peoplePerson, individuals, society, men and women. DTP God does not come only to us as individuals, but He also speaks and calls out to a group of people. Disciples are to pray, fast, worship and confess their sins, both alone and together. We are called as people with various gifts and ministries, to be part of the body of Christ.And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, Gen 11:6Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to Gen 27:29surely seen the affliction of my people Ex 3:7 (Acts 7:34)Let my people go, Ex 5:1; 7:16; 8:1, 20; 9:1, 13; 10:3I will take you to me for a people, and I will be Ex 6:7the people bowed the head and worshipped. Ex 12:27and the people feared the LORD, and believed Ex 14:31blood, and sprinkled it on the people, Ex 24:8 (Heb 9:19)your God, and ye shall be my people. Lev 26:12 (2 Cor 6:16)nation is a wise and understanding people. Deut 4:6thou art a holy people ... a special people ..., above all people Deut 7:6this day thou art become the people of the LORD Deut 27:9For the LORD shall judge his people, Deut 32:36 (Heb 10:30)thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. Ruth 1:16people which I knew not shall serve me. 2 Sam 22:44 (Ps 18:43)all the people ... may know that the LORD is God, 1 Kin 8:60because he had compassion on his people, 2 Chr 36:15caused the people to understand the law: and the people Neh 8:7his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. Ps 29:11O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God Ps 47:1that giveth strength and power unto his people. Ps 68:35Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, Ps 77:15So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will Ps 79:13revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Ps 85:6we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep Ps 95:7ye nations: praise him, all ye people. Ps 117:1 (Rom 15:11)the LORD will judge his people, Ps 135:14 (Heb 10:30)the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, Isa 5:25it is a people of no understanding: therefore Isa 27:11Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Isa 40:1Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, Isa 51:4my people shall know my name: therefore they Isa 52:6shall be called an house of prayer for all people. Isa 56:7my people have committed two evils; they have Jer 2:13this people hath a revolting and a rebellious Jer 5:23Because my people hath forgotten me, they have Jer 18:15ye shall be my people, and I will be your God. Jer 30:22their God, and they shall be my people. Jer 31:33 (Heb 8:10)My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds Jer 50:6thy city and thy people are called by thy name. Dan 9:19and at that time thy people shall be delivered, Dan 12:1said unto them, Ye are not my people, Hos 1:10 (Rom 9:26)My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: Hos 4:6but the LORD will be the hope of his people, Joel 3:16wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, Hab 3:13many nations ... shall be my people: and I will Zech 2:11for he shall save his people from their sins. Matt 1:21to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Luke 1:17for he hath visited and redeemed his people. Luke 1:68To give knowledge of salvation unto his people Luke 1:77one man should die for the people, John 11:50; 18:14And he commanded us to preach unto the people, Acts 10:42hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. Acts 18:10shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles. Acts 26:23be their God, and they shall be my people. 2 Cor 6:16a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Tit 2:14he might sanctify the people with his own blood, Heb 13:12priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; 1 Pet 2:9past were not a people, but are now the people of God: 1 Pet 2:10out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, Rev 5:9all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, Rev 7:9
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perceive / perceivedTo know or see, to understand, observe, notice, distinguish, recognize, identify. DTP We as disciples need to see and hear the voice of God, to take time to study and look deeply into the Word of God so that we can determine what is right and what is wrong.LORD hath not given you an heart to perceive, Deut 29:4This day we perceive that the LORD is among us, Josh 22:31Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child. 1 Sam 3:8To know ...; to perceive the words of understanding. Prov 1:2see ... perceive not. Isa 6:9 (Matt 13:14; Mark 4:12; Acts 28:26)have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither Isa 64:4when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so Mark 2:8but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Luke 6:41woman saith ..., I perceive that thou art a prophet. John 4:19I perceive that God is no respecter of persons. Acts 10:34perceived the grace that was given unto me, Gal 2:9Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he 1 John 3:16
perditionA state of eternal punishment or damnation into which unrepentant people pass after death. Today people use this word as a synonym for hell and eternal punishment. It is the final state and place for the wicked. The Bible ascribes the word to two men, Judas Iscariot and to the Antichrist who is the "man of sin". This name was also given to people who demonstrated the various character traits of wickedness.of them is lost, but the son of perdition; John 17:12of sin be revealed, the son of perdition 2 Thes 2:3drown men in destruction and perdition. 1 Tim 6:9of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. 2 Pet 3:7the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: Rev 17:8
