Our paragraph topic is: (The disciples question Christ) Part 1.
And so it was that Christ foretold of the Temple destruction. The disciples were awestruck. They did not know what to say or what to expect. They believed that their city and their Temple would exist forever. Little did they know or believe that it would be destroyed and that message would come from the mouth of the Messiah. It must have been an mad idea, a thought of disbelief, something of unbelievable incomprehension.
Yet here was the Christ, the Son of God, telling them of what would happen in the future, something they had to accept as truth. Their minds were buzzing with all kinds of questions, all kinds of doubts, all kinds of curiosities that required answers. So, "And as he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when are these things to happen."
They could not wait. They had to know. They wanted to know. They were curious. Their minds were full of thoughts of how this would happen and by what means. Would a flood come? Would there be fire? Would an invader come and destroy the Temple, or would the Romans tear it down and destroy the people as the Pharisees feared? How would this happen? Would it happen today or tomorrow? Would it happen next week? Should they make preparations to leave the city? Should they tell their friends and relatives? So many questions ran through their minds that they had to have answers to what Christ had just told them about the Temple and the city.
What would you do if you knew? Would you run and go to another place? Would you tell your brothers and sisters, mother and father, uncle, aunts, other relatives? Would they believe you? Would they leave with you or just laugh you off as crazy? This man that you have been following, this man that you believe is the Messiah has told you that the city will be destroyed and you believe him. What do you think others will say about you?
You have had an epiphany awakening and believe that the spirit has come to you to open your eyes about the world you live in and who you are. The spirit has enlightened you with the knowledge of your purpose and has given you the means to accomplish it. You want to help others to come out of the darkness into the light. So you tell them of your experience. Would they believe you? Would they seek to know the truth the same as you or would they think that you are crazy? Would you tell your brothers, sisters, mother, father, uncles, aunts, other relatives? Who would you confide in that would understand?
I can only do what has been given me to do and hope others will see. Love is the key to change. I love my mother and father, sister and brothers, uncles and aunts, but I cannot force them to do what I do. I can only love them for who they are and pray for them, asking God for forgiveness and mercy. Thank you Father for your love. Thank you Christ for your passion. Thank you Holy Spirit for you enlightenment.
Read the sign of the times! Read the Highlighted New Testament Bible and lift the scales from your eyes that you may see, that you may know, that you may find the truth of who you are in Christ. Read it as though you would read a good book, from cover to cover, and see for yourself. Do not study it in parts reading one passage nd then skipping to another, but read it for understanding. Read it for knowledge. Read it for faith. Read it that your eyes may be opened, that your ears may hear, that your heart may be filled with the light of Christ . The Holy Spirit awaits you. Christ seeks to know you. Open the door and let him in.
And so it was that Christ foretold of the Temple destruction. The disciples were awestruck. They did not know what to say or what to expect. They believed that their city and their Temple would exist forever. Little did they know or believe that it would be destroyed and that message would come from the mouth of the Messiah. It must have been an mad idea, a thought of disbelief, something of unbelievable incomprehension.
Yet here was the Christ, the Son of God, telling them of what would happen in the future, something they had to accept as truth. Their minds were buzzing with all kinds of questions, all kinds of doubts, all kinds of curiosities that required answers. So, "And as he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when are these things to happen."
They could not wait. They had to know. They wanted to know. They were curious. Their minds were full of thoughts of how this would happen and by what means. Would a flood come? Would there be fire? Would an invader come and destroy the Temple, or would the Romans tear it down and destroy the people as the Pharisees feared? How would this happen? Would it happen today or tomorrow? Would it happen next week? Should they make preparations to leave the city? Should they tell their friends and relatives? So many questions ran through their minds that they had to have answers to what Christ had just told them about the Temple and the city.
What would you do if you knew? Would you run and go to another place? Would you tell your brothers and sisters, mother and father, uncle, aunts, other relatives? Would they believe you? Would they leave with you or just laugh you off as crazy? This man that you have been following, this man that you believe is the Messiah has told you that the city will be destroyed and you believe him. What do you think others will say about you?
You have had an epiphany awakening and believe that the spirit has come to you to open your eyes about the world you live in and who you are. The spirit has enlightened you with the knowledge of your purpose and has given you the means to accomplish it. You want to help others to come out of the darkness into the light. So you tell them of your experience. Would they believe you? Would they seek to know the truth the same as you or would they think that you are crazy? Would you tell your brothers, sisters, mother, father, uncles, aunts, other relatives? Who would you confide in that would understand?
I can only do what has been given me to do and hope others will see. Love is the key to change. I love my mother and father, sister and brothers, uncles and aunts, but I cannot force them to do what I do. I can only love them for who they are and pray for them, asking God for forgiveness and mercy. Thank you Father for your love. Thank you Christ for your passion. Thank you Holy Spirit for you enlightenment.
Read the sign of the times! Read the Highlighted New Testament Bible and lift the scales from your eyes that you may see, that you may know, that you may find the truth of who you are in Christ. Read it as though you would read a good book, from cover to cover, and see for yourself. Do not study it in parts reading one passage nd then skipping to another, but read it for understanding. Read it for knowledge. Read it for faith. Read it that your eyes may be opened, that your ears may hear, that your heart may be filled with the light of Christ . The Holy Spirit awaits you. Christ seeks to know you. Open the door and let him in.
