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Read John 12:16-19. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 16 At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that these things had been done to him. 17 Now … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 12:16-19” »
Thank you for the question on pronouncing The Name of God, “Rather than speak the Tetragrammaton, some Torah readers substitute Adonai (Lord). Others substitute Hashem (The Name). Are these merely different traditions? What does this distinction reveal about the readers? As a Christian, I highly commend the Jewish people for their deep, reverence for the name … Read More “Question: Rather than speak the Tetragrammaton, some Torah readers substitute Adonai (Lord). Others substitute Hashem (The Name). Are these merely different traditions? What does this distinction reveal about the readers?” »
Thank you for the question on Leviticus 10:1–2, “According to Leviticus 10:1-2, two sons of Aaron were consumed by fire from the presence of the Lord for their unholy worship practice. What were their names?” Leviticus 10 says this, “Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered … Read More “Question: According to Leviticus 10:1-2, two sons of Aaron were consumed by fire from the presence of the Lord for their unholy worship practice. What were their names?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on Matthew 7:21–23, “Does Matthew 7:21-23 describe the white throne judgment?“ The Scriptures teaches that there are three future judgments of believers and unbelievers. They are as follows: A. The Bema Seat of Christ (I Cor. 3:10–15). The text says this, “By the grace God has given me, I laid a … Read More “Question: Does Matthew 7:21-23 describe the white throne judgment?” »
Thank you for the question on water baptism, “Where did Paul mention a water baptism in the Epistles in which he would have contradicted himself in Ephesians 4:5 one baptism when Rm 6:3-4, Gal 3:27, Col 2:12, I Cor 12:13 all speak of Holy Spirit baptism? Follow me as I Christ I Cor 11:1; 1:17?” May … Read More “Question: Where did Paul mention a water baptism in the Epistles in which he would have contradicted himself in Ephesians 4:5 one baptism when Rm 6:3-4, Gal 3:27, Col 2:12, I Cor 12:13 all speak of Holy Spirit baptism? Follow me as I Christ I Cor 11:1; 1:17?” »
Thank you for the question on the recipients of the Gospels, “What were the people way back then thinking about the gospel of Matt, Mark, Luke, and John?” As the Gospel of Salvation was being proclaimed to the Gree-Roman world and beyond, the believers wanted to know more about this Jesus and the salvation that he … Read More “Question: What were the people way back then thinking about the gospel of Matt, Mark, Luke, and John?” »
Thank you for the question on the authorship of the Bible, “Who wrote the original Bible?” For one’s consideration, the author of the Bible is the Holy Spirit who guided men to record the Words from God. II Timothy 3 says this, 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in … Read More “Question: Who wrote the original Bible?” »
Read John 12:12-15. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 12:12-15” »
Thank you for the question on inspiration, “How can they say the Bible is the word of God, yet humans told the words to the bible?” The Bible is the Word of God because the Spirit of God guided each writer in declaring the very words of God to his people. I cite three examples for … Read More “Question: How can they say the Bible is the word of God, yet humans told the words to the bible?” »
Read John 12:4-11. Circle the words that stands out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 4 But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, 5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” 6 He did … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 12:4-11” »