In the context of the Bible, "occasions" often refer to specific events, circumstances, or opportunities that hold spiritual, moral, or historical significance. These occasions can be moments of divine intervention, celebrations, or times of testing and decision-making. The Bible provides numerous examples of such occasions, each carrying lessons and insights for believers.

Divine Appointments and Interventions

Throughout Scripture, God orchestrates occasions to fulfill His purposes and reveal His will. One notable example is the occasion of the burning bush, where God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 3:2-4). This divine encounter marked a pivotal moment in the history of Israel and demonstrated God's direct involvement in human affairs.

Another significant occasion is the birth of Jesus Christ, which fulfilled numerous Old Testament prophecies and marked the incarnation of God in human form. The angelic announcement to the shepherds in Luke 2:10-11 highlights the significance of this occasion: "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the City of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!'"

Celebratory Occasions

The Bible also records occasions of celebration and remembrance, often instituted by God Himself. The Passover, for instance, is a significant occasion commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egyptian bondage (Exodus 12:14). This annual feast serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and power.

Similarly, the Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, is an occasion for the Israelites to remember their wilderness wanderings and God's provision (Leviticus 23:42-43). These celebrations are not only historical remembrances but also opportunities for spiritual reflection and renewal.

Occasions of Testing and Decision

The Bible frequently presents occasions where individuals face tests of faith and character. One such occasion is the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, where He was tested by Satan (Matthew 4:1-11). This event underscores the importance of reliance on Scripture and obedience to God in the face of temptation.

Another example is the occasion of David's encounter with Goliath, where David's faith and courage were tested (1 Samuel 17:45-47). David's victory over Goliath became a defining moment in his life and a testament to God's power working through those who trust Him.

Opportunities for Ministry and Witness

The New Testament highlights occasions for ministry and witness, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities to share the Gospel. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, encourages believers to make the most of every opportunity: "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil" (Ephesians 5:15-16).

The early church's growth in the Book of Acts is filled with occasions where the apostles and disciples boldly proclaimed the message of Christ, often in the face of persecution. These occasions demonstrate the transformative power of the Gospel and the importance of being ready to give an account of one's faith.

Conclusion

The Bible's portrayal of occasions serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the importance of being attentive to His leading. Whether through divine interventions, celebrations, tests, or opportunities for witness, occasions in Scripture provide valuable lessons for believers seeking to live faithfully in accordance with God's will.5524. choregeo -- to lead a chorus (ie a group of performers), to ...
... stage . 5524 (" supply") in both NT occasions refers to God , in scene
of life -- so each becomes() ! See 2 Cor 9:10; 1 Pet 4:11. ...
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5194. hualos -- a clear transparent stone, glass
... 5194 () refers to any substance (like crystal), ie "see-through stones." On both
of its occasions in the NT, 5194 ("pure, transparent glass") refers to ...
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212. alazoneia -- boastfulness
... al-ad-zon-i'-a) Short Definition: boasting, show, arrogant display Definition: boasting,
show, arrogant display, ostentation; plur: occasions of ostentation. ...
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5517. choikos -- earthy, made of dust
... adjective, derived from , "made of earth, dust") -- properly, , (made of dust);
(figuratively) , passing away; transient, "earthly." All four occasions of 5517 ...
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341. anakainoo -- to make new
... believer -- by "the new " () . [Moulton and Milligan () do not find secular
occasions of 341 () in the papyri.]. Word Origin from ...
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324. anadechomai -- to undertake, receive
... [The high self-involvement ( interest) motivating 324 () accounts for why it is
in the Greek on both of its occasions in the NT (Ac 28:7; Heb 11:17).]. ...
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313. anagennao -- to beget again
... Any use elsewhere (ie outside the NT) is (cf. Moulton-Milligan; Selwyn, , 122)" ().
This the importance of its occasions in the NT (1 Pet 1:3,23).]. ...
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1902. ependuomai -- to have on over
... Both occasions of 1902 ("appropriately clothed") refer to the the Lord gives (puts
on) each believer at Christ's return (cf. 2 Cor 5:2,4 with 5:10). ...
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4318. prosagoge -- a bringing to
... prefix ). All three occasions of 4318 ("interactive access") refer to
"having audience ( access) with God" (JB Lightfoot, ). Word ...
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182. odoth -- a cause
... Or (shortened) rodowth {o-doth'} (only thus in the plural); from the same as 'uwd;
turnings (ie Occasions); (adverb) on account of -- (be-)cause, concerning ...
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Sermons on Several Occasions
Sermons on Several Occasions. <. Sermons on Several Occasions John Wesley.
Table of Contents. Title Page. Title Index. Number Index. Preface. ...
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What the "Occasions of Stumbling" Are.
... Book XIII. 22. What the "Occasions of Stumbling" Are. "And it must needs
be that occasions of stumbling come," [5964] which I take ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/22 what the occasions of.htm

