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Interesting Comparison - Part 2

Luke 4:18 (NIV)
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free,

Interesting Comparison - Part 1

Isaiah 61:1 (NIV)
The Spirit of the Sovereign lord is on me, because the lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,

Shock and Awe Part 2 - Where exactly, was the angle?

Mark 16:5 (NIV)
As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.

Shock and Awe Part 1 - Where exactly, was the angle?

Matthew 28:2-4 (NIV)
There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.

when evil gains power it does not make sense

Mark 14:56 (NIV)
Many testified falsely against him, but their statements did not agree.

Mark 14:59 (NIV)
Yet even then their testimony did not agree.

why is this relevant?

Mark 14:51-52 (NIV)
A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him,

If the tax was not for Roman citizens, would non-payment be the same as self defense and what does this say about war?

Mark 12:14 (NIV)
They came to him and said, "Teacher, we know that you are a man of integrity. You aren't swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar or not?

Figs Part 2 - how quickly did it wither?

Mark 11:20-21 (NIV)
In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots.

Figs Part 1 - how quickly did it wither?

Matthew 21:19-20 (NIV)
Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, "May you never bear fruit again!" Immediately the tree withered.

Pre-Cross Miracles

Mark 9:38 (NIV)
"Teacher," said John, "we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us."

What is the context here?

Mark 9:12 (NIV)
Jesus replied, "To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected?

Whole story? Was anything else possibly said here?

Mark 8:29-30 (NIV)
"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Messiah."

Miracles - what was there not to understand?

Mark 6:52 (NIV)
for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened.

"Your faith has healed you"

Mark 5:34 (NIV)
He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering."

Next time, don't wake me up, do it yourself

Mark 4:40 (NIV)
He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"

Excellent "the word" reference

Mark 4:33 (NIV)
With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand.

What IS Gods Will?

Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Repent and believe in Truth(?)

Mark 1:15 (NIV)
"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!"

The first time the dead were raised

Matthew 27:52-53 (NIV)
and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life.

Who was responsible for this dream?

Matthew 27:19 (NIV)
While Pilate was sitting on the judge's seat, his wife sent him this message: "Don't have anything to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered a great deal today in a dream because of him."

Prophetic Fullfilment

Matthew 26:54 (NIV)
But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?"

Jesus asking for something in prayer

Matthew 26:39 (NIV)
Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will."

Is this really a quote? - to the idea of perfection in the bible

Matthew 26:18 (NIV)
He replied, "Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, 'The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.'"

faith example

Matthew 26:13 (NIV)
Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her."

what happened to old testamenters afterlife

Hebrews 9:15 (NIV)
For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.