Bible Contradiction? Did the eleven disciples believe the two men who claimed to see Jesus?

For today’s post we will tackle the question the Skeptic Annotated Bible asked: Did the eleven disciples believe the two men who claimed to see Jesus?

Here are the two answers which the skeptic believes indicate a Bible contradiction:

Yes, since he had already appeared to Simon.

“And they got up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, 34 saying, “The Lord has really risen and has appeared to Simon!”” (Luke 24:33-34)

No.

“Now after that, He appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking along on their way to the country. 13 And they went away and reported it to the rest, but they did not believe them, either.” (Mark 16:12-13)

(All Scriptural quotation comes from the New American Standard Bible)

Here’s a closer look at whether or not there is a contradiction:

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Bible Contradiction? Where did Jesus tell his disciples to go after his resurrection?

For today’s post we will tackle the question the Skeptic Annotated Bible asked: Where did Jesus tell his disciples to go after his resurrection?

Here are the two answers which the skeptic believes indicate a Bible contradiction:

He told them to go to Galilee.

“Then Jesus *said to them, “Do not be afraid; go, bring word to My brothers to leave for Galilee, and there they will see Me.” (Matthew 28:10)

“But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see Him, just as He told you.’” (Mark 16:7)

He told them to tarry in Jerusalem.

“And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”” (Luke 24:49)

“Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me;” (Acts 1:4)

(All Scriptural quotation comes from the New American Standard Bible)

Here’s a closer look at whether or not there is a contradiction:

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How to Teach the Bible Part 1: Interpretation

Establish the need: Do you know how to teach the Bible?  Do you see the responsibility of teaching the Bible?  Even if you will never be a pastor, you might be teaching the Bible in Sunday School, Bible studies, Children’s ministry or as a husband or as a mother to children.  So how do you teach the Bible?

Purpose: Today we shall begin part one of our series of how to teach the Bible focusing specifically with how to interpret the Bible so that we can be faithful to what God’s Word says and teach it accurately.

1. Step 1: Read the Word of God
2. Step 2: Ask questions of the Word of God
3. Step 3: Make observation of the Word of God
4. Step 4: Use Good Resources
5. Step 5: Pray to God for help in all the process

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Psalm 109 is Messianic

Establish the need: Is this Psalm Messianic? Many Bible scholars seems to think it is not, but what about you?

Purpose: In this session we will see three points concerning this Psalm’s Messianic character so that we would be at awe with God.

1. Psalm 109 is Messianic because the New Testament uses it that way
2. Psalm 109 is Messianic because of context of Book 5 of the Psalms
3. Psalm 109 is Messianic because of details within Psalm 109

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Psalm 69 is Messianic

Note: This one took a longer time for me to research and I had to spend two weeks on it; and its also why this is posted so late in the day today!

Establish the need: Is this Psalm Messianic? Many Bible scholars seems to think it is not, but what about you?

Purpose: In this session we will see three points concerning this Psalm’s Messianic character so that we would be at awe with God.

1. Psalm 69 is Messianic because the New Testament uses it that way
2. Psalm 69 is Messianic because of context of Book 2 of the Psalms
3. Psalm 69 is Messianic because of details within Psalm 69

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Psalm 45 is Messianic

Establish the need: Is this Psalm Messianic? Many Bible scholars seems to think it is not, but what about you?

Purpose: In this session we will see three points concerning this Psalm’s Messianic character so that we would be at awe with God.

1. Psalm 45 is Messianic because the New Testament uses it that way
2. Psalm 45 is Messianic because of context of Book 2 of the Psalms
3. Psalm 45 is Messianic because of details within Psalm 45

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Psalm 40 is Messianic

Establish the need: Is this Psalm Messianic? Many Bible scholars seems to think it is not, but what about you?

Purpose: In this session we will see three points concerning this Psalm’s Messianic character so that we would be at awe with God.

1. Psalm 40 is Messianic because the New Testament uses it that way
2. Psalm 40 is Messianic because of context of Book 1 of the Psalms
3. Psalm 40 is Messianic because of details within Psalm 40

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Meditating on Christ’s Joy to Endure the Cross Changes Us

While teaching my kids yesterday a biblical truth leaped at me.  A truth that I known before but for some reason it deepen my love for Christ yesterday.

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Psalm 16 is Messianic

Establish the need: Is this Psalm Messianic? Many Bible scholars seems to think it is not, but what about you?

Purpose: In this session we will see three points concerning this Psalm’s Messianic character so that we would be at awe with God.

1. Psalm 16 is Messianic because the New Testament use that way
2. Psalm 16 is Messianic because of context of Book 1 of the Psalms
3. Psalm 16 is Messianic because of details within Psalm 16

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Psalm 8 is Messianic

Establish the need: Is this Psalm Messianic? Many Bible scholars seems to think it is not, but what about you?

Purpose: In this session we will see three points concerning this Psalm’s Messianic character so that we would be at awe with God.

1. The New Testament interprets Psalms 2 is Messianic
2. Psalm 8:5 hints at the Incarnation
3. Psalm 8:6-8 anticipate the rule of the Messiah

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Psalm 3 is Messianic

Purpose: In this session we will see three points concerning this Psalm’s Messianic character so that we would be at awe with God.

1. The relationship of Psalm 3 with Psalms 1-2 indicate it is Messianic
2. The subscript of Psalm 3 indicate not every son of David is the Messiah
3. Psalm 3:5 predict the Death and Resurrection of the Messianic Son

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Our Top 10 Posts of 2022

On January 1st, 2023 (two days ago) we hit a blog milestone:  The blog now have had 2.2 million views!

Our blog focuses a lot on the Bible, the Christian worldview, theology and apologetics.  We also write on practical matters such as Christian living, devotionals and the church.  Then there’s book reviews on the above subjects in addition to reviews of books on history, books for kids…and comics!

Below is our top posts written in 2022.  Which ones of them did you read?

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Prayers of Bloggers and my Mom reading the Bible

 

I try not to talk about my personal life on my blog but I thought I post this as a thank you and also spiritual encouragement.

A little over a year ago when the United States was going through its chaotic departure from Afghanistan I wrote a post “A Son of A Refugee’s Gratitude for Christians in America’s Mid-West.”  Some of the regular readers here have even commented and said this was one of the best post on our blog.  I talked about my mom’s refugee story from the Vietnam war, the love of Christ shown to my mom’s family from a Mid-West church who sponsored them and also prayers for salvation that might seem to go unanswered but sometimes answered in ways we don’t expect, with the next generation, and prayers answered after we have gone home to be with the Lord. 

I appreciate some commented and also said they will pray for mom’s salvation.

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Psalm 2 is Messianic

Purpose: In this session we will see three points concerning this Psalm’s Messianic character that points to Jesus.

1. The Details within Psalm 2 Is Messianic
2. The Torah-Messiah structure in the Psalms suggests Psalm 2 is Messianic
3. The New Testament interprets Psalms 2 is Messianic

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Isaiah 9:6 is Messianic

Establish the need:  Have you heard an advertisement about something that sounds so good you have to wonder if it is true?

Purpose:  Today we will see three reasons for why we believe Isaiah 9:6 is a prediction of the Messiah that Jesus fulfilled so that you know your faith is genuine and it would motivate you to follow Him.

• We believe Isaiah 9:6 is about Jesus because of the context
• We believe Isaiah 9:6 is about Jesus because the Jews interpretation of it is Messianic
• We believe Isaiah 9:6 is about Jesus because of historical process of elimination

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