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NASB | Matthew 10:5 ¶ These twelve Jesus sent out after instructing them: "Do not go in the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter any city of the Samaritans; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 10:5 ¶ Jesus sent out these twelve, instructing them: "Do not go among the Gentiles, and do not go into a city of the Samaritans; |
Bible Question:
Bill, Here is another one. Hebrews 8:7-13.In verse 9, this is specifically given to Israel and Judah, (the Jews). In Jeremiah 31:31-34, where the writer of Hebrews is quoting from, the promise is specifically for the Jews also, and even more specific, if I understand it right, it will be enforced after their restoration to their own land, Jer. 31:23-30. But we use this as a picture of salvation in the New Testament, making it applicable to all people. Do you have any thoughts here. later...wdc |
Bible Answer: Dear fellow believers, For those who believe that this covenant is made ONLY with Israel and Judah (the Jews) exclusively, during the Millenium, permit me to ask a couple of questions: 1. What does this new covenant provide? See Hebrews 8:12, Hebrews 10:16-18. Do we not have these today as believers? Is God's Holy Spirit not in us to renew our minds? Aren't we forgiven people of God? 2. What covenant is Christ describing in Mark 14:24; Luke 22:20; 1 Corinthians 11:25; Hebrews 9:15; Hebrews 8:6? He says it is the New Covenant, does He not? Didn't His death and resurrection graciously provide for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness of sins? 3. If this New Covenant that Christ describes is not the same one the Lord talks about in Hebrews 8, and the Holy Spirit testifies to in Hebrews 10, how are they different? Did not the gospel go FIRST to the house of Israel and Judah? 4. Whose death will inauguarate the, according to your interpretation, future New Covenant with Israel? Hebrews 9:17,18 makes it clear that covenants only go into effect with the shedding of blood. So what sacrifice will bring in this 'future' New Covenant that only applies to the Jew? In Christ, Bill Mc |