I am coming back 1 year later... to relearn, and to still learn... The Money matter one was exactly what I was in need to relisten, right now (2023)!! Thank you guys! Thank you God!!
I absolutely love the "table talk" format of study. It gives so much more insite because of both of your experiences and knowledge. Love it! I would love for you two to sit down and do a series on "character development!" Something practical for everyday use. And how the state of mind should be during the process. Life skills for success. Either way thank you both very much
Only God can know if one’s actions will lead to condemnation. So my rule is to not sin myself by taking my guess as knowledge. Only God knows the heart. What’s not a guess is judging facts. And making wise decisions by what we know. .
I can so identify with what Ty says about appreciating someone who is cranky while exercising patience. I have a disability called PMDD. To demonstrate how destructive it is, 8% of women experiencing PMS have PMDD. 14% of the 8% of women who have this condition attempt suicide because of their suffering. I suffered for for 27 years before I discovered it was a medical disability. I felt shame for feeling miserable and depressed for half of my life. I have experienced judgments, criricisms, stigma, job loss, academic failures etc while I myself was learning patience through my suffering. I now have had it returned to me through my amazing husband God has blessed me with. I think he is like a superman to be patient and understanding of such need.
From your favorite EGW book David: “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs.”-Matthew 7:6. "Jesus here refers to a class who have no desire to escape from the slavery of sin. By indulgence in the corrupt and vile their natures have become so degraded that they cling to the evil and will not be separated from it. The servants of Christ should not allow themselves to be hindered by those who would make the gospel only a matter of contention and ridicule. "But the Saviour never passed by one soul, however sunken in sin, who was willing to receive the precious truths of heaven. To publicans and harlots His words were the beginning of a new life. Mary Magdalene, out of whom He cast seven devils, was the last at the Saviour's tomb and the first whom He greeted in the morning of His resurrection. It was Saul of Tarsus, one of the most determined enemies of the gospel, who became Paul the devoted minister of Christ. Beneath an appearance of hatred and contempt, even beneath crime and degradation, may be hidden a soul that the grace of Christ will rescue to shine as a jewel in the Redeemer's crown. " Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing p. 129 We shouldn't view people as dogs and pigs but there are people who appreciate the truth about as much as dogs and pigs appreciate pearls. There are situations when we should speak up with the truth to admonish and encourage our brethren and times when it is best to be silent. May the Spirit help us to know the difference.
I was going to try and say the same thing. I just wasn't sure on the wording. But you have hit the nail on the head here. I totally agree with what you've said and it makes sense. There are certain situations especially out in the street, when I just want preachers to be silent because they are trying too hard to convict people, people who just have no interest and are just out to ridicule the preacher, or trample them underfoot as Jesus says. And this can actually damage the gospel. This is also why debates are risky, because as Christians we are to set an example. Normally on a debate its the person who has the loudest voice wins. Knowledge, understanding, morals, commonsense, intellectual conversation, etc. Is all off the table, and yeah...... But anyway. I agree with what you said and I believe this is what Jesus is communicating here.
We shouldn't view people as dogs and pigs but there are people who appreciate the truth about as much as dogs and pigs appreciate pearls. ohhh my flipping dayssss WOWser. hot dam
I love your series. My thoughts on the pearls is the Pearl of great price. Dont throw them or the Good News before the swine when they do not hear or accept.
Regarding the pigs and dogs reference, the Message Bible renders it this way: “Don’t be flip with the sacred. Banter and silliness give no honor to God. Don’t reduce holy mysteries to slogans. In trying to be relevant, you’re only being cute and inviting sacrilege.” Matthew 7:6 MSG Perhaps that helps?
Thank you! My perspective on the dog and pigs was this. Dogs tear apart, pigs are aggressive. Taking into account that the emotions assigned to that action, will be what will be done with good graces, when they don't have regard for them. God wants us to give good graces to everyone, regardless of how we feel. Simply because people choose to joke and malign that which is given with good intention, doesn't always end up making us feel hope. Having lived this for 36 years, I know that it's difficult to forgive, but it's necessary. Judgement is a positive thing when we don't compromise on the truth. Even when that truth doesn't leave us blameless. It allows a change in perspective. When we gracefully accept our wrong doing and we act in a Christlike way of repenting, we set the example that sinners aren't condemned forever. There is hope only in Christ.
