Category: Religion / Religious


How Many Times Was Jesus Tempted?

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May 12, 2024

In Matthew 4:1-11, we read about the devil tempting Jesus. Then, we don’t read about any more temptations after that. Therefore, some people think Jesus was only tempted those three times. However, does it make sense to say that Jesus was only tempted those three times, given what we are told in Hebrews 4?

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.

Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)
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Psalm 56:3, Put Your Trust in God

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May 11, 2024

Scripture

In God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?

Psalm 56:11 (NIV)

Observation

In 1 John 4:18, we’re given this insight.

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Did the Disciples Drink Jesus’ Blood?

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May 10, 2024

Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom” (emphasis added).

Matthew 26:27-29 (NIV)

I was surprised today when I was investigating a question about Matthew 26:29 and stumbled across the idea that Jesus offered up his literal blood for the disciples to drink at the Last Supper. Either he (Jesus) opened up a vein or changed the wine into blood as he did with the water and wine (John 2). 

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Being Kicked When You’re Down

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May 9, 2024

Scripture

As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the same clan as Saul’s family came out from there. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and he cursed as he came out. He pelted David and all the king’s officials with stones, though all the troops and the special guard were on David’s right and left. As he cursed, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you murderer, you scoundrel! The Lord has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. The Lord has given the kingdom into the hands of your son Absalom. You have come to ruin because you are a murderer!”

Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head.”

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