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NASB | Matthew 13:11 Jesus answered them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 13:11 Jesus replied to them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. [Mark 4:11] |
Subject: calling all sinners |
Bible Note: Ebrain, You stated: “If when you read, it is your will that God's will be done, and you really mean it, then you will know exactly what God is saying to you.” I don’t necessarily disagree with you and can’t really, but I believe God has determined to use others as well, to edify us for whatever reason. The verses you pointed out do support your statement but I think it is also important to realize that God can, and does, not only use His word to instruct us, but men who our strong in its understanding as well. I’d point out Acts 8:26-40. There is no indication that the Ethiopian was reading and not really trying to know the truth. He was in Jerusalem to worship after all. For whatever purpose God intended, He determined to send Philip to teach this man about the Christ. I think this shows that not always do we have the capacity to understand, due to our own self or some other means, and therefore God has bestowed upon certain men the ability to teach His word when and where He may have determined. I know many times I have read God’s word and have struggled with it. But thanks to Him, He has allowed me the opportunity to associate with men who are well grounded in His word who have properly instructed me otherwise. There are many good teachers, pastors and ministers whose calling is to teach the word of God and instruct others in His word. Don’t unintentionally sell them short. God has seen a purpose for them and we should recognize that. Just some thoughts brother. WOS |