Something You Never Noticed

[Annette]

Do you ever find that you read a story in the Bible, that you think you know so well, and then you notice something you never noticed before?

Who knows, perhaps what you notice will be something we haven't noticed yet?

So, in out daily reading with my husband, I noticed that two of John's disciples ended up following Jesus.  

I remember learning the names of the disciples,  but somehow this never stood out until a couple weeks ago.

[BeyondET]

Interesting topic, I’ve been working on harmonizing the four gospels, Mark,Luke,Matthew,John.

something I’ve noticed some of the (Sermon on the Mount) is in Luke, it’s not presented as such in Luke but no doubt parts of the sermon are recorded in Luke.

 

Matthew 5:1~12 

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

 

Matthew 5:13 Salt Loses Saltiness

Luke 14:34~35 Salt Loses Saltiness

 

Matthew 5:14~16 Light of the World

 

Matthew 5:17~20 The Fulfillment of the Law

Luke 16:16~17  The Fulfillment of the Law

 

Matthew 5:21~26 Murder

 

Matthew 5:27~30 Adultery

 

Matthew 5:31~32 Divorce

Luke 16:18 Divorce 

 

Matthew 5:33~37 Oaths

 

Matthew 5:38~42 Eye for Eye

Matthew 5:43~48 Love for Enemies

 

Luke 6:27~28 Love for Enemies A

Luke 6:29~31 Eye for Eye

Luke 6:32~36 Love for Enemies B

 

Matthew 6:1~4 Giving to the Needy

 

Matthew 6:5~15 Prayer

Luke 11:1~8 Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer

 

Matthew 6:16~18 Fasting

 

Matthew 6:19~21 Treasures in Heaven

Luke 12:32~34 Treasures in Heaven 

 

Matthew 6:22~24 The Lamp of the Body

Luke 11:33~36 The Lamp of the Body

 

Matthew 6:25~34 Do Not Worry

Luke 12:22~31 Do Not Worry 

 

Matthew 7:1~6 Judging Others

Luke 6:37~42 Judging Others 

 

Matthew 7:7~12 Ask, Seek, Knock

Luke 11:9~13 Ask, Seek, Knock

 

Matthew 7:13~14 The Narrow and Wide Gates

 

Matthew 7:15~20 True and False Prophets

Matthew 7:21~23 True and False Disciples

 

Luke 6:43~45 A Tree and Its Fruit 

 

Luke 6:46~49 The Wise and Foolish Builders 

Matthew 7:24~29 The Wise and Foolish Builders

Edited February 25, 2021 by BeyondET

[Justin Adams]

5 hours ago, Annette said:

Do you ever find that you read a story in the Bible, that you think you know so well, and then you notice something you never noticed before?

Who knows, perhaps what you notice will be something we haven't noticed yet?

So, in out daily reading with my husband, I noticed that two of John's disciples ended up following Jesus.  

I remember learning the names of the disciples,  but somehow this never stood out until a couple weeks ago.

Yes. Poetry in Hebrew is not rhymes it is concepts. Hyperbole is often used.

Example: the Aramaic for camel and camel hair rope or twine is the same. So when it is mentioned about the rich man the the camel passing thru the eye of a needle, it is double in its meaning. Camel hair rope or twine is VERY difficult to thread.

[johnthebaptist]

16 hours ago, Annette said:

Do you ever find that you read a story in the Bible, that you think you know so well, and then you notice something you never noticed before?

Who knows, perhaps what you notice will be something we haven't noticed yet?

So, in out daily reading with my husband, I noticed that two of John's disciples ended up following Jesus.  

I remember learning the names of the disciples,  but somehow this never stood out until a couple weeks ago.

I remember reading long ago that God didn't want Israel to have a king, but they demanded one and he gave them one, or something like that.

What I just read a few days ago was that before the Israelis went into the promised land, God said he'd give Israel a king. It occurs to me, though, that doesn't mean he wanted them to have king.

[Sower]

17 hours ago, Annette said:

Do you ever find that you read a story in the Bible, that you think you know so well, and then you notice something you never noticed before?

Who knows, perhaps what you notice will be something we haven't noticed yet?

