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1 | How were ancient "soundings" performed? | Acts 27:28 | SpreadWord | 82846 | ||
How did these ancient sailors take "soundings?" I was reading this chapter to my family last night, and my children asked me what "soundings" were. I told them that in modern times, it is sonar that calculates how deep the ocean is where you are. But, I could not explain how they would have done this in Bible times besides maybe letting down an anchor. But if this is true, then why does it say "soundings?" | ||||||
2 | Signficance of the Pomegranate | Ex 28:33 | SpreadWord | 25850 | ||
Thanks for the detailed information on the pomegranate. I too had seen this definition from the Easton Bible Dictionary. What I'm after is what this particular fruit signifies. What is the significance of the pomegranate when it is mentioned in scripture? | ||||||
3 | Pomegranates in Scripture | Ex 28:33 | SpreadWord | 25840 | ||
Can someone tell me the significance of the pomegranates, as it relates to Aaron's robe, when alternated with golden bells? The colors being blue, purple, and scarlet I'm sure are significant of truth, royalty, and blood respectively (all aspects of Christ), but what of the shape of the pomegranate itself? Although there are several scripture references, Exodus 28:33 stands out to me. | ||||||
4 | Why was Judas' kiss needed? | Matt 26:48 | SpreadWord | 21195 | ||
I tried to search for this question before asking, but couldn't seem to narrow it down. It is recorded that Judas Iscariot betrayed our Lord with a kiss. My question is, why did Jesus' persecutors need Judas' services? Didn't the soldiers know who Jesus was without the kiss of Judas? Jesus had been in the temple, preaching and accusing the pharisees of being hypocrites. He overturned the money changers. I'm sure his face would be remembered in Jerusalem. My only thoughts are that Judas led the soldiers to the garden where they could locate Jesus, but even then, the signal of the kiss was relied on to arrest the "correct" one. | ||||||
5 | Violence by force? Matt 11:12 | Matt 11:12 | SpreadWord | 1153 | ||
I'd like to hear some opinions on the meaning of this verse. I've heard teachers say that this is a "good thing" indicating that we should be "violent" in our pursuit of the kingdom of heaven, but it is difficult for me to accept this interpretation. To "suffer violence" seems to be something that undesirable, and an improper way to secure the kingdom of heaven. No "right" or "wrong" answers on this one that I know of, but I'd love to hear your comments. | ||||||