ 1113 ingredients of Jehoshaphat’s......... 2 Chr 20:6ff....... 692 irony of lusting after.......-......-- Na319......... 1481 serious prayer............0-0-. eee Ezr 8:23 2.0.22... 736 Jesus gave up much to experience what it clarifies forus...... Neh 1:5ff......... 744

humanity...........-- Mt 4:3-4.......- 1542 spontaneous prayer........... Neh 2:4.......... 745 religious leaders’ hunger for Mt 23:13-14..... 1591 combining prayer with preparation.. Neh 4:9.......... 749 Pharisees said Jesus’ power came for your children..........-. 0. cea db 1:5(2).......5. 785

from Satan... 0. ccc ees Mk 3:22-27...... 1623 assurance of answered prayer brings transforming power of the Holy Spirit... Acts 1:5........ 1814 peace... ee eee LPSB5 Le ee 846 forms in which Spirit's power comes... Acts 1:8(2)...... 1815 God hears every one can’t buy special power from God...... Acts 8:18-23.. 1832-33 the secret to a close relationship why do we attribute such with God. 0.0... cece eee

Doce eect eee eee pray even when God seems far away... CHART: The appeal of idols.........---2- 22 ee eee eee ee Moving from prayer to praise PROFILES: Abimelech (in Jgs)

Haman (in Est)

beens a weapon against evil..............-

eevee can release tensions of emotional

Herod the Great (in Mt)..

stress

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