Bible Discussion Thread

Was Matthew a solder of James

Googling that question is a rabbit path. Skip Wikipedia on that.

One of Jesus's brothers was named James. Another one named Jude, wrote the Book of Jude.

Jesus did not have an earthly dad. The Holy Spirit overshadowed Mary and she (being a Virgin: before, during and after; conceived Jesus (he called himself the Son of Man)

The Zebedee brothers, John and James, became disciples.

Skip wikipaedia on everything ! pick your bible up and start reading it ! do not rely on people to tell you about god ! read it aaaall for yourself !

I read commentaries sometimes. There is a Commentary Search link on this website.

Lots of Bible students use it. We use Bible Dictionary, Concordance, History, Multiple Commentaries, and other "helps".

A serious student uses what is available. If you street evangelize, you have need of being enabled to give an answer for what you believe; along with a huge amount of Grace and Mercy.

The more we know, is a pool of Living Water the Holy Spirit has, to draw the lost to the Savior of their souls. Like the woman who met Jesus at the well. She ran to her neighborhood and told them, "COME SEE A MAN!! Who told me all of my life history." The entire community was saved, as a result. That is remarkable and worth remembering.

Apologies. Mishael

I once read a commentary ,when i was quiet young and hadnt read all the Bible yet ,that tried to tell me that Matthew ch 11 v 16 & 17 were about a game that children in the mid east must have played ,it waffled on for about two pages making all kinds of presumptions and assumptions and guesses about theses two verses ,im done with commentaries and have been for many years ,i trust what God says not what people say ,i by no means understand everything in the Bible and i dont expect i shall in this life but ever time i read it i feel like i put one more piece in a very big jigsaw puzzle and i see just a little bit clearer ,as long as that still happens on a regular basis i am happy but thankyou for your advice ,we are not all the same and we dont have to be ,may God continue to bless you every day .

If you reject commentators' understanding of Matthew 11:16,17, how do you then understand those verses?

I generally accept a comment, if made by one well studied in the Scriptures & who gives it a good support/defence, but leave the matter open till the Spirit reveals otherwise. So what I'm saying is, let's not discount all commentaries as I believe many of them have much to teach us as well, that will help us in understanding the Bible better. Otherwise, one should refuse to attend a Fellowship as the preacher offers a verbal commentary to us.

The Peace Prayer by John Michael Talbot on Youtube. It's just a song by a singer. Nothing else.

I hear the sweetness of Jesus in your words. It is always ok to ask Jesus for more: more light, a deeper understanding, a window into His heart to see the love He has for all people.

To be a part of His body; in the body of Christ: his hands, his feet, his ear to hear the cries of people in need or lost in spiritual darkness. There's a song I sing: ' Lord make me an Instrument'. It's on YouTube.

May the Lord show you every answer that you seek; and give you a hunger for more.

Joseph was undoubtedly Jesus earthly dad. You are totally wrong about that. Read Matt 1. Jesus earthly genealogy starts with King David and also with Adam in Luke 3:38. Please stop thinking carnally and be inspired by the Holy Ghost.

I meant genetically of course.

Joseph and Mary were both chosen to be Jesus's parents. Why is it so easy to be offended when the details are recorded in scripture? I was not disputing anything. I'm sorry you were upset by my comment.

I wrote that a little wrong. Jesus was not "begotten" by and earthy father.

Jesus was not Begotten by any earthly father. The begotten are whom born through normal biological relationship with their father and mother. Jesus was conceived by Holy Spirit in the Mary's womb. Joseph never knew Mary.

Hello Gary,

I'm sure what Mishael was stating is only that Jesus was not "conceived" by a human father or man. The Holy Ghost conceived Mary and He was born of a virgin. God in Heaven was His only real Father. Joseph the Carpenter was His earthy "dad" as I'm sure Mishael knows.

God Bless.