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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Brief Yet Powerful</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/b/brief_yet_powerful.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/matthew/6-9.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/b/brief.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Brief Yet Powerful</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/b/brief.htm" title="Brief">◄</a> Brief Yet Powerful <a href="/topical/b/briefly.htm" title="Briefly">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The concept of "Brief Yet Powerful" in the Bible highlights the profound impact of concise expressions of faith, wisdom, and divine truth. Throughout Scripture, there are numerous instances where short statements or actions carry significant theological and spiritual weight, demonstrating that brevity does not diminish power.<br><br><b>1. The Lord's Prayer (<a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9-13</a>):</b> <br>The Lord's Prayer, taught by Jesus to His disciples, is a prime example of a brief yet powerful prayer. In just a few verses, it encapsulates key elements of Christian faith: reverence for God, submission to His will, reliance on His provision, forgiveness, and deliverance from evil. This prayer serves as a model for believers, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and focus in communication with God.<br><br><b>2. The Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a>):</b> <br>In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus delivers the Beatitudes, a series of blessings that are both concise and profound. Each statement begins with "Blessed are," followed by a description of those who embody the values of the Kingdom of Heaven. These brief declarations encapsulate the essence of Christian character and the countercultural nature of God's kingdom.<br><br><b>3. The Greatest Commandment (<a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-40</a>):</b> <br>When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus responds with a succinct yet comprehensive answer: "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" . In these few words, Jesus summarizes the entire Law and the Prophets, emphasizing love as the foundation of all commandments.<br><br><b>4. The Parable of the Mustard Seed (<a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Matthew 13:31-32</a>):</b> <br>Jesus uses the parable of the mustard seed to illustrate the Kingdom of Heaven. Though the mustard seed is the smallest of all seeds, it grows into a large tree. This brief parable powerfully conveys the idea that God's kingdom, though seemingly insignificant at first, will grow and have a tremendous impact.<br><br><b>5. "Jesus Wept" (<a href="/john/11-35.htm">John 11:35</a>):</b> <br>The shortest verse in the Bible, "Jesus wept," is a profound expression of Jesus' humanity and compassion. In just two words, it reveals His empathy and deep emotional connection with those who mourn, demonstrating that God is intimately aware of human suffering.<br><br><b>6. The Proclamation of Faith (<a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9</a>):</b> <br>The Apostle Paul succinctly states the core of Christian faith: "If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." . This brief declaration encapsulates the essence of salvation and the transformative power of faith in Christ.<br><br><b>7. The Fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>):</b> <br>Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit in a concise manner: "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." . These nine attributes, though briefly mentioned, provide a comprehensive picture of the character that the Holy Spirit cultivates in believers.<br><br><b>8. The Call to Action (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>):</b> <br>The prophet Micah delivers a succinct yet powerful call to action: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" . This verse distills the essence of righteous living into three actionable principles.<br><br>These examples demonstrate that brevity in Scripture often carries a depth of meaning and power that resonates through the ages. The Bible's ability to convey profound truths in concise statements underscores the divine wisdom inherent in its teachings.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/brief.htm">Brief</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/select_readings--the_brevity_of_life.htm">Select Readings: The Brevity of Life</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/appoint.htm">Appoint (114 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/elect.htm">Elect (32 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pick.htm">Pick (37 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/selected.htm">Selected (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/choose.htm">Choose (116 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/apocrypha.htm">Apocrypha</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a 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