Thematic Bible: Test believers
Thematic Bible
Hindrances » Test believers » Lack of sympathy on the part of the church
And they were bringing unto him children, that he might, touch, them, - the disciples, however, were rebuking them.
But, he, answered her no a word. And his disciples, coming forward began requesting him, saying - Dismiss her, because she is crying out after us.
Hindrances » Test believers » Discouraging circumstances
And lo! men bearing, upon a couch, one who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in, and lay him before him. And, not finding by what means they might bring him in, because of the multitude, going up on the house-top, through the tiling, let they him down, with the little-couch, into the midst before Jesus.
Hindrances » Test believers » Divine delays, not a hindrance but a test
The sisters, therefore, sent out unto him, saying - Lord, see! he whom thou tenderly lovest, is sick. But Jesus hearing, said - This sickness, is not unto death, but for the glory of God, - that the Son of God may be glorified thereby. Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. read more.
When, therefore, he heard that he was sick, then, indeed, he abode in the place where he was, two days.
When, therefore, he heard that he was sick, then, indeed, he abode in the place where he was, two days.
Hindrances » Test believers » Unbelieving friends
While yet he is speaking, they come from the synagogue-ruler's, saying - Thy daughter, is dead! Why, further, annoy the teacher?
Hindrances » Test believers » Scoffers
So they called the man a second time - him who had been blind, and said unto him - Give glory unto God! We know that, this man, is, a sinner.