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May 09, 2008
Why do Jesus`s enemies keep demanding a sign? Why doesn`t Jesus do a miracle for them?

Jesus performed many miracles that helped the people. Sometimes they were witnessed by the Pharisees. The truth is that it wasn't that He didn't perform miracles, it was that they wanted to have control when and where he did them.  They demanded signs, and then they did not accept that the signs were from God. 

When Jesus spoke with authority they were afraid. The demand for miracles from the pharisees and saducees was for useless random acts that served only their purpose. and did not produce faith in God.  


By: Margaret Ayala - May 09, 2008 - Public
Category: The Demand for a Sign
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May 07, 2008
Why did Jesus call the Pharisees blind? What were they unable to see?

Jesus called the Pharisees blind because they worshipped tradition more than God's written word. They had no idea that they were hypocrites, blind to God's words, or that their hearts were far from Him. 

They lived by tradition for so long that they missed God's true message of love, kindness, forgiveness, patience and perservence. Blessed is the man who perserveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12)

Another principle was that of the heart.  They didn't understand that what comes out of the mouth is a heart issue.  (Matt 12: 34 & 35) You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good" for out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.  The good man brings good out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. 


By: Margaret Ayala - May 07, 2008 - Public
Category: Clean and Unclean
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May 07, 2008
How did the woman`s words and action show her faith?
The words and actions showed her faith. She was persistent; knowing that Jesus and Jesus alone could cure her daughter.  Her certainty was the act of true faith in the power and divinity of Christ.

By: Margaret Ayala - May 07, 2008 - Public
Category: The Faith of the Canaanite Woman
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May 06, 2008
What lesson do you think Jesus was teaching His disciples when He fed the multitude with five loaves and two fish?

I think the lesson was that He is capable of doing all things that the Father gives Him power to do. He wanted to show them that He provides for those in need when its necessary. He chooses the places and circumstances to perform miracles.  


By: Margaret Ayala - May 06, 2008 - Public
Category: Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
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May 06, 2008
Why did Peter begin to sink when he became afraid? When is it wrong to be afraid?

Peter became afraid because his faith was weak, and like others, he was motivated by fear --- at that point he began to sink.

It is wrong to be afraid because of the promises that God has made to us. We are told (Isaiah 41:10) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.


By: Margaret Ayala - May 06, 2008 - Public
Category: Jesus Walks on the Water
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