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Yes it part of was a plan, but if it wasn't Judas it would have been someone else to betray Christ. The Lord tries to give us as many chances as possible to "not" make the choices that will lead us to darkness, he was giving Judas another opportunity to become the true disciple he was capable of...

Wasn't it forbidden for those who were "unclean" to enter the temple? (lepers, blind, palsy, disabled, deaf, etc.) Leviticus 13 outlines how unclean are treated. So it was for beggars like Lazarus who was a full of "sores" (KJV bible). He was most likely physically weak from malnutrition, and he...

The Jewish remnant of Israel was planted in God's (the certain man) world (vineyard). He said to His son (the dresser) that during the three years of Jesus' ministry He came seeking this fruit (faith, righteousness, good works, gifts of the Spirit, among the people) and found none. So God...

In these particular verses I see that the unbelievers eventually will separate themselves from the faithful children of God's family. If they refuse to receive the Gospel, shut Christ out of their lives, it will cause them to become bitter and hostile toward their "own family". (see Matthew...

The children could feel your love for The Lord! Yes when we submit our will to God the spirit will direct us to do the things that are pleasing unto Him. He will direct our paths if we have faith, and he provides the way for us to accomplish whatever he asks us to do! We must all be like those...

Fig trees are known to produce fruit before the leaves, this parable is a symbolism of a person or people pretending to be religious or a righteous people (hypocrites) full of words (leaves) but are without the true fruits of a spiritual life. Like the tree, an individual who is a true disciple...

Yes, that is what the Atonement of Jesus Christ does for us, it not only saves us from our sins if we humbly repent but it redeems us of the pains and sufferings we endure in this life. The Lord only asks us to forgive and he will take care of the rest/make up the difference. The atonement...

What mother or father is in pain when they see their child suffer, physically or spiritually? They are desperate to find a way to save them? This woman's daughter was vexed with a devil? Who can the devil possess or control...those with spiritual sins, those who are not saved. Perhaps she knew...

Seeds that fall by the Wayside: those people who hear the words and teachings of Christ but do not comprehend it and will not accept it. They are easily lead away by Satan through disobedience. Perhaps it was for these people that the parables were given. Seeds in stony places: those people...

If you can imagine how this woman must have felt, how she was treated because she was unclean, she was alone. (Levitucus 15 goes into detail of the law). We must admit that we need Him. Everything we have, and every breath we breathe is because of Him, our service to others our desire to do...

We can pray anywhere, anytime and in anyway (in our minds, in our closet, with our family, with friends), God just wants to hear from us. Just as any parent wants their child to come to him when they are troubled, have questions or needs comfort, we need to talk with our Father in Heaven. Prayer...

Fasting purifies our soul, it brings us closer to God. Yes people are required to fast for bloodwork but to really "fast" should be for a purpose and combined with prayer, ie. for healing (spiritual or physical), for someone else, or for a specific need. Our father in heaven wants to bless us...

Agree. The Sermon on the Mount set the standard for the higher law, and teaches more about true discipleship. We should follow through with our oath or promise to our fellowmen and to God (See Deuteronomy 23:21). We should also keep our word/communication simple and clear, to avoid confusion...

Mamatutu is right, stock up. There's nothing wrong with being prepared. We don't know when rough times will arise (job loss, rise in food prices, illness, death of breadwinner, or even if the economy gets WORSE than it is right now). With the country is so deep in the hole of debt, when will it...