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This week in our Bible study, we are exploring the divinity and humanity of Jesus. The author listed the different viewpoints from the first century after Christ’s death until now. Many struggled with the concept of him being both God and human. I found the different accounts hard to read and skimmed parts.
I understand the need for deeper study, but the Bible is God’s
Word and God said Jesus is both divine and human. If God said it, then it is. End
of the discussion for me.
Maybe I don’t have the same curiosity or concerns or doubts
as those who question Scripture. Perhaps I’m not enough of a scholar, but in my
mind, if it’s true, then there’s nothing to question.
Is this like becoming a child again, as Jesus instructed, believing
even if we don’t understand?
St. Paul wrote in Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the substance
of things to be hoped for, the evidence of things that appear not.”
Dear Lord, while I may not question Your Word, give me the
wisdom to study and learn, so that I might share with others. Jesus spent years
teaching his disciples, shouldn’t I sit at Your feet too? After all, study does
not mean doubt. Amen.
Do you struggle to understand or just accept it without
question?
I don't struggle with Jesus being both God and man, but I do struggle to understand other things in the Bible. It doesn't shake my faith. I just figure God's truth is fixed, and it's my understanding that's fluid. If I don't "get" something, then maybe I'll understand it next year or ten years from now or when I find a commentary that explains it clearly.
ReplyDeleteWell said, Priscilla. I agree. There are many things in the Bible that are hard to grasp. I figure it will all make sense one day, not necessarily here on earth, but definitely when we meet God face to face.
DeleteI have no problem with Jesus still being human as well as God. I was watching a video of the late David Pawson last Sunday morning and he spoke about asking an old lady why she prayed to Mary instead of Jesus, her answer was because Mary was a human like herself, but Jesus was to her now a Devine Being. He explained to her that though Jesus had received His glorified body when he ascended to the Father, he was still fully human. I am wondering what her Priest said to her if she told him what David had said.
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot we may never totally understand until we finally stand before Him and then all will become clear.
I agree with you. So many are confused, which is sad. I hope David's explanation helped her. As you mentioned, there are so many spiritual mysteries we won't understand until we get to heaven.
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