Thematic Bible: Test believers
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Hindrances » Test believers » Lack of sympathy on the part of the church
And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she cries after us.
Hindrances » Test believers » Discouraging circumstances
And, behold, men brought in a bed a man who was a paralytic: and they sought a way to bring him in, and to lay him before him. And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his bed into the midst before Jesus.
Hindrances » Test believers » Divine delays, not a hindrance but a test
Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom you love is sick. When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. read more.
When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
Hindrances » Test believers » Unbelieving friends
While he yet spoke, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain who said, Your daughter is dead: why trouble you the Teacher any further?
Hindrances » Test believers » Scoffers
Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.