perfect / perfectedTo be just or whole, to be completely finished in all details, free from flaws. DTP Christ makes us into new creations, allowing us to one day stand before the Father, whole and complete.Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, Gen 6:9to Abram, ... walk before me, and be thou perfect. Gen 17:1Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God. Deut 18:13He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his Deut 32:4As for God, his way is perfect; 2 Sam 22:31 (Ps 18:30)I have walked ... with a perfect heart, 2 Kin 20:3 (Isa 38:3)and serve him with a perfect heart and with 1 Chr 28:9perfect and upright, and one that feared God, Job 1:1law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: Ps 19:7that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. Ps 101:6Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind Isa 26:3Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father Matt 5:48good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Rom 12:2be perfectly joined together in the same mind 1 Cor 1:10for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Cor 12:9Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, 2 Cor 13:11For the perfecting of the saints, for the work Eph 4:12that we may present every man perfect in Christ Col 1:28stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. Col 4:12the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly 2 Tim 3:17to make the captain of their salvation perfect Heb 2:10being made perfect, he became the author of eternal Heb 5:9doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; Heb 6:1law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of Heb 7:19to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, Heb 9:11by one offering he hath perfected for ever them Heb 10:14patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect James 1:4good gift and every perfect gift is from above, James 1:17But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, James 1:25his works, and by works was faith made perfect? James 2:22make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, 1 Pet 5:10word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: 1 John 2:5God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. 1 John 4:12no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: 1 John 4:18
perform / performedTo accomplish, to do, to execute, to fulfil, to carry out. DTP The disciple does what he does out of love for Christ. We give up our wills to be Christ's servants so that His will can be accomplished through our lives.I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham Gen 26:3covenant, which he commanded you to perform, Deut 4:13will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, Ruth 3:13the LORD hath performed his word 1 Kin 8:20 (2 Chr 6:10)cry ...; unto God that performeth all things for me. Ps 57:2I have sworn, and I will perform it, that Ps 119:106The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isa 9:7he had promised, he was able also to perform. Rom 4:21begun a good work in you will perform it until Phil 1:6
perfume / perfumed / perfumesLiquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices, used to impart a pleasant aroma to one's body or clothes. DTP As disciples, we are to be as a sweet-smelling fragrance to the world and to Christ. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 2 Corinthians 2:15these a holy anointing oil, a perfume mixture, Ex 30:25 NASBOintment and perfume rejoice the heart: Prov 27:9perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, Song 3:6ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, Isa 57:9
perish / perishedTo die, pass away, to suffer death ... no more breath or function in the body or brain, come to an end. DTP God desires that none should perish but his goal and purpose for the world is that they would turn to Jesus Christ and have the gift of eternal life. Yes, our physical bodies will die but our spirit, made alive through faith and confession of Christ, will live forever.unto the LORD to gaze, and many of them perish. Ex 19:21Moses, saying, Behold, we die, we perish, we all perish. Num 17:12All flesh shall perish together, and man shall Job 34:15but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Ps 1:6But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of Ps 37:20They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: Ps 102:26 (Heb 1:11)Where there is no vision, the people perish: Prov 29:18for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, Isa 29:14kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; Isa 60:12nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, Jer 7:28Lord, save us: we perish. Matt 8:25 (Mark 4:38; Luke 8:24)that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Matt 26:52whosoever believeth in him should not perish, John 3:15, 16them eternal life; and they shall never perish, John 10:28cross is to them that perish foolishness; 1 Cor 1:18which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. 1 Cor 15:18thou our outward man perish, yet the inward 2 Cor 4:16much more precious than gold that perisheth, 1 Pet 1:7longsuffering ... not willing that any should perish, 2 Pet 3:9
persecute / persecuted /persecutionTroubled, annoyed, wronged, mistreated, victimized; to treat cruelly, to cause suffering to another. DTP Disciples are warned by Christ that, as followers of Him, we too will suffer all kinds of persecution when we live for Christ according to the Word of God, the Bible. As in the early days of the church, Christians today are again coming under more and more persecution. In the last days there will be great suffering, sometimes coming even from our own family and friends. We will be persecuted, Christ tells us, for righteousness' sake.and on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee, Deut 30:7my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, Ps 7:1For they persecute him whom thou hast Ps 69:26For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; Ps 143:3Let them be confounded that persecute me, Jer 17:18And I will persecute them with the sword, Jer 29:18are persecuted for righteousness' sake: Matt 5:10when men shall revile you, and persecute you, Matt 5:11Rejoice, ...: for so persecuted they the prophets which Matt 5:12them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. Matt 5:44when affliction or persecution ariseth Mark 4:17some of them they shall slay and persecute. Luke 11:49me, they will also persecute you; John 15:20at that time there was a great persecution against the church Acts 8:1Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Acts 9:4; 22:7; 26:14I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: Acts 9:5; 22:8; 26:15raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, Acts 13:50shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, Rom 8:35Bless them which persecute you: Rom 12:14being persecuted, we suffer it. 1 Cor 4:12because I persecuted the church of God. 1 Cor 15:9 (Gal 1:13)in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: 2 Cor 12:10That he which persecuted us in times past Gal 1:23suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. Gal 6:12Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; Phil 3:6your patience and faith in all your persecutions 2 Thes 1:4was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor ,1 Tim 1:13Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto 2 Tim 3:11in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2 Tim 3:12
perseveranceSteadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. To be steady and firm, consistent in what we believe and live. DTP The disciple is to watch with all perseverance because our enemy is out to devour, destroy and kill all he can. We are to exercise persistence and determination, being resolute and diligent in our thinking and actions. We are to keep our eyes fixed on Christ who is the author and finisher of our faith.and watching thereunto with all perseverance Eph 6:18
persuade / persuadedTo cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument. To plead, to earnestly call out with the hope that others may change their minds or change their ways. DTP Disciples are to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the hope that people will be persuaded to make a personal decision to follow Christ Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. We share with others, but the Holy Spirit must do the stirring of the heart; it is up to people to use their free choice to turn from the world of sin and to Christ.Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Acts 26:28being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, Rom 4:21I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, Rom 8:38Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. Rom 14:5Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; 2 Cor 5:11and am persuaded that he is able to keep that 2 Tim 1:12
perverseWillfully determined to go counter to what is expected or desired, often continuing to do that which is wrong. The person knows what is right but chooses purposely to do wrong, both in their hearts and through their actions.because thy way is perverse before me. Num 22:23they are a perverse and crooked Deut 32:5and perverse lips put far from thee. Prov 4:24he that hath a perverse tongue falleth Prov 17:20but he that is perverse in his ways Prov 28:18perverse generation, how long shall I be Matt 17:17 (Luke 9:41)speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples Acts 20:30
pervert / perverteth / pervertedDistortion or corruption of what was first intended. To turn away, to corrupt, to lead others astray; to do things which are not natural or right. Often refers to wicked sexual or perverted activities which are outside of God's created purposes.perverteth the words of the righteous. Ex 23:8 pervert the words of the righteous. Deut 16:19or doth the Almighty pervert justice? Job 8:3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: Prov 19:3for ye have perverted the words of the Jer 23:36would pervert the gospel of Christ. Gal 1:7
pestilence / pestilencesA virulent, devastating, and often deadly infection that rapidly spreads disease across a wide area.lest he fall upon us with pestilence, Ex 5:3smite thee and thy people with pestilence; Ex 9:15I will send the pestilence among you; Lev 26:25I will smite them with the pestilence, Num 14:12So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel 2 Sam 24:15and by the famine, and by the pestilence. Jer 14:12 (Eze 6:11)the pestilence after the manner of Egypt: Amos 4:10and there shall be famines, and pestilences, Matt 24:7divers places, and famines, and pestilences; Luke 21:11
PeterHe was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. This disciple was strongly opinionated in his thoughts and actions. He said he would not deny Christ but subsequently denied Him three times. He was an eyewitness to Christ 3 and 1/2 years of ministry and saw firsthand of His death, resurrection and ascension. He preached on the day of Pentecost and saw the coming of the promised Holy Spirit. He also authored two epistles. He was martyred later in life for his refusal to deny Christ as the living God and Lord of his life.saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, Matt 4:18also unto thee, That thou art Peter, Matt 16:18Peter remembered the word of Jesus, Matt 26:75Peter answering said, The Christ of God. Luke 9:20Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, John 21:21Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and Acts 2:38Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, Acts 4:8I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, Gal 1:18Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, 1 Pet 1:1Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle 2 Pet 1:1
PETER, book of FirstThis book mainly teaches and encourages the disciples who were going through great times of persecution. Peter conveys a message of hope. It was written around AD 64.
PETER, book of SecondThis book focused on the problem of false teachers, especially those who denied the second coming of Christ. This book has two key words, "know and knowledge". The false teachers were mainly Gnostics who believed the way of salvation came through yet more knowledge. It was written around AD 65.
