tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4440329089243499006.post7470345477084127090..comments2023-08-27T23:33:32.550-04:00Comments on The Bible Lessons: (43) The Book of MatthewTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01240624055310283596noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4440329089243499006.post-6933398614482013952011-03-06T16:14:41.942-05:002011-03-06T16:14:41.942-05:00Again I want to stress that the lesson is about th...Again I want to stress that the lesson is about the book of Matthew and why it was written. Matthew wrote for his people, the same that made him feel like he was an outcast. But God used him anyway. And since it was written for the Jew, it stresses that this was the Messiah they had been looking for, and yet denied Him.<br /><br />Anyone looking for Him needs to actually open their eyes. You can see Him all around, but many CHOOSE to deny Him, and by my opinion, due to rationalization.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240624055310283596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4440329089243499006.post-8496653418716543302011-03-06T15:49:45.459-05:002011-03-06T15:49:45.459-05:00Hawksong,
"But, had they listened, would the...Hawksong,<br /><br /><i><b>"But, had they listened, would there have been a crucifixion? A resurrection? A way to salvation? A lesson that death was not the end?"</b></i><br /><br />Israel not recognizing the Messiah is not directly related to the crucifixion and resurrection of Y'shua. However, it is directly related to the punishment of Israel that has lasted for the last 1900+ years. Israel would not have and would not be experiencing most of the problems had they <i><b>"recognized the day of their visitation"</b></i>.<br /><br />The sacrifice, burial and resurrection of the Messiah was set in motion because of the actions of Adam and Eve not Israel.<br /><br />ShalomKeithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254093786094787764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4440329089243499006.post-60096006231712680602011-03-03T08:30:56.653-05:002011-03-03T08:30:56.653-05:00I think you are focusing on the wrong part of this...I think you are focusing on the wrong part of this lesson but it still is nevertheless an important issue that you raised.<br /><br />If we wouldn't have sinned would there be a need for Jesus at all? And since there was/is a Jesus does that mean God caused sin to happen? And if God caused sin then He causes people to go to hell (Judas, maybe...). And if He causes people to go to hell then how can He be a loving and merciful God?<br /><br />That is what the atheist struggles with more than anything, probably even more than just the existence of God, which is a mask they hide behind if you ask me.<br /><br />I will never claim to know the answer to that question. Even if I did know I think people are too hard core (prideful) in many ways to believe it.<br /><br />All I can say is that it will be a long interpretation by me that deals with foreknowledge, predestination, free-will, and even love. That of course is a poll this month. I have my own ideas and I will post them in the near future. It is too difficult just to come up with an answer on the spur that will completely explain my thoughts and say the things I want to say and mean it too.<br /><br />But to address the other issue that your question addresses; when I said unfortunately, not all of them listened. I meant for themselves in the long run. If they listened to what Christ was saying they could have received His full blessings. Many did. Many though died and die in their own pride when they refused/refuse to hear what He was/is saying.<br /><br />The point is the life/death/burial and resurrection is for <b>anyone</b> who accepts it.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240624055310283596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4440329089243499006.post-487438589865475562011-03-02T22:19:33.366-05:002011-03-02T22:19:33.366-05:00You say, "Unfortunately, not all of them list...You say, "Unfortunately, not all of them listened. And just as bad many do not listen today."<br /><br />But, had they listened, would there have been a crucifixion? A resurrection? A way to salvation? A lesson that death was not the end?<br /><br />What about Judas? Was he not doing God's will? And if he was, where is soul?<br /><br />:Phawkssong68https://www.blogger.com/profile/09499094488004793280noreply@blogger.com