Oh I love that Book! Yes David, Thoughts from the amount of blessings is also my favorite of Ellen White. Although all her books that I have read are fantastic💞 I can’t wait to meet that lady. She has been such an inspiration to me. What a wonderful friend- I can’t wait to meet her❣️
I’m loving this series. I’ve often wondered about the statements about judging that seemed to conflict with “you shall know them by their fruits” . You explained it well.
On the Dogs and Pigs, my take is: as Jesus is talking for a very Jewish audience, and Matthews is also writing for the same cultural background audience, sounds like it is an idiomatic language, well known, so current, by the people at that time that Matthews didn't see the need, also, to expand on that. Also, I personally think that Dr Jordan Peterson has a very simple, psychological, insight on that.
Yeah, it’s not to hard to see my own flaws 😐. I’m so glad Jesus knows everything about me. It’s such a relief that I can’t, and i don’t, need to hide anything from Him: but He still loves me anyway. 🥰
Psalm 34:8-10 King James Version “O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.” “O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.” “The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.” Amen 🙏
I watched this part on RUclips and loved it. Very clear, informative, and thought provoking on how we should interact and deal with others. Love Kingdome Manifesto and look forward to the next one. The most difficult book for me is the book of Hebrews, as far as how to share it with others, so if you do not mind thinking of perhaps presenting this book and breaking it down the way you both know how to do, that would be absolutely amazing.
Here’s the *subjects* I’d like to know more about from a Biblical perspective: *Honesty versus delusion- *Relationship versus illusion- In the light of “Actions Speak Louder Than Word’s.” Jesus was particularly expressive concerning “Thus saith the Lord”-“It is written” was a very important concept in the eyes of our Creator. Why do we, as His created people, have so much trouble performing the tasked set before us, when we have such awesome promise from Christ, of being compelled to accomplish what Jesus has called us to do? Our lack, and inability, boggles my mind. “What does living your neighbor as yourself” look like? Please forgive me, but I have what I believe to be Legitimate questions, which no one can, or is willing to answer. Sometimes I feel like I’m losing my mind over this! (no worries, I haven’t, yet). ‘No Man is an Island' No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as any manner of thy friends or of thine own were; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. -John Donne I wonder how many islands are really out there, and how we can be lead to help them?
Another great series, guys, after the very interesting series "Grasping Galatians": thanks a lot! May I suggest that you guys do the book of Romans or another Pauline letter next? Thanks for considering...
1.Looking forward to dig more on enigma of "pig&dog", If you guys would.. 2. Even in watching this video with did some rewind, I am still like,"what?" "it's approaching 55:10 already? Wow it's fast!
My simple saying has been to judge. But judge without condemnation. Condemning others is sin as it’s acting like you know their motives which only God knows.
Not of God: unloving is being Derogatory, Prideful, Patronizing, versus, the Fruits of the Holy Ghost: Charity, Favorable, Modest, Regardful. “Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:23
Here is what the thoughts from the mount of blessing says about yhe dog section. Give not that which is holy unto the dogs.”-Matthew 7:6. Jesus here refers to a class who have no desire to escape from the slavery of sin. By indulgence in the corrupt and vile their natures have become so degraded that they cling to the evil and will not be separated from it. The servants of Christ should not allow themselves to be hindered by those who would make the gospel only a matter of contention and ridicule. MB 129.1
Yes Ty. I am afraid to ask any questions in the Seventh Day Adventist Church because of fear that we will be considered a troublemaker, even though to me the question asked is really a legitimate question. people will judge that that question is not a good question, that you shouldn’t be asking it because you’re a troublemaker, when that may not be the case at all. I presume they get this idea from basically the scripture, Titus 3:9 “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.” In my opinion, Seventh Day Adventist should come up with a new book-“question approval list.”
Perhaps Matthew chapter 7v6 is not meant to be read in the context of 'judging others,' but as a part of the overall context of the wisdoms Jesus shares. For example, the following verse after verse 6 where Jesus says 'Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you...' (v7). This one is a different wisdom to both the preceeding verse as well as the verses on judging others. What I gathered from vs 6 has always been a word of wisdom to not share wisdom (pearls) with just anyone, because not everyone will appreciate wisdom or knowledge. Some will respond to wisdom and knowledge with hostility.
Or you have pearls but you're not perfect. So if you cast them to people that aren't "there yet" they will tear you apart verbally outing you with all of your sins or indiscretions. ?
