Thematic Bible: Test believers
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Hindrances » Test believers » Lack of sympathy on the part of the church
Some people were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
But he didn't answer her at all. Then his disciples came up and kept urging him, "Send her away, because she keeps on screaming as she follows us."
Hindrances » Test believers » Discouraging circumstances
Some men were bringing a paralyzed man on a stretcher. They were trying to take him into the house and place him in front of Jesus. When they couldn't find a way to get him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down on his stretcher through the tiles into the middle of the room, right in front of Jesus.
Hindrances » Test believers » Divine delays, not a hindrance but a test
So the sisters sent word to Jesus and told him, "Lord, the one whom you love is ill." But when Jesus heard it, he said, "This illness isn't meant to end in death. It's for God's glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it." Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. read more.
Yet, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed where he was for two more days.
Yet, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed where he was for two more days.
Hindrances » Test believers » Unbelieving friends
While he was still speaking, some people came from the synagogue leader's home and said, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher anymore?"
Hindrances » Test believers » Scoffers
The Jewish leaders summoned the man who had been blind a second time and told him, "Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner."