The Bible In A Year 195
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1 Kings 12-13, Luke 24:1-35
41 thoughts on "The Bible In A Year 195"
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That confuses me too. One conclusion might be “if you know God has spoken on a matter, do not let anyone persuade you to do otherwise, even another believer. “
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Amen!!!!!
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Can anyone explain why the prophet led the man of God astray in the 1 Kings passage? I’m confused as to why one prophet encouraged another to break a promise with God.
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Perhaps to point out that we should trust what God tells us and what he speaks to us, rather than man. People will always try to speak over you and tell you what you should and shouldn’t do, but you only need to worry about what the Lord tells you. Only He knows the plans for you, so He knows what you need to hear and when. Man only sees the present and goes off of what they think they know. God ACTUALLY knows.
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Yeah, and this prophet lived in the tribes of Israel that were turning away from God, and clearly he was doing nothing to stop it.
It seems as though there is a difference in being a prophet by profession, and being a man of God–someone so close to God’s heart that they are willing and able to hear His voice, deliver his message, and do what he says.
This prophet seems to have not only turned away from God, but also has the same attitude as Satan in the garden of Eden: “Did God really say that?”
Kinda like if someone tells you how God has been leading them, be careful not to lead them astray by suggesting that what God said is not true. We do have to be careful not to turn people away from God simply by offering our own advice over what God has said through his word.
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Thanks for your response Emily, I was really confused about that passage too! Historical context always helps
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I can see your point – I agree!
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I was really struck by the passage in the Old Testament today. The king abandoned the counsel of the wise old men and instead listens to the opinions of the young men his age and that’s when everything began to fall apart. I was reminded how very important it is to have people in our lives who are further in their walk and have experience beyond our own to lend wisdom to us. It’s easy to live with just our circle of peers, but life is so much richer when we have wise counsel as well….
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Very true!
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I see a parallel between the story of Rehoboam and the prophet from Judah. Both had a decision to make of who to trust, and both made the wrong choice. One to listen to man instead of God, and one to listen to inexperienced friends instead of wise counselors. Be careful who you listen to!
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What’s the symbolism of the last verse in today’s passage in Luke? Why did Jesus become known to them only after the breaking of the bread? Does that refer in some way to Christ’s brokenness on the cross (since he is the bread of life), or does it speak to our own brokenness?
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I think it reminds them of the last supper! “Do this in remembrance of me”.
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I don’t think it necessarily has a mystical symbolic meaning. It’s possible that God just opened their eyes at that time!
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Luke 24:5 Why do you look for the living among the dead?
Such a profound question! I wonder sometimes if we still carry on this way? Christ is alive, and through His grace and sacrifice, we are free! But still, we left ourselves be burdened by the guilt of past mistakes and anxieties of this day and age. But if Christ is alive, and we know he is, why do we let ourselves live as if He hadn’t freed us? Let’s stop looking for the living among the dead and live with the inheritance that He bought for us–He is alive, and He is risen!
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Leah this is such a great insight and challenge for me. Thank you for sharing. Amazing that we are asked to die to ourselves every day. He has risen and we have new life in Him. Amen!
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Wow these are two wonderful passages today!
Jesus is risen, AMEN! Oh how I wish I could be with the two on the road as Jesus explained to them the meanings of all the Old Testament, and how it spoke towards the Messiah’s death and new kingdom!!
If that isn’t encouragement enough to read through the Old Testament and study how the gospel can be seen in all of it, then I don’t know what is. I’ve been blessed every time a pastor, speaker, or class teacher (Christian college!) has taken the time to explain how the gospel can be seen in whichever old Testament passage we’re in. I would encourage you all to look for it and seek out understanding as I do this too, as it will certainly enrich your faith!
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That’s great encouragement Emily! Thank you!
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33 And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together. These followers were so excited to know their Lord was alive they walked a day’s journey back to tell the apostles. I hope I am excited to share the good news
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The Lord had risen indeed! Amen and amen.
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