I have enjoyed this series on Matthew 5-7. David you and Ty wanted to know what we thought about the difficult passage about Dogs and pigs in Matthew 7:6. Dogs were not looked at as man’s best friend in the first century Palestine. They would have looked at us as crazy to build dog houses, buy expensive food for dogs and pay for expensive surgeries for dogs to keep the family pet alive. Dogs where not important! You also do not give something valuable like pearls to dirty pigs. So I think Jesus is saying something sacred or extremely valuable like your relationship with God should never be hijacked by judgmental attitudes towards others.
Pearls are pearls of wisdom - deep truths. Swine are militant atheists who will misrepresent and miss interpret your words to the detriment of yourself and others in earshot. Angels weep to see the precious truth of heavenly origin cast before swine, to be seized by them and trampled with the mire and dirt. Cast not “your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.” [Matthew 7:6.] These are the words of the world's Redeemer. God's ministers should not count the opportunity of engaging in discussion a great privilege. All points of our faith are not to be borne to the front and presented before the prejudiced crowds. Jesus spoke before the Pharisees and Sadducees in parables, hiding the clearness of truth under symbols and figures, because they would make a wrong use of the truths he presented before them; but to his disciples he spoke plainly. We should learn from Christ's method of teaching, and be careful not to close the ears of the people by presenting truths which, not being fully explained, they are in no way prepared to receive.. GW92 191.2-GW92 191.3
Hi @bruced6543 I know this is two years later but the book is called Cult and Character by Roy Gane. DA talks about it in his series "Ablazing Grace" episode "Sanctuary Part 2"
Okay Gentlemen, this is totally off the subject, But I have nobody to ask who I can get an answer from, so I’m going to ask you so you can think about it and ponder it to determine if you want to get back to me, one day, about it. I was wondering about Communion: if there’s a biblical reason why we take it as often as we do, how often we’re actually supposed to take communion, and why, etc?
I could try to answer. Jesus said as often as you do this you remember me so there is no prescription on how often you should take it. Paul does warn in 1 Corinthians 11:29 that we should not eat and drink unworthily otherwise they become guilty and damned.
@@talentshapiro1928 Thank you for trying, but, I know there is an answer. I once, years ago, was told it was four times a year, not every week like some do, but four times a year for a really good Biblical reason, but I don’t remember the explanation of why that is. I’d like to find out again.
Matthew 7:6: Dogs and pigs are unclean and yes, Jesus is referring to heathens (spirits, Ephesians 6:12) just like in Acts 10:14 when he spoke to Peter. But we have to look at the context. There is a reason when a man grabs a woman and she calls him a pig or a hits on a mother and her daughter. Or even a woman who dresses provocatively. There are curtain situations, or mind sets (fleshy) that just aren’t worth it. Proverbs 26 4:14. We are not to become like them in their own folly to be tempted to sin. Some people just don’t get it for whatever reason. Have you ever heard the term, don’t argue with a psycho? Other scriptures for reference Leviticus 9:17, Gal 6:1, 1 John 2:9. Proverbs 9:8 Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you. I would love to see you guys revisit this because there are so many scriptures for reference. I think it’s worth a whole show.
Also if I could add: the devouring part of the pig is slander and using words and insults. This is called murder. 1 John 3:15 murders don’t go to heaven. It’s breaks the 6th commandment. It poisons the heart. Plus, it’s not our place to sit in the judgment seat of Jesus. To be also judged unfairly for the mistake to put on shoes to big for man, so to speak. There is a judgement but we are not to judge. Anyway, thank you.
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I am coming back 1 year later... to relearn, and to still learn... The Money matter one was exactly what I was in need to relisten, right now (2023)!! Thank you guys! Thank you God!!
I absolutely love the "table talk" format of study. It gives so much more insite because of both of your experiences and knowledge. Love it! I would love for you two to sit down and do a series on "character development!" Something practical for everyday use. And how the state of mind should be during the process. Life skills for success. Either way thank you both very much
Only God can know if one’s actions will lead to condemnation.
So my rule is to not sin myself by taking my guess as knowledge. Only God knows the heart.
What’s not a guess is judging facts. And making wise decisions by what we know. .
