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Dec 3, 2008 · A domesticated Jesus embraces the culture’s values without challenging them; He is a “safe” Jesus who is no threat to the established way of doing things. Yet Christ did not come into the world to be “nice” or “safe,” and the Jesus we find in the Gospels cannot be domesticated.
a. Jesus called a little child to Him: Jesus might have answered the question, “who is the greatest?” by pointing to Himself. Instead, Jesus drew their attention to His nature by having them look at a child as an example. i. The fact that the child came when Jesus called says something about Jesus.
Matthew refers to Jewish customs without explanation ( Matthew 15:2 to Mark 7:3-4; see also Matthew 23:5 ). Matthew starts his genealogy with Abraham ( Matthew 1:1 ). Matthew presents the name of Jesus and its meaning in a way that assumes the reader knows its Hebrew roots ( Matthew 1:21 ).
It is wrong to think that Jesus went up on a mountain to remove Himself from the multitudes. It is true that Jesus gave this teaching to His disciples, but this use of the term is probably broad, including many among the great multitudes that followed Him mentioned in Matthew 4:25.
Dec 29, 2018 · A Domesticated God. I’ve come to see that the problem—my lack of faith, my passionless heart, and my struggle to surrender—came from a fundamental deficiency in my vision of God. The God I imagined in my heart was not the same God who reveals himself through the Scriptures.
Jan 7, 2024 · You should have three resources available to study the Bible most effectively. These are a Study Bible, a Bible Commentary, and a Bible Dictionary. What is a Study Bible? A Study Bible is a core tool that helps bring key insights on integral Scripture to the forefront.
Feb 13, 2023 · The Bible provides guidance on interaction between men and women, mankind and our Savior, and relationships between believers. Knowing these truths helps us make better decisions and navigate in a righteous manner. What Does the Bible Say about Relationships, Especially with Jesus? If a passerby came up to you and asked, “ Who is Jesus?”
