This passage was a challenge to read beginning to end. The
first verse alone sent me into a five minute tailspin of consideration, more of
that in a minute. The reason it was a challenge was because in so many different
ways I wanted to do an intense study of the topic: first in its context and
then broadening out to the fuller Biblical context.
What topics specifically, you may ask? The healing of the demon possessed and the power of Jesus in this display. The intriguing way Jesus
states how we must take seriously overcoming sin: “Cut it off”, “pluck it out”,
and the threats of
millstones around your neck and being thrown overboard. Or, how about the disciples and their argument over who was the greatest: seen any awards ceremonies recently? And then there is this amazing event called the transfiguration, what was hat all about and what is its significance in the gospel account?
millstones around your neck and being thrown overboard. Or, how about the disciples and their argument over who was the greatest: seen any awards ceremonies recently? And then there is this amazing event called the transfiguration, what was hat all about and what is its significance in the gospel account?
Today thought the first verse got me. “Verily I say unto
you, that there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power." While the kingdom holds such intrigue and so many
interpretations, this statement certainly seems to confine the possibilities.
There are several interpretations of this passage and when the Kingdom of God
is said to come with power. Some say it was fulfilled in the immediate context
at the transfiguration, others the resurrection, some say at Pentecost, still
others say in A.D. 70, and many say it is yet to occur and will take place at
the 2nd coming of Jesus. The coinciding passage in Matthew is
chapter 16:27-29. Check it out and see when you think the Kingdom has/will come
with power? Any thoughts? I do.
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