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Matthew 17:
Jesus took Peter, James, and
John to a mountain where he transfigured gloriously and Jesus met with Moses as
well as Elijah. Then God declared Jesus as his son from heaven and demanded that
they listen to Jesus. This scared the disciples that they hid their faces.
When they looked up again, Jesus was all alone, and Jesus instructed them to say
nothing to anyone until he had risen from the dead. The disciples then
asked Jesus why the teachers of the law say that Elijah must return first and
Jesus made it clear to them that John the Baptist was the second Elijah, but
Jesus will be mistreated by the people like John the Baptist. Jesus healed
a boy with seizures because the disciples could not cast out the demon. Jesus
told them that they could not heal the boy because their faith was little and
with faith all things are possible. Jesus reminded them about his death and
resurrection, which made the disciples sad. Jesus asked Peter to catch a
fish, which will have the amount of the temple tax in its mouth, since the
earthly kings demand their taxes from other, but not their family members. Jesus
obeyed the Jewish law that did not contradict the expectation of God.
Matthew 18:
Jesus told the disciples that
the greatest in heaven is one with humility and
innocence. Whoever receives a child well in Jesus receives Jesus, but he who
causes a child who believe in Jesus to sin will suffer. Shame on the world for
the things that cause sin and through whom sin comes. It is better to be
disabled or lose a part of your body than to have your able or whole body thrown
into hell because of sin. The angels of children sees the face of God in heaven,
so each human has an angel in the presence of God. Jesus says that a shepherd
will leave 99 sheep to go search for the lost one because God wants no person
lost. Jesus says that when a brother offends you tell him his fault. If he
refuses to repent, get a witness or two. If he still refuses to repent
tell the church. If he still refuses to repent, then DO NOT ASSOCIATE with
him anymore. This is God and Jesus' rule for repentance & forgiveness. Jesus teaches that if two or more agree in his name it shall be
done by God and Jesus is with them.
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The Political & Spiritual Purpose of the
Holy Land
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Matthew 19:
Jesus
moves to the nation of Judah from nation of Israel and the Pharisees tested him
on when divorce is lawful. Jesus replied that marriage was ordained by God
so that man and woman becomes one flesh and be inseparable (Jesus opposes
divorce & homosexual marriages). Jesus also tells them that Moses allowed
divorce because they were stubborn, but God did not want divorce from the beginning
between man and woman. There should be no divorce except for marital
unfaithfulness. Jesus claims that heaven belongs to those who have the
innocence and humility of little children. Jesus told a rich man, who had
followed the law, but was still lacking, to sell all he had to give the poor and
then follow Jesus. The man could not abandon his wealth for God and he left very
sad. Jesus then informed all that it is easier for a camel to enter heaven than someone defined by his wealth. Those who follow Jesus despite their wealth,
family, and children will be rewarded in heaven and have eternal life. |
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