So, in out daily reading with my husband, I noticed that two of John's disciples ended up following Jesus.  

I remember learning the names of the disciples,  but somehow this never stood out until a couple weeks ago.

An epiphany..

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away:
and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.       John 15, 1-2

I studied John 15 in KJV many times, and wondered why those who actually  "beareth fruit" were purged.
Seemed like they were punished for doing good.
Then by chance I read the verse in the 'Living Bible and the verse read;

“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. ² He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit,
and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.

This version says "he prunes" the branches. Duh! I got it. Like my wife prunes her roses, to get more blossoms.
I understood that we are branches (believers) grafted into the true vine (Jesus) and as we abide, our Father, the vine tender, prunes us of unnecessary growth, that lessens/hampers the fruit. As I abide, the vine tender cuts away much of me so there is less of me, but more fruit. The nutrients from the vine can now produce fruit instead of me.
Less me, more fruit.

Epiphany: a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something. (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking. (3) : an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure

Learned what an epiphany was from Josheb. The above was one.
Thanks Annette, neat thread......

[Dennis1209]

19 hours ago, Annette said:

Do you ever find that you read a story in the Bible, that you think you know so well, and then you notice something you never noticed before?

Who knows, perhaps what you notice will be something we haven't noticed yet?

So, in out daily reading with my husband, I noticed that two of John's disciples ended up following Jesus.  

I remember learning the names of the disciples,  but somehow this never stood out until a couple weeks ago.

Hi Annette, which disciples are you talking about? My mind flashed to Polycarp and Irenaeus. 

But yeah, just recently finishing 1st and 2nd Samuel, studying and reading slowly 1 Samuel 23:11-13, I discovered God said some things would happen to David, and they did not. This lead me to a deeper study of predestination, omniscience and free will and choice. No matter our free will choice we exercise, the Lord knows the outcome and repercussions of any and all choices we may choose.  

[LearningToLetGo]

21 hours ago, Dennis1209 said:

just recently finishing 1st and 2nd Samuel, studying and reading slowly 1 Samuel 23:11-13, I discovered God said some things would happen to David, and they did not. This lead me to a deeper study of predestination, omniscience and free will and choice.

I am reading Heiser's book "The Unseen Realm" and he dedicates an entire chapter to 1 Samuel 23 and that very topic. 

[appy]

On 2/24/2021 at 8:17 PM, Annette said:

Do you ever find that you read a story in the Bible, that you think you know so well, and then you notice something you never noticed before?

Who knows, perhaps what you notice will be something we haven't noticed yet?

So, in out daily reading with my husband, I noticed that two of John's disciples ended up following Jesus.  

I remember learning the names of the disciples,  but somehow this never stood out until a couple weeks ago.

As soon as I read your post,  Hebrews 4:12 came to mind.  All scripture is God breathed. His word is living and active. So no matter how many times I read my bible, it is always new and fresh.  

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

 

[Dennis1209]

3 hours ago, LearningToLetGo said:

I am reading Heiser's book "The Unseen Realm" and he dedicates an entire chapter to 1 Samuel 23 and that very topic. 

Reading Unseen Realm is what brought it to my attention for further study. I guess I never paid that much attention to it as many times as I read it? 

[Jaydub]

On 2/24/2021 at 11:17 PM, Annette said:

Do you ever find that you read a story in the Bible, that you think you know so well, and then you notice something you never noticed before?

Who knows, perhaps what you notice will be something we haven't noticed yet?

So, in out daily reading with my husband, I noticed that two of John's disciples ended up following Jesus.  

I remember learning the names of the disciples,  but somehow this never stood out until a couple weeks ago.

Some times I think we look so hard into the meaning of the scriptures that we miss the simple things.

 I remember playing how big is the baby and then saying sooo big, then as they got older, you would say I love you this much and holding your arms out, then it was up to the ceiling, then up to the moon

I remember watching my daughter sitting on the floor playing with her blocks. She looked up and said daddy I love you up to the sky. That moment brought me to Palms 103 

¹¹ For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
    so great is his love for those who fear him;

God our Father is telling us, I love you up to the sky

The same thing I told my kids, We are his children and he loves us like we are his children