I can so identify with what Ty says about appreciating someone who is cranky while exercising patience. I have a disability called PMDD. To demonstrate how destructive it is, 8% of women experiencing PMS have PMDD. 14% of the 8% of women who have this condition attempt suicide because of their suffering. I suffered for for 27 years before I discovered it was a medical disability. I felt shame for feeling miserable and depressed for half of my life. I have experienced judgments, criricisms, stigma, job loss, academic failures etc while I myself was learning patience through my suffering. I now have had it returned to me through my amazing husband God has blessed me with. I think he is like a superman to be patient and understanding of such need.
Thank you both so much. I needed to hear this lesson…
I'm so grateful that you are back
Clarity at last. Praising God. Thankyou 🙏
From your favorite EGW book David:
“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs.”-Matthew 7:6.
"Jesus here refers to a class who have no desire to escape from the slavery of sin. By indulgence in the corrupt and vile their natures have become so degraded that they cling to the evil and will not be separated from it. The servants of Christ should not allow themselves to be hindered by those who would make the gospel only a matter of contention and ridicule.
"But the Saviour never passed by one soul, however sunken in sin, who was willing to receive the precious truths of heaven. To publicans and harlots His words were the beginning of a new life. Mary Magdalene, out of whom He cast seven devils, was the last at the Saviour's tomb and the first whom He greeted in the morning of His resurrection. It was Saul of Tarsus, one of the most determined enemies of the gospel, who became Paul the devoted minister of Christ. Beneath an appearance of hatred and contempt, even beneath crime and degradation, may be hidden a soul that the grace of Christ will rescue to shine as a jewel in the Redeemer's crown. " Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing p. 129
We shouldn't view people as dogs and pigs but there are people who appreciate the truth about as much as dogs and pigs appreciate pearls. There are situations when we should speak up with the truth to admonish and encourage our brethren and times when it is best to be silent. May the Spirit help us to know the difference.
I was going to try and say the same thing. I just wasn't sure on the wording. But you have hit the nail on the head here. I totally agree with what you've said and it makes sense.
There are certain situations especially out in the street, when I just want preachers to be silent because they are trying too hard to convict people, people who just have no interest and are just out to ridicule the preacher, or trample them underfoot as Jesus says. And this can actually damage the gospel.
This is also why debates are risky, because as Christians we are to set an example. Normally on a debate its the person who has the loudest voice wins. Knowledge, understanding, morals, commonsense, intellectual conversation, etc. Is all off the table, and yeah......
But anyway. I agree with what you said and I believe this is what Jesus is communicating here.
We shouldn't view people as dogs and pigs but there are people who appreciate the truth about as much as dogs and pigs appreciate pearls. ohhh my flipping dayssss WOWser. hot dam
Indeed, there is a fine line between knowing them by their fruits, and judging.
Good lesson
I love your series. My thoughts on the pearls is the Pearl of great price. Dont throw them or the Good News before the swine when they do not hear or accept.
Regarding the pigs and dogs reference, the Message Bible renders it this way:
“Don’t be flip with the sacred. Banter and silliness give no honor to God. Don’t reduce holy mysteries to slogans. In trying to be relevant, you’re only being cute and inviting sacrilege.”
Matthew 7:6 MSG
Perhaps that helps?
Thank you! My perspective on the dog and pigs was this. Dogs tear apart, pigs are aggressive. Taking into account that the emotions assigned to that action, will be what will be done with good graces, when they don't have regard for them. God wants us to give good graces to everyone, regardless of how we feel. Simply because people choose to joke and malign that which is given with good intention, doesn't always end up making us feel hope. Having lived this for 36 years, I know that it's difficult to forgive, but it's necessary. Judgement is a positive thing when we don't compromise on the truth. Even when that truth doesn't leave us blameless. It allows a change in perspective. When we gracefully accept our wrong doing and we act in a Christlike way of repenting, we set the example that sinners aren't condemned forever. There is hope only in Christ.
Oh I love that Book! Yes David, Thoughts from the amount of blessings is also my favorite of Ellen White. Although all her books that I have read are fantastic💞 I can’t wait to meet that lady. She has been such an inspiration to me. What a wonderful friend- I can’t wait to meet her❣️
I’m loving this series. I’ve often wondered about the statements about judging that seemed to conflict with “you shall know them by their fruits” . You explained it well.
On the Dogs and Pigs, my take is: as Jesus is talking for a very Jewish audience, and Matthews is also writing for the same cultural background audience, sounds like it is an idiomatic language, well known, so current, by the people at that time that Matthews didn't see the need, also, to expand on that. Also, I personally think that Dr Jordan Peterson has a very simple, psychological, insight on that.
