Note: as with all Bible writing, more could be written on this blog than space permits. Let’s briefly consider three great Bible personalities who received correction from Jesus.
Daniel, in Daniel 12:8-10. Jesus refused his request for answers to what had been revealed to him. Teaching us that God’s Word almost always comes incrementally to his people:
Paul, in Acts 16:6-8. The Spirit disallowed Paul and Silas’ entrance into both provinces of Asia and Bithynia:
In II Corinthians 12:7-10 God imposed a thorn in Paul’s body:
Simon Peter, only four of more learning occasions, not in chronological order. First, learning that Jesus has no competition Mark 9:5-8. Both Moses and Elijah vanished while Jesus remained. Second, learning that belief in Jesus as God’s Son didn’t qualify him to correct Jesus Mark 8:31-33. Note: Mark noted that Jesus looked beyond Simon at the disciples before answering Peter. Why? Because they all shared Simon’s mistaken view. Third, learning that being a follower of Jesus didn’t qualify him to dictate John’s future John 21:20-23. Paul also understood that his apostolic authority didn’t determine Apollos’ ministry I Corinthians 16:12. Fourth, learning that God considers all people subjects of conversion, NONE incapable of being reached Acts 10:9-11:18. Summary: Simon Peter had more learning experiences with Jesus because he:
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