Why did the blind man at Bethsaida look up and see men as if they were taller trees?
And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. Mark 8:24 KJV
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Jesus and the rulers of the temple
The temple was run by Herod’s family they were Idumeans.
Members of the returning from captivity, were always mentioned by their name.
The rulers of the Temple claim they were from Abraham, not Jacob, Jesus agreed.
They said they were neve…
Why did the women want to anoint Jesus after his body had already been laid in the tomb
After Jesus’ death on the cross, Joseph of Arimathea went to the Roman governor Pilate to request Jesus’ body. Nicodemus, the Pharisee who had visited Jesus at night to ask questions about God’s Kingdom, accompanied Joseph. The two men wer…
Concerning John 9:3-4 with reference to John 11:4
John 9:3-4 – Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,
but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.
While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is
coming, when no one can wo…
Why should the ten lepers return to give glory to God?
Was no one found to turn back and give praise to God except this foreigner?" Luke 17:18 NET
Why should the ten lepers return after having gone to the Priests to give glory to God? Could they not give glory to God in the temple?
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What was Jesus afraid of?
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28 KJV
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Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and su…
Why are all being told to partake of the emblems of the last supper?
Luke 22 is a great description of this event. Jesus said, "Keep on doing this in remembrance of me." It occurred on the night of the Passover, a celebration occurring once a year. Jesus’ celebration as well should occur that nig…
When Jesus said "It is finished" (John 19:30) did the High Priest also say it was finished at the end of the Passover slaughter
I’m looking for a historical source on any Jewish sacrificial ritual (e.g., Passover, Day of Atonement) in which the high priest would cry something like, “It is finished.” I’ve seen a number of blogs saying that such a thing happened, but…
What is the logic behind Jesus’ refusal to be touched / clung to by Mary because he had not yet ascended to the Father? John 20:17
John 20:16-17 (ESV):
16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and sa…
Did Jesus’ listeners understand which father he was talking about?
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Mattews 12:50 KJV
Did Jesus’ listeners understand which father he was talking about?
Psalm 45 and Hebrews – is Jesus a different than the Father?
I understand Trinitarian belief and have taught it many times in apologetics, but
after being a Mormon for 21 years before Christianity I completely understand the
argument made. God said “we/us” and says God has a God which fits the t…
What is the difference between imputed and imparted righteousness?
From a grace perspective, how would you explain the difference between imputed righteousness and imparted righteousness?