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292. If Christ Knew All Things, Did He Not Know that Judas Was Not a True Believer? Christ did not claim to know all things. He mentioned one thing that he did not know (Mar_13:32). At the same time he is said to have known what was in man (Joh_2:25), so he may have been … Continue reading “292 – If Christ Knew All Things, Did He Not Know that Judas Was Not a True Believer?”

290. Was Christ Omniscient in the Flesh? It is reasonable to suppose that in the days of his flesh Christ experienced some curtailment of divine attributes. We read of his being weary, of his weeping, of his praying, being hungry and thirsty, and being tempted. We read also of his increasing in wisdom (Luk_2:52). We … Continue reading “290 – Was Christ Omniscient in the Flesh?”

291. Does Christ's Admission that He Did Not Know the Time of the End Imply that He Was Not Divine? No, the inference (to be drawn from Mar_13:32) does not appear logical. We do not understand the union of the two natures in our Lord's person, and therefore cannot explain many of the difficulties which … Continue reading “291 – Does Christ's Admission that He Did Not Know the Time of the End Imply that He Was Not Divine?”

288. What Did Jesus Mean by Saying "Why Callest Thou Me Good"? The true meaning of the much discussed passage (Mar_10:17) quoted is thus explained by very good authority. Professor David Smith, who writes: " 'Master' or 'Teacher' was the regular appellation of a Jewish Rabbi, and it was accounted so honorable that it always … Continue reading “288 – What Did Jesus Mean by Saying "Why Callest Thou Me Good"?”

289. Why Was the Fig Tree Blighted? The fig tree incident related in Mar_11:13 has been a subject of much controversy, and the passage in Mar_11:13 has been claimed by some to be a mistake in the transcription of the record as to the words, "He found nothing but leaves, for the time of figs … Continue reading “289 – Why Was the Fig Tree Blighted?”

287. Who Was the Little Child That Jesus Took Up and Blessed? The details of these incidents in the life of Jesus, have been preserved to us only by tradition. It is said that the little child of whom the Saviour remarked, "of such is the kingdom of heaven" (Mar_9:36), afterwards became known to the … Continue reading “287 – Who Was the Little Child That Jesus Took Up and Blessed?”

285. How Should We Interpret Jesus' Words "The Damsel Is Not Dead, but Sleepeth"? The Saviour's language in Mar_5:39 was as though he had used the familiar figure "she hath fallen asleep" '97the same figure that is frequently employed in the Scriptures in describing death as sleep. (See Act_7:60; 1Co_15:6, 1Co_15:18; 2Pe_3:14.) Some have interpreted … Continue reading “285 – How Should We Interpret Jesus' Words "The Damsel Is Not Dead, but Sleepeth"?”

286. What Kind of Baskets Were Used in the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes? The Gospel accounts say: "They took up what remained over of the broken pieces twelve baskets full" (Mat_14:20). "They took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets" (Mar_8:8). There have been some differences among scholars as to … Continue reading “286 – What Kind of Baskets Were Used in the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes?”

283. What is Meant by Unto Them That Are without, All These Things Are Done in Parables"? In the passage in Mar_4:11-12 Jesus meant apparently that he made the difference between his teaching of disciples and of the ordinary people because of the spiritual insight of the former. It was of no use to give … Continue reading “283 – What is Meant by Unto Them That Are without, All These Things Are Done in Parables"?”

284. What Did Our Lord Mean When He Spoke of "The Mystery of the Kingdom''? The word "mystery," found in Mar_4:11-12 as in certain other places in Scripture, is not used in the classical sense of religious secrets or things incomprehensible, but of things of purely divine revelation'97 matters foreshadowed in the ancient economy and … Continue reading “284 – What Did Our Lord Mean When He Spoke of "The Mystery of the Kingdom''?”