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121 | the 5th commandment | Ex 20:12 | azurelaw | 174805 | ||
Thank you Tim, Basically, I have the same thought of yours. However, why did Paul repeat the commandment in Ephesian 6:1-4 if it only directed to the Israelites in OT time? Was he also stressing a bit on God's promise? Was the promise meant to be the kingdom of God when applied to us (gentiles) nowadays? What was the original meaning of 'honour' in Greek, Latin? Because I am reading a Chinese bible (I am a Hong Kong citizen) together with an English (NIV) version. The meaning of 'honour' translated in Chinese, to my understanding, bears the meaning of 'obedience' and 'respect'. I don't get the meaning of 'honour'. Thanks again. Azure |
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122 | the 5th commandment | Ex 20:12 | azurelaw | 174786 | ||
Can anybody explain the meaning of the promise given in the 5th commandment - honour your parents? This promise was made straight direct to Israelite concerning Canaan (I guess?). How should we view this promise nowadays? Does "live long" mean physical longetivity? (I don't think so) If so, I think it wouldn't be a blessing in today's world with so many social problems. Thanks for helping me to understand this. |
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123 | Sam 2 Ch 15 v. 16 David n his concubines | 1 Samuel | azurelaw | 174520 | ||
I don't think David a good husband (probably bad and irresponsible). It is because I see no reason for David to leave his cocumbines behind in the palace when he fled from Absalom. How could the women take care of the palace when Absalom was going to take over the place? He (David) was risking his cocubines to the hands Absalom and putting the women in such an insulting situation. Evenmore, he (David) finally abandoned the women till they died (II Samuel 20:3). He had no excuse from this evil (Sorry that I have to say this). I really do not know what is God telling us about David in this case? Could it be David's selfishness or David's following the commandment of no adultery (since those women had slept with Absalom so David could not take them back again)? Were the women innocent? |
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124 | Acts Ch 15, verse 36 to 41 | 2 Tim 4:11 | azurelaw | 174446 | ||
There appeared a disageement between Paul and Barnabas concerning bringing Mark (or John) with them. It seems to me that Paul is a very tough person whereas Barnabas could be more gentle and would like to give chance to Mark (who might not be strong enough spiritually or physically?) in hoping that he could be part of their work and grow stronger. However, the result is a disagreement between the two. So when apply to today's church, what should we do as leaders in church? Shall we act like Paul to be tough and firm in the work of God or shall we be more understanding and caring to help the growth of who are weak? Did the bible mention somewhere that John (Mark) has improved and gained back Paul's trust? |
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125 | Matthew 13, v 31-32, Mustard Seed | Rom 14:17 | azurelaw | 174242 | ||
Can anyone explain in details what the parable of mustard seed mean in Matthew Ch 13 verse 31 to 32? I have read a book stating that the kingdom of heaven could be viewed as the church today and as it grows adnormally big (it is no longer a mustard plant)and becomes a tree, birds in the air (i.e. Satan's agent) come and nest in it. I don't know if this is according to the bible. I have searched the topic on this forum but most of the discussions concern the latter part of Matt which talked about faith to move mountain in relation with mustard seed. Only one or two brief discussions bear the similar content relate to my question. | ||||||
126 | Genesis - material for creating man | Gen 2:7 | azurelaw | 174029 | ||
Genesis Why did God make man with "dust" and not any other substances? Does "dust" symbolize anything in the creation of man? |
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127 | David's conspiracy on Uriah | 2 Sam 11:15 | azurelaw | 174034 | ||
2 Samuel verses 14 to 27 Can someone help to answer my following 2 questions? 1/ Joab received order from David to set Uriah up in the fiercest place to get him killed. Joab did follow David's instruction. Then why did Joab think the king would be angry with him? Why did he not just simply report to David that Uriah was killed in the battle? 2/ In David's reply to Joab's messenger, David told Joab not to be upset. What for was Joab upset about? Thanks in advance for all your help. |
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128 | sorry, I cannot find any. | Acts 6:2 | azurelaw | 173576 | ||
Is there any guidelines in the bible on the performance appraisal concerning the fulltime staff in Church? Since Chuch is a very unique organization, what kind of measuring scale should be considered? |
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