Physical evidence won't sway the stubborn

Physical evidence won't sway the stubborn ​

A Pharisee named Nicodemus approached Jesus during the night and said to Him that he was certain that Jesus came from God because no other man could do the signs that Jesus did. What exactly were those signs that Nicodemus was referring to?

Over centuries, time can erase some cultural practices, or at the very least, conceal some facts. That is the case with the Messianic Miracles. There were four miracles that only the coming Messiah could accomplish. The people of the period were aware of these miracles and were looking for these four signs.

1. Heal the blind (Matthew 9:27),
2. Heal the lame (Matthew 9:6),
3. Heal the leper (Matthew 8:2),
4. Heal the dead (Matthew 9:25).

These four miracles are known in Hebrew and Judaism as ‘nessim v’niflaot’

The religious authorities would used this special category of miracles to evaluate possible messianic candidates.

Several of John the Baptist's disciples were sent out to see if Jesus was indeed the Messiah.
Jesus answered the pair by quoting old prophetic scriptures and revealing the quality of miracles He had already performed.

Matthew 11:5
..."The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor."
- Basic English Bible

At the time of this visit, Jesus' had already accomplished the special works, as recorded in Matthew.

In John 15:24, Jesus says;
If I hadn’t done such miraculous signs among them that no one else could do, they would not be guilty. But as it is, they have seen everything I did, yet they still hate me and my Father.

Truly these great works could only have been accomplished by the Messiah Himself but still the people of the day did not believe. Even some Pharisees knew but were powerless to change the outcome.

Physical evidence won't sway the stubborn but spiritual faith can move moutains.
Help us Lord to increase our Faith!

 

[Steven Bobb]

Well look--the rich man and Lazarus would be the perfect example of that point--the rich man asked if he could come back to Earth for a while to share with his loved ones, but Abraham said, no, if they have not believed the evidence when alive,even if one came back from the dead, they still wouldn't!!

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

Well look--the rich man and Lazarus would be the perfect example of that point--the rich man asked if he could come back to Earth for a while to share with his loved ones, but Abraham said, no, if they have not believed the evidence when alive,even if one came back from the dead, they still wouldn't!!

Amen! Good example.
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[Almah]

Jesus did such a wonderful work on earth. Raising the dead, healing a woman with the blood issue and lepers were cleansed. Jesus can heal our own wounds. Self pity, stress, depression and loneliness. Jesus is righ there giving us a hand to get out of the holy satan has brought us in. Call unto the Lord who is worthy of praise. He will save you, heal you and cleanse your soul from all sin.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

Jesus did such a wonderful work on earth. Raising the dead, healing a woman with the blood issue and lepers were cleansed. Jesus can heal our own wounds. Self pity, stress, depression and loneliness. Jesus is righ there giving us a hand to get out of the holy satan has brought us in. Call unto the Lord who is worthy of praise. He will save you, heal you and cleanse your soul from all sin.

Praise our God!
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[Hymnion]

"In John 15:24, Jesus says;
If I hadn’t done such miraculous signs among them that no one else could do, they would not be guilty. But as it is, they have seen everything I did, yet they still hate me and my Father."

I find this interesting as I read this is the sin of Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. The teachers of the law knew what qualified Jesus to be the Messiah, yet still denied it.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

"In John 15:24, Jesus says;
If I hadn’t done such miraculous signs among them that no one else could do, they would not be guilty. But as it is, they have seen everything I did, yet they still hate me and my Father."

I find this interesting as I read this is the sin of Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. The teachers of the law knew what qualified Jesus to be the Messiah, yet still denied it.

Interesting point!
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[Loren]

What Jesus can do for us no one else can do, like healing your body from cancer, taking away the awful depression and fear of getting the Virus. Whatever it comes to you, Jesus can heal you and take away anything that bothers you. His mercy and compassion will never ever fail. Thanks for sharing such an interesting topic.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

What Jesus can do for us no one else can do, like healing your body from cancer, taking away the awful depression and fear of getting the Virus. Whatever it comes to you, Jesus can heal you and take away anything that bothers you. His mercy and compassion will never ever fail. Thanks for sharing such an interesting topic.

God bless you!
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[Steven Bobb]

The other ironic point is, if a false prophet through occult signs does a few things, they readily believe."But if someone preaches another Jesus, you believe"It comes down to what they WANT and DON'T WANT to believe --willful choice.