Motets for Festival Occasions
... No. 254 MOTETS FOR FESTIVAL OCCASIONS. MOTETS FOR FESTIVAL OCCASIONS Laudate Dominum.
Unison, two or four part chorus Fr. Schubert Arr. by NAM. Allegro moderato ...
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How the Occasions of These Faults, Being Found in Everybody, are ...
... Chapter II. How the occasions of these faults, being found in everybody, are ignored
by everybody; and how we need the Lord's help to make them plain. ...
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Of the Occasions on which He Foretold his Passion in Private to ...
... Chapter LXIV."Of the Occasions on Which He Foretold His Passion in Private to His
Disciples; And of the Time When the Mother of Zebedee's Children Came with ...
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Whether Scandal is Fittingly Defined as Being Something Less ...
... OF SCANDAL (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether scandal is fittingly defined as being something
less rightly said or done that occasions spiritual downfall? ...
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The Sacred Officers and Sacred Occasions.
... Chapter III. The Sacred Officers and Sacred Occasions. Chapter III. The
Sacred Officers and Sacred Occasions. The Sacred Officers. ...
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Sermons on Several Occasions
Sermons on Several Occasions. <. ... Title Page. Sermons on Several Occasions
John Wesley. Published in four volumes, in the year, 1771. ...
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Avoid Words of Contention and Causes of Animosity: Flee Also from ...
... The Doubtful Letters Of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter XVII. Avoid words of contention
and causes of animosity: flee also from all occasions of discord? ...
/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xvii avoid words of.htm

The Death of Salome. The Cities which Herod and Philip Built. ...
... The Cities Which Herod And Philip Built. Pilate Occasions Disturbances. Tiberius
Puts Agrippa Into Bonds But Caius Frees Him From Them, And Makes Him King. ...
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Occasions (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Occasions (8 Occurrences). Matthew 18:7 "Woe to
the world because of occasions of stumbling! For it must ...
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Stumbling (51 Occurrences)
... Matthew 18:7 "Woe to the world because of occasions of stumbling! For it
must be that the occasions come, but woe to that person ...
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Temptations (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Temptations (9 Occurrences). Matthew 18:7 "Woe
to the world because of occasions of stumbling! For it must ...
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Occasion (53 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Matthew 18:7 "Woe to the world because of occasions of stumbling!
For it must be that the occasions come, but woe to that ...
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Wo (92 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n. & a.) See Woe. Multi-Version Concordance Wo (92
Occurrences). Matthew 18:7 "Woe to the world because of occasions of stumbling! ...
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Woe (102 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). Matthew 18:7 "Woe to the world because
of occasions of stumbling! For it must be that the occasions...
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Beatitudes
... word occur frequently in the Old Testament, particularly in the Psalms (Psalm
32:1, 2; Psalm 41:1; Psalm 65:4, etc.), and Jesus on various occasions threw His ...
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Urim (8 Occurrences)
... (n.) A part or decoration of the breastplate of the high priest among the ancient
Jews, by which Jehovah revealed his will on certain occasions. ...
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Inevitable (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Irresistible. Multi-Version Concordance Inevitable (2 Occurrences). Matthew
18:7 "Woe to the world because of occasions of stumbling! ...
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Dance (18 Occurrences)
... From being reserved for occasions of religious worship and festivity, it came gradually
to be practised in common life on occasions of rejoicing (Jeremiah 31:4 ...
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