Thematic Bible: Test believers
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Hindrances » Test believers » Lack of sympathy on the part of the church
And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
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But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying out after us."
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Hindrances » Test believers » Discouraging circumstances
And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus, but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.
Hindrances » Test believers » Divine delays, not a hindrance but a test
So the sisters sent to him, saying, "Lord, he whom you love is ill." But when Jesus heard it he said, "This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it." Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. read more.
So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was.
So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was.
Hindrances » Test believers » Unbelieving friends
While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler's house some who said, "Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?"
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Hindrances » Test believers » Scoffers
So for the second time they called the man who had been blind and said to him, "Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner."
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