Jesus, while he walked the earth, had a large drawing among the people. Some followed him wherever he went and listened to him raptly. Those that were able to get close enough were able to have conversations with Jesus and what they learned could be used today. This information has been, largely, ignored in this modern world and studying his word has taken a back seat to other things.
A world of politics legislate against the words that Jesus has given us. If this was studied with the same seriousness as some of this legislation we would have a better society. It has been captured and available for all and there is no real need for a person to person conversation which is not possible anyway.
A very delicate decision by a visitor around Jesus would be the questions around the purposes of war. Some would think they are going to bring up the fact that there were a lot of wars in the Old Testament. They would, of course, be missing the point as these were undertaken during a time that people were not living in the grace that he represents.
Gun control would likely be a subject many would bring up to him. Yes, he said that blessed are the peace makers, however, he did not discourage his followers from carrying the weapons of the day. He was also not a fan of unnecessary violence balanced against the need to defend oneself.
Abortion is another topic that people think is fine for them. They have not read, apparently, the statement he made about knowing people while they were still in the womb. These people would have all believe that his words are not modern and he did not have any of the same pressures they have today. Just reading, with comprehension, some of his words would show the love and compassion he has for all.
There are a lot of people who have been under the impression that if they had the chance they would really give it to Jesus about all this stuff he has said. They are not aware of the fact that the nature of men and women, down through all of the ages, has not changed and he has seen it all. They could no more give a lecture to the Son of God than they could change the way the earth revolves around the sun.
Reading the Bible, not all of the talks Jesus had with people will make a great many modern people happy for the issues they are presented. These have been written down and they are available for an imagined conversation with him. Most people, facing the choices they have and the decisions they make will feel bad about them if they knew what the right choice was.
The very many conversations with Jesus that people think they would do is offered to others only because a face to face is not possible. They know that they would have to actually think about their lives and what they have done with them This would not settle well for them and they know they fall far short of what is expected of them.
A world of politics legislate against the words that Jesus has given us. If this was studied with the same seriousness as some of this legislation we would have a better society. It has been captured and available for all and there is no real need for a person to person conversation which is not possible anyway.
A very delicate decision by a visitor around Jesus would be the questions around the purposes of war. Some would think they are going to bring up the fact that there were a lot of wars in the Old Testament. They would, of course, be missing the point as these were undertaken during a time that people were not living in the grace that he represents.
Gun control would likely be a subject many would bring up to him. Yes, he said that blessed are the peace makers, however, he did not discourage his followers from carrying the weapons of the day. He was also not a fan of unnecessary violence balanced against the need to defend oneself.
Abortion is another topic that people think is fine for them. They have not read, apparently, the statement he made about knowing people while they were still in the womb. These people would have all believe that his words are not modern and he did not have any of the same pressures they have today. Just reading, with comprehension, some of his words would show the love and compassion he has for all.
There are a lot of people who have been under the impression that if they had the chance they would really give it to Jesus about all this stuff he has said. They are not aware of the fact that the nature of men and women, down through all of the ages, has not changed and he has seen it all. They could no more give a lecture to the Son of God than they could change the way the earth revolves around the sun.
Reading the Bible, not all of the talks Jesus had with people will make a great many modern people happy for the issues they are presented. These have been written down and they are available for an imagined conversation with him. Most people, facing the choices they have and the decisions they make will feel bad about them if they knew what the right choice was.
The very many conversations with Jesus that people think they would do is offered to others only because a face to face is not possible. They know that they would have to actually think about their lives and what they have done with them This would not settle well for them and they know they fall far short of what is expected of them.
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