Would you be open to doing a series on the sanctuary and how it applies to daily life in our modern world
Yeah, it’s not to hard to see my own flaws 😐.
I’m so glad Jesus knows everything about me. It’s such a relief that I can’t, and i don’t, need to hide anything from Him: but He still loves me anyway. 🥰
Psalm 34:8-10
King James Version
“O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
“O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.”
“The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.”
Amen 🙏
I would love to see you go through the book of Romans
AMEN
Could you do a series on mental health in the bible?
Jesus is a genius! 😃
I love this subject❣️
I love how you both explained the bible and hope you keep up the great work. Xx
Thank you for this session. May God help me to apply in my daily life. MGB.
I Really enjoyed spending this portion of the Sabbath with you both. A very happy sabbath to you and your families❣️😇
I watched this part on RUclips and loved it. Very clear, informative, and thought provoking on how we should interact and deal with others. Love Kingdome Manifesto and look forward to the next one. The most difficult book for me is the book of Hebrews, as far as how to share it with others, so if you do not mind thinking of perhaps presenting this book and breaking it down the way you both know how to do, that would be absolutely amazing.
for the meantime --- Clash of minds - Walter Veith has a wonderful study on Hebrews.
An overview of Romans or Hebrews would be so helpful.
Here’s the *subjects* I’d like to know more about from a Biblical perspective:
*Honesty versus delusion-
*Relationship versus illusion-
In the light of “Actions Speak Louder Than Word’s.” Jesus was particularly expressive concerning “Thus saith the Lord”-“It is written” was a very important concept in the eyes of our Creator. Why do we, as His created people, have so much trouble performing the tasked set before us, when we have such awesome promise from Christ, of being compelled to accomplish what Jesus has called us to do? Our lack, and inability, boggles my mind. “What does living your neighbor as yourself” look like?
Please forgive me, but I have what I believe to be Legitimate questions, which no one can, or is willing to answer. Sometimes I feel like I’m losing my mind over this! (no worries, I haven’t, yet).
‘No Man is an Island'
No man is an island entire of itself; every man
is a piece of the continent, a part of the main;
if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe
is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as
well as any manner of thy friends or of thine
own were; any man's death diminishes me,
because I am involved in mankind.
And therefore never send to know for whom
the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.
-John Donne
I wonder how many islands are really out there, and how we can be lead to help them?
If you made the graphic run counter clockwise we could read it. 😊
Thank you so much for these series!!! Such a blessing🙏
Suggestion for next series CHRIST'S PARABLES. May GOD bless and keep you, brothers!
Another great series, guys, after the very interesting series "Grasping Galatians": thanks a lot! May I suggest that you guys do the book of Romans or another Pauline letter next? Thanks for considering...
1.Looking forward to dig more on enigma of "pig&dog", If you guys would.. 2. Even in watching this video with did some rewind, I am still like,"what?" "it's approaching 55:10 already? Wow it's fast!
Thanks GUYS! It was fun!
My simple saying has been to judge. But judge without condemnation. Condemning others is sin as it’s acting like you know their motives which only God knows.
Not of God: unloving is being Derogatory, Prideful, Patronizing, versus, the Fruits of the Holy Ghost: Charity, Favorable, Modest, Regardful.
“Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:23
Here is what the thoughts from the mount of blessing says about yhe dog section.
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs.”-Matthew 7:6.
Jesus here refers to a class who have no desire to escape from the slavery of sin. By indulgence in the corrupt and vile their natures have become so degraded that they cling to the evil and will not be separated from it. The servants of Christ should not allow themselves to be hindered by those who would make the gospel only a matter of contention and ridicule. MB 129.1
Yes Ty. I am afraid to ask any questions in the Seventh Day Adventist Church because of fear that we will be considered a troublemaker, even though to me the question asked is really a legitimate question. people will judge that that question is not a good question, that you shouldn’t be asking it because you’re a troublemaker, when that may not be the case at all. I presume they get this idea from basically the scripture, Titus 3:9 “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.” In my opinion, Seventh Day Adventist should come up with a new book-“question approval list.”
I'm sorry you've had this experience. For those who are seeking, asking questions is a necessity.
I’m listening yes, but I’m also picturing myself on one of those unoccupied sides of the table. Lol
💙💙🎉🎉
Perhaps Matthew chapter 7v6 is not meant to be read in the context of 'judging others,' but as a part of the overall context of the wisdoms Jesus shares. For example, the following verse after verse 6 where Jesus says 'Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you...' (v7). This one is a different wisdom to both the preceeding verse as well as the verses on judging others.
What I gathered from vs 6 has always been a word of wisdom to not share wisdom (pearls) with just anyone, because not everyone will appreciate wisdom or knowledge. Some will respond to wisdom and knowledge with hostility.
Or you have pearls but you're not perfect. So if you cast them to people that aren't "there yet" they will tear you apart verbally outing you with all of your sins or indiscretions. ?
I have enjoyed this series on Matthew 5-7. David you and Ty wanted to know what we thought about the difficult passage about Dogs and pigs in Matthew 7:6. Dogs were not looked at as man’s best friend
in the first century Palestine. They would have looked at us as crazy to build dog houses, buy expensive food for dogs and pay for expensive surgeries for dogs to keep the family pet alive. Dogs where not important! You also do not give something valuable like pearls to dirty pigs. So I think Jesus is saying something sacred or extremely valuable like your relationship with God should never be hijacked by judgmental attitudes towards others.
Pearls are pearls of wisdom - deep truths. Swine are militant atheists who will misrepresent and miss interpret your words to the detriment of yourself and others in earshot.
Angels weep to see the precious truth of heavenly origin cast before swine, to be seized by them and trampled with the mire and dirt. Cast not “your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.” [Matthew 7:6.] These are the words of the world's Redeemer.
God's ministers should not count the opportunity of engaging in discussion a great privilege. All points of our faith are not to be borne to the front and presented before the prejudiced crowds. Jesus spoke before the Pharisees and Sadducees in parables, hiding the clearness of truth under symbols and figures, because they would make a wrong use of the truths he presented before them; but to his disciples he spoke plainly. We should learn from Christ's method of teaching, and be careful not to close the ears of the people by presenting truths which, not being fully explained, they are in no way prepared to receive.. GW92 191.2-GW92 191.3
There was a book that DA recommended about the sanctuary, does anyone remember the author and title?
Hi @bruced6543 I know this is two years later but the book is called Cult and Character by Roy Gane. DA talks about it in his series "Ablazing Grace" episode "Sanctuary Part 2"
Okay Gentlemen, this is totally off the subject, But I have nobody to ask who I can get an answer from, so I’m going to ask you so you can think about it and ponder it to determine if you want to get back to me, one day, about it. I was wondering about Communion: if there’s a biblical reason why we take it as often as we do, how often we’re actually supposed to take communion, and why, etc?
I could try to answer. Jesus said as often as you do this you remember me so there is no prescription on how often you should take it. Paul does warn in 1 Corinthians 11:29 that we should not eat and drink unworthily otherwise they become guilty and damned.
@@talentshapiro1928
Thank you for trying, but, I know there is an answer. I once, years ago, was told it was four times a year, not every week like some do, but four times a year for a really good Biblical reason, but I don’t remember the explanation of why that is. I’d like to find out again.
"Wrestling with Romans" for the next series?
Matthew 7:6: Dogs and pigs are unclean and yes, Jesus is referring to heathens (spirits, Ephesians 6:12) just like in Acts 10:14 when he spoke to Peter. But we have to look at the context. There is a reason when a man grabs a woman and she calls him a pig or a hits on a mother and her daughter. Or even a woman who dresses provocatively. There are curtain situations, or mind sets (fleshy) that just aren’t worth it. Proverbs 26 4:14. We are not to become like them in their own folly to be tempted to sin. Some people just don’t get it for whatever reason. Have you ever heard the term, don’t argue with a psycho? Other scriptures for reference Leviticus 9:17, Gal 6:1, 1 John 2:9. Proverbs 9:8 Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.
I would love to see you guys revisit this because there are so many scriptures for reference. I think it’s worth a whole show.
Also if I could add: the devouring part of the pig is slander and using words and insults. This is called murder. 1 John 3:15 murders don’t go to heaven. It’s breaks the 6th commandment. It poisons the heart.
Plus, it’s not our place to sit in the judgment seat of Jesus. To be also judged unfairly for the mistake to put on shoes to big for man, so to speak. There is a judgement but we are not to judge. Anyway, thank you.
Does anybody ‘really’ feel good about themselves? Maybe it’s an illusion? 🤷🏼♀️