Most recent public comments by Adam Williams https://nowcomment.com/users/68856 https://nowcomment.com/documents/244218?scroll_to=2226202 https://nowcomment.com/documents/244218?scroll_to=2226202 James 1:22-25 2 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not just hearers who deceive themselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror; 24 for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was. 25 But one who has looked intently at the perfect law, the law of freedom, and has continued in it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an active doer, this person will be blessed in what he does. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:44:01 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/244218?scroll_to=2222080 https://nowcomment.com/documents/244218?scroll_to=2222080 The law cannot save us. The law can’t justify anyone. It is useful in giving us the knowledge of sin, but it cannot save us. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:46:18 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/244218?scroll_to=2222079 https://nowcomment.com/documents/244218?scroll_to=2222079 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:06:51 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/242708?scroll_to=2206647 https://nowcomment.com/documents/242708?scroll_to=2206647 One of the things Christians are often accused of is being judgmental, and hypocritical. How can we avoid being judgmental or hypocritical? Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/242708?scroll_to=2206637 https://nowcomment.com/documents/242708?scroll_to=2206637 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:31:18 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/242708?scroll_to=2206635 https://nowcomment.com/documents/242708?scroll_to=2206635 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:06:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240393?scroll_to=2206572 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240393?scroll_to=2206572 Thanks Abigail. It would be great if KCC were known for their faith. Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:11:55 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240393?scroll_to=2206570 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240393?scroll_to=2206570 Good reminder, there is more than this moment, this task, this frustration. Your comment fits perfectly with Peri's. There is more than what is here and now, but so many think that this is all there is. Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:10:54 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240393?scroll_to=2206569 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240393?scroll_to=2206569 Modern humanism has totally replaced the power of God with the power of self. They've found a way to explain away God completely. "The fool has said in his heart, there is no God." Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:09:51 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240393?scroll_to=2181839 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240393?scroll_to=2181839 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:55:43 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240393?scroll_to=2181837 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240393?scroll_to=2181837 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/233576?scroll_to=2130972 https://nowcomment.com/documents/233576?scroll_to=2130972 Thoughts? Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:03:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/233576?scroll_to=2114190 https://nowcomment.com/documents/233576?scroll_to=2114190 What stands out? What questions does this passage bring up? What can we learn about Jesus here? How could we apply it to our lives? Who could benefit from hearing about this passage? Why are these passages in the bible? Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:59:13 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/233576?scroll_to=2114189 https://nowcomment.com/documents/233576?scroll_to=2114189 Some churches land on these verses: speaking in tongues, handling snakes, drinking poison as promises that if you're saved you'd be able to do this things. But perhaps, these were gifts reserved for believers when they needed them. We know Paul was bitten by a snake and didn't die, I don't think that means we should go grab a rattlesnake. So these words of Jesus are examples, not 'givens'. 1 Corinthians 12:30 All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they? Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:54:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/233576?scroll_to=2114188 https://nowcomment.com/documents/233576?scroll_to=2114188 I was thinking, Jesus in his risen body could pass through walls (like he did when he appeared to the disciples) so the stone wasn't rolled away to let him out. It was rolled away so people would know that he wasn't there. So people would have evidence, and believe that he had risen. Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:45:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231221?scroll_to=2114186 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231221?scroll_to=2114186 I wonder if I'm like that sometimes, I see what's happening and think that it's hopeless or out of control, when God has it all under control and has plans to use it for our benefit. Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:36:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231221?scroll_to=2114183 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231221?scroll_to=2114183 I guess I thought of kneeling as being humbling, but when you're laughing and mocking - it's just more an insult. I suppose that's true with many things, the manner in which we do them makes a big difference: begrudgingly, happily, mockingly. Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:33:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231221?scroll_to=2096238 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231221?scroll_to=2096238 If we're in the right group it is possible to please the group and honor the Lord, at least hopefully, when we're in the company of believers. But when it's not possible, even sometimes in a group of believers, you're right we have to please God over man. It reminded me of Aaron in Exodus, he had the opportunity to correct the people when they wanted to create an idol and worship it instead of the Lord, but rather than be the leader that the nation needed, he succumbed (fairly quickly apparently) to the pressure of the people. I pray that we'd be the leaders that people need as well. Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:55:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231221?scroll_to=2091884 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231221?scroll_to=2091884 There was a Proverb that strong drink should be given to those who are perishing, to dull the the pain. The myrrh is probably some kind of medicine. But Jesus refused, he was willingly suffering every agony on our behalf. Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:55:16 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231221?scroll_to=2091881 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231221?scroll_to=2091881 Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:33:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231221?scroll_to=2091865 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231221?scroll_to=2091865 Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:46:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/226422?scroll_to=2075494 https://nowcomment.com/documents/226422?scroll_to=2075494 Peter wrote in 1Peter 1:19 nowing that you were not [r]redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19 but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. He knew, or the Holy Spirit showed him the significance of Christ's sacrifice. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:15:14 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/226422?scroll_to=2075484 https://nowcomment.com/documents/226422?scroll_to=2075484 Good point, Ruth. Too often we fall into that fear of what others will think, without considering God's opinion. We can't serve two masters. We can't please the people around us all the time and please God. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:09:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/226422?scroll_to=2062999 https://nowcomment.com/documents/226422?scroll_to=2062999 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:10:37 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/226422?scroll_to=2062998 https://nowcomment.com/documents/226422?scroll_to=2062998 What do you wonder? Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:04:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/226422?scroll_to=2062995 https://nowcomment.com/documents/226422?scroll_to=2062995 I agree Peri, you stated it very nicely. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. Great or small, it all matters. Sun, 20 Sep 2020 23:32:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/226422?scroll_to=2050950 https://nowcomment.com/documents/226422?scroll_to=2050950 Find a verse or passage that stood out, and comment on it. You don't have to limit yourself to one. Also look at other people's comments and feel free to respond. I'll be posting another general question each day for a few days with a new passage being posted next Wednesday. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:42:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207592?scroll_to=1936170 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207592?scroll_to=1936170 "Hell's going to be a party!" poor souls. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:28:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207592?scroll_to=1936169 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207592?scroll_to=1936169 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:27:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207592?scroll_to=1924604 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207592?scroll_to=1924604 Keep on the alert, be on the alert, be on the alert! Watch out, he's coming back, be ready. Are you ready? How can we be ready? Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:28:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207592?scroll_to=1924603 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207592?scroll_to=1924603 Heaven AND Earth will pass away - this existence will be completely changed. There will be a new heaven and a new earth. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:38:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207592?scroll_to=1924579 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207592?scroll_to=1924579 This just reminded me, and I'm not sure Jesus was reminding his disciple, in all the majesty of our created world, and the amazing inventions and 'creations' of humans - it's all temporary. You hear of people worshiping creation because who can miss it? The grandeur shouldn't distract us from the reality that this is all going to come to end - only our souls and what is done for Christ will last! Thoughts? Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:25:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1918700 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1918700 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 09:32:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1915489 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1915489 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:03:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1915473 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1915473 Good thought, the more we do for others the more we give to God. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:00:37 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1915472 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1915472 Romans 12:1 Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice - laying it all on the altar for God. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:59:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910823 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910823 Reminded me of the beattitudes - Blessed are the pure of heart. Are my motives, the reasons and way in which I give, pure? Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:03:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910820 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910820 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:31:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910819 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910819 They had the son of God in their midst and they asked silly questions. like "How many angels can dance on the head of a pin." Do you know any other distracting spiritual questions people ask that aren't really that important? How do/would you respond? Sun, 21 Jun 2020 09:32:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910816 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910816 but they did not change. In fact, they twisted this wise answer of Jesus into a lying accusation against Him. In Luke 23:2, they accused Jesus of forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar – when He actually said just the opposite! Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:29:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910815 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910815 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910813 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910813 Why did they fear the people? Also, why do so many move to anger instead of repentance? Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:08:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910809 https://nowcomment.com/documents/205656?scroll_to=1910809 What other references to Jesus 'the rock' are there? Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:23:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200299?scroll_to=1891626 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200299?scroll_to=1891626 God intended the courts around the temple to be the place of approach for God's people, it was the only place commoners could enter and get close to God's presence. But people, selfishly had sought make this into a business place by preying on people's sense of longing to be near God. Are there are similarities in our world today? Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200299?scroll_to=1891608 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200299?scroll_to=1891608 Apparently this was some kind of false advertising. It wasn’t that the fig tree didn’t have figs because it wasn’t supposed to. The problem is that it had leaves but didn’t have figs. The leaves said, “There are figs here,” but the figs weren’t there. There were many trees with only leaves, and these were not cursed. There were many trees with neither leaves nor fruit, and these were not cursed. This tree was cursed because it professed to have fruit, but did not. How many people are like this fig tree? Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200299?scroll_to=1891605 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200299?scroll_to=1891605 I like this slice from the life of Jesus because it feels right. For much of Jesus’ ministry, He was despised and rejected. Often the adoring crowds followed Him only for what they could get from Him. All of that was different on this day. I wonder how he would be received today if he were to come back in this way. Wed, 20 May 2020 17:43:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200299?scroll_to=1891602 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200299?scroll_to=1891602 Thanks, Alan. Wed, 20 May 2020 17:40:22 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200306?scroll_to=1865817 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200306?scroll_to=1865817 Some were astonished, some were afraid. What about? Thu, 14 May 2020 14:16:14 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200306?scroll_to=1865807 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200306?scroll_to=1865807 We are like the disciples.Do you ever have a hard time seeing how riches could hinder us from the kingdom of God? What other things hinder a person? Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200306?scroll_to=1865622 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200306?scroll_to=1865622 How could children receive such a blessing from Jesus? I think, because children can receive the blessing of Jesus without trying to make themselves worthy of it or pretending they do not need it. We need to receive God’s blessing the same way. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200306?scroll_to=1865561 https://nowcomment.com/documents/200306?scroll_to=1865561 Divorce was a controversial subject in Jesus' time. The pharisees were trying to trap Jesus by asking him this question. Are there things people in the world today ask Christians, to try and trap them? How do you respond? Wed, 06 May 2020 15:14:41 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/196952?scroll_to=1833693 https://nowcomment.com/documents/196952?scroll_to=1833693 Not forced to be last, but choose to be last - not seeking your own glory or recognition. Let others be first, embrace last-ness! Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:48:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/196952?scroll_to=1833682 https://nowcomment.com/documents/196952?scroll_to=1833682 It takes faith to say something like this, to recognize that your belief is lacking. Charles Spurgeon said: “While men have no faith, they are unconscious of their unbelief; but, as soon as they get a little faith, then they begin to be conscious of the greatness of their unbelief.” Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:33:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/196952?scroll_to=1833674 https://nowcomment.com/documents/196952?scroll_to=1833674 Here, just after we read about Elijah and Moses appearing, back from the dead, Jesus tells the disciples that he'll die and rise, but they don't understand. It's like it's all too much for the human brain to comprehend. Have you ever had a "This is too much to comprehend" moment, or a time when you were initially confused but looking back you thought - "Why couldn't I see it?" Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/196952?scroll_to=1833664 https://nowcomment.com/documents/196952?scroll_to=1833664 Jesus had given the disciples authority to cast out evil spirits, but apparently they couldn't get rid of this one. Passages like Ephesians 6:12 seems to suggest there are different 'rankings' of demons, perhaps some are stronger than others? Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:41:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/196952?scroll_to=1833641 https://nowcomment.com/documents/196952?scroll_to=1833641 This cloud is familiar? Where have we seen this? Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:37:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/196952?scroll_to=1833609 https://nowcomment.com/documents/196952?scroll_to=1833609 It seems as though the disciples just knew who the men were (Elijah and Moses). Some people think this means that we will automatically recognize each other in the after life, what do you think? No introductions necessary? Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:33:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/192673?scroll_to=1794760 https://nowcomment.com/documents/192673?scroll_to=1794760 How do we keep from doing this? Sat, 18 Apr 2020 21:24:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/192673?scroll_to=1794737 https://nowcomment.com/documents/192673?scroll_to=1794737 I wonder what kind of sign would have satisfied them? Like Elijah calling down fire from heaven like 1 Kings 18:38. I think the point is it wouldn't have mattered what Jesus did, healing people, feeding thousands, turning water to wine, they were so hardened they would never believe. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/192673?scroll_to=1794710 https://nowcomment.com/documents/192673?scroll_to=1794710 Not two chapters ago, Jesus fed 5000 people. Did they forget, or didn't have faith enough to think he couldn't do it again? Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:59:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189705?scroll_to=1794661 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189705?scroll_to=1794661 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:48:15 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189705?scroll_to=1794658 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189705?scroll_to=1794658 As a child you're responsible for obeying your father and mother so if they teach you to follow traditions you should! But as an adult, you need to investigate the scriptures to see that your behavior is consistent and obedient to God's word. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:47:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189705?scroll_to=1794653 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189705?scroll_to=1794653 What God decrees should be the final answer. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:45:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189705?scroll_to=1768168 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189705?scroll_to=1768168 Where Jesus was, people notice. Some versions say 'could not be hidden'. Is your life like that? Can Jesus not escape notice? Can he not be hidden? How do we make sure that Jesus' presence in our lives cannot be hidden? Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:17:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189705?scroll_to=1768164 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189705?scroll_to=1768164 How do you make sure your heart isn't far from God? When I read this I wondered about the pharisees how many things you could say about them, or about people in today's church like: They attend church, but their heart is far from Me. They read their Bible, but their heart is far from Me. They pray eloquently, but their heart is far from Me. They contribute money, but their heart is far from Me. They love to sing, but their heart is far from Me. They talk to others about Jesus, but their heart is far from Me. Check your heart place is it near to God? Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:02:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189705?scroll_to=1768144 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189705?scroll_to=1768144 The pharisees knew these requirements were only 'tradition' not actual scripture and yet they still criticized the disciples. They obviously chose tradition over scripture. It's not surprising today then, when you look at all the different Christian denominations and so many of them differ on traditional issues rather than focusing solely scripture. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:47:08 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1758798 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1758798 I don't know if I'm well content with those things. But I want to be! Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:02:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1758791 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1758791 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:00:17 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1758788 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1758788 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:00:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1758787 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1758787 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 11:59:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1732920 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1732920 What did they do in response to Jesus' instructions? Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:20:23 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1732918 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1732918 Was their job to change people's minds? Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:07:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1732915 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1732915 Why might Jesus have told them to take nothing except a staff? Sun, 05 Apr 2020 02:38:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1732913 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1732913 Jesus didn't let their unbelief or rejection stop Him, instead he went out and continued to teach in God's name. Likewise - we shouldn't let rejection stop us from proclaiming God's word. Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:00:17 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1732909 https://nowcomment.com/documents/184884?scroll_to=1732909 Isn't this the carpenter? Not exactly a complement...from the very beginning of Jesus ministry he was an affront to the religious and cultural establishment. Is that true of us today? Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1726690 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1726690 Here's a link to Mark 6: http://nowcomment.com/document/KCCMark6 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:39:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1708046 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1708046 Last day to comment, I'll post the next passage, Mark 6, tonight. Thanks for posting :) Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:47:36 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1708042 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1708042 You're right. He does have complete power, and He will work things out - it's not always like we expect obviously. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:46:38 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1708008 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1708008 Perhaps the torment is being absent from a human 'host', "seeking rest and does not find it." Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:45:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1680808 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1680808 I thought it was interesting the the people wanted the demon possessed man to leave, and the man wanted to leave and go with Jesus but Jesus said no. I got to thinking it's often difficult to understand God's ways. I bet you can think of examples of that (God doing something you didn't expect) in your own life. Share them as a response here if you want. Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:42:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1680787 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1680787 For demons, torment is to be removed from man's body? What do you think about that? Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:45:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1680785 https://nowcomment.com/documents/179119?scroll_to=1680785 Similar to last chapter: Why are you afraid? Have you no faith? This time: "Do not be afraid, only believe." Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/173947?scroll_to=1660179 https://nowcomment.com/documents/173947?scroll_to=1660179 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:34:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/173947?scroll_to=1647359 https://nowcomment.com/documents/173947?scroll_to=1647359 I agree, there's so much to listen and pay attention to. If one just wanted to hear pleasing things, even teachings veiled as truth they could (and many do). 2 Timothy 4:3"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires" But we're instructed to listen to word of the Lord, and submit to Him. Prov 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge Him; and he will keep your paths straight. Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:44:41 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/173947?scroll_to=1643099 https://nowcomment.com/documents/173947?scroll_to=1643099 With everything changing so quickly, schools and churches closing etc, it would be natural to wonder what comes next? Isaiah 41:10: says: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. What other verses do you use when things are unsettling? Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/173947?scroll_to=1643098 https://nowcomment.com/documents/173947?scroll_to=1643098 In verse 23: Just after saying: "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear." Jesus says in v24: Take care what you listen to. What do you think he means? Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/173947?scroll_to=1642718 https://nowcomment.com/documents/173947?scroll_to=1642718 What a great question for this time we're in, there are apparently 'storms'. Why is the world afraid? What do they have to fear? Better yet, what's the real problem: "Do you still have no faith?" Only faith in God can bring the peace the world so desparately seeks. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:21 -0500