Why Couldn’t Mary Touch Jesus?
The text delves into a perplexing narrative from John’s gospel, where post-resurrection, Jesus initially forbids Mary from touching Him but later invites Thomas to…
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What prayers of Jesus did the Father answer in Hebrews 5:7?
“In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety.”
Hebrews 5:7 NASB1995
What prayers and supplicati…
What does it mean to be "equal with God" in John 5:18?
John 5:18 (ESV):
18 This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
The concept of equality with God is…
In Matthew 11:10 where does Matthew/Jesus get the reading "before *your* face"?
In Matthew 11:10 we read that Christ said of John the Baptist in reference to his role of heralding and preparing the way for Christ:
Matthew 11:7-10 (DRB) 7 And when they went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concernin…
How does the reference to the "Lord of Glory" in 1 Corinthians 2:8 relate to the Book of Enoch?
None of the rulers of this age understood it. If they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. NET 1 Corinthians 2:8
And he said unto me: ‘Enoch, why dost thou ask me regarding the fragrance of the tree, and why d…
Why does Jesus quote Zechariah 13:7?
In Matthew 26:31, Jesus says this:
“Then Jesus said to them, “This night you will all fall away because of me, for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’”
Matthew 26:31 NET
Ze…
What does τίθησιν mean in John 10:11?
We know the basic lexical meaning of τίθημι, and we know ultimately Jesus referred to his sacrificial death on the cross. But, in Jesus’ figurative statements like this in John, they have an everyday life meaning for what Jesus used for t…
Did the Jews expect the Messiah to be the Son of God? Matthew 26:63
Matthew 26:63b:
And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the
living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of
God.
Christ is the Greek form of the word Messiah.
It is interesting that the two t…
Who is the Bride in this Parable – Ten virgins?
Ok , i have seen this question on this discussion board for awhile now . But i haven’t enough points to answer on those posts , so here’s my answer , for what its worth. , this was a quandary for me as well. Even JW.Org has a view , but i…
John 20:19 is there validity in translating ‘locked doors’?
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were
together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus
came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" John 20:19
Some translate, ‘sh…
Does Jesus draw His creative inspiration from God?
The Father creates so the Son also creates. (John 5:19)
Because the Father loves his Son so much, he always reveals to him everything that he is about to do. (John 5:20).
Did the Father determine creation and His son, Jesus brought His vis…
Who were "them" in Luke 23:34 when Jesus forgave "them" on the Cross?
Luke 23:34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
When Jesus said, "Father, forgive them", whom were included in His mind? Does i…