Pharisee / PhariseesThese people were one of three main religious groups of Judaism; the other two were the Sadducees and the Essenes. At one point it was thought that there were about 6000 members; they wore a special type of clothing that made them stand out to the people around them. Their name means "the separated ones"; they were the strictest of all the groups. They believed in strict adherence to the law and often were haughty and arrogant in nature. They believed that they were the only true interpreters of the word of God. They spent much time attacking Christ and His teaching; Christ did not show much mercy to them, calling them "the blind who lead the blind".righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, Mat 5:20But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, Matt 23:13Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is Matt 23:26pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. Luke 18:10There was a man of the Pharisees, named John 3:1I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: Acts 23:6
PHILEMON, book ofThis book was written by Paul and concerns itself with Philemon and the runaway slave Onesimus. This slave had become converted and Paul asks Philemon to pledge that he would forgive Onesimus. Onesimus had taken some of his master's money. But Paul tells Philemon that if he cannot forgive Onesimus, Paul would repay it all. It was written around AD 60 from a Roman prison.
PHILIPPIANS, book ofThis book is a very personal letter from Paul to the Philippian church. This was the first church (in Macedonia - modern day Europe) that Paul had planted; it consisted of mainly Gentile believers. The main emphasis of this letter is "joy" or "rejoicing, these words are used 16 times. Paul taught on many different doctrines such as the person and work of Christ, justification by faith, and about the second coming of Christ. It was written around AD 61 from a Roman prison.
phylacteriesThis was a little leather box that was strapped to the forehead (sometimes called a frontlet) and another was strapped onto the left arm. In the leather box there were four Scriptures written out from the Old Testament. Ex 13:1-10, 11-16; Deut 6:4-9; 11:3-21.they made broad their phylacteries, and Matt 23:5
physician / physiciansA medical doctor, doctor of medicine, one who prescribes medicines to the sick and dying. (Luke was a physician and was a close companion to the apostle Paul). DTP It is very important to remember that Jesus Christ is our Great Physician. It is by His stripes we ae healed.Joseph commanded ... physicians to embalm his Gen 50:2sought not to the LORD, but to the physicians. 2 Chr 16:12be whole need not a physician, Matt 9:12 (Mark 2:17; Luke 5:31)And had suffered many things of many physicians, Mark 5:26say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: Luke 4:23which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither Luke 8:43Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. Col 4:14
pilgrims / pilgrimageA sojourner who journeys, especially a long distance, to some sacred place. DTP The disciple is one who is on a journey on earth traveling to heaven. The Word of God is our road map and the Holy Spirit is our guide and helper. (See Heb 11:13-16.)have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. Ps 119:54they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Heb 11:13I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, 1 Pet 2:11
pinnacleOften a tall thin spire built on the roof of a church; also a high point on a rock or mountain top. The pinnacle of the temple was the place that Satan took Jesus where he tried to tempt Him.setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple. Matt 4:5set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and Luke 4:9
plague / plaguesEpidemic, outbreak of sickness, pandemic, scourge, fast moving disease, infection, pestilence often claiming many lives. The book of Exodus records various types of plagues that came upon the people of Egypt. There were ten of them: 1) water to blood, 2) frogs, 3) lice, 4) flies, 5) murrain of cattle, 6) boils or sores, 7) hail, 8) locus, 9) darkness, 10) death of the firstborn. his house with great plagues because of Gen 12:17send all my plagues upon thine heart, Ex 9:14pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you Ex 12:13I will bring seven times more plagues Lev 26:21smote the people with a very great plague. Num 11:33know every man the plague of his own heart, 1 Kin 8:38go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. Mark 5:34plagues yet repented not of the works Rev 9:20
plant / plantedPlacing a seed in a growth medium, to give something opportunity to grow, to come alive. A living organism such as a tree, shrub, grass, or herb. DTP Christ Jesus desires to plant us as "seeds" so that we may grow and mature, producing fruit for His glory. God is a planter, the Creator of the heavens and earth; what He has planted is, still today, bearing fruit.And every plant of the field before it was in Gen 2:5the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; Gen 2:8plant them, that they may dwell 2 Sam 7:10 (1 Chr 17:9)Those that be planted in the house of the LORD Ps 92:13That our sons may be as plants grown up in Ps 144:12a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that Eccl 3:2therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, Isa 17:10he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, Isa 53:2trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, Isa 61:3planted together in the likeness of his death, Rom 6:5I have planted, Apollos watered: but God gave 1 Cor 3:6
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