DOES HEAVENLY FATHER HAVE FLESH AND BONES?

 PARABLE OF THE EVANGELIST

STUDENTS ASK A QUESTION

Six students ask a 30 year old evangelist a question, in order to change his belief.

Student says, "If we can prove in the Bible that the Heavenly Father has flesh and bones, will you believe it?  You do believe in the Bible?"

Evangelist replies, "I'm Bob.  Yes, if you can prove in the Bible that Father God has flesh and bones, I will certainly believe it and change my view."

From left to right, each student asks a question.

Raul reads Isaiah 41:10 (New King James Version):

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."   God has a hand!

Don reads Exodus 31:18 (21th Century KJV):

"And He gave unto Moses, when He had made an end of communing with him upon Mount Sinai, two tablets of testimony, tablets of stone, written with the finger of God."  God has fingers!

Tom reads Isaiah 59:1 (King James Version):  "And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea."  God has nostrils!

Bill reads Exodus 33:11 (Authorized King James Version):  "And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle."  God has a face!

Janet reads 2 Chronicles 16:9 (21st Century King James Version):  "For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward Him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.”  God has eyes!

Melissa picks up the evangelists Bible and reads Isaiah 59:1 (New International Version):  "Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear."

That's what your Bible says.  God has arms and ears!

Tom speaks, We have showed you scriptures that God has hands, fingers, arms, ears, face, eyes, and nostrils.  Would you like us to read more? 

Bob replies, "Yes read these scriptures.

Melissa can you read from my Bible 

Psalm 91:4 (New International Version):

"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."

Bob adds, "God is a bird with feathers and wings!"

Janet can you read Deuteronomy 4:23-24,  (21st Century King James Version): 

"Be careful not to forget the covenant of the Lord your God that he made with you; do not make for yourselves an idol in the form of anything the Lord your God has forbidden.  For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God."

Bob adds, "God is a consuming fire!"

Tom read Deuteronomy 32:4 (KJV):

"He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he."

Bob adds, "God is a rock!"

Bob continues, "Jesus is the living bread.  Is He a loaf of bread?  He is the vine, he is the chief cornerstone, and he's the gate.  Is Peter a rock?  And are you the salt of the world, a pillar of salt?  

Are these words to be taken literally, or figuaretively as a symbolic representation of something else?"

Melissa blurts out, "Figuaretively!"

Bill replies, "What about the passage of seeing God, face to face?"

Bob replies, "Bill read a few verses after the one you read to me."  

Bill reads Exodus 33:20 (AKJV):

"And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live."

Bob reads Colossians 1:15 (KJV):  "Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature."  Jesus Christ our savior.

After the young men walk away, Melissa asks, "What does Jesus say about all of this?"

Bob reads, "Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, saying, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”  And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.”  He *said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”  And Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”  And Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven."  (Matthew 16:13-17 - Legacy Standard Version).  God the father does not have flesh and blood!"

Janet says, "I need a little more proof!"

Bob reads John 4:23-25 (NASB):

"But a time is coming, and even now has arrived, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.  God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”  Heavenly Father is a Spirit!"

Melissa says, "Not so fast mister!"

Bob reads, "When Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection, some of them believed he was a spirit."  Jesus said, See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; touch Me and see, because a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you plainly see that I have.”

(Luke 24:39  NASB).

Melissa, God the Father is a Spirit and a Spirit does not have flesh and bones, according to Jesus."  Are you going to believe Jesus?

Melissa and Janet walk away in silence.

UNIVERSE GREAT RESET?

 THIRD GREAT RESET

NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH

Four pastors gather together this month at an ice cream shop to discuss the Bible.  Pastor Dave opens, "Will there be ice cream in the New Jerusalem?"

Pastor Frank blurts out, "Most ice cream sold in the stores today are called 'Frozen Treats' and not real ice cream."

Pastor Manuel adds, "If there's cows, we'll have ice cream."

Pastor Dave talks, "In our past meetings we have discussed the first two Great Resets found in the Bible...Noah's Flood, and The Second Coming of Christ.  Today, let's discuss what happens after the Millennium, the Third Great Reset."

Pastor Jun de reads, "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared. Now there was no sea.  And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. It was prepared like a bride dressed for her husband.

I heard a loud voice from the throne. It said, “Now God’s home is with people. He will live with them. They will be his people. God himself will be with them and will be their God.  He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain. All the old ways are gone.”

 The one who was sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this, because these words are true and can be trusted.”  (Revelation 21:1-5  ERV ~ Easy To Read Version)

Pastor Manuel remarks, "Wow!  Is God going to reset the earth and the universe?"

Pastor Frank reads, " He said to me, “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the spring of the water of life to him who thirsts.  He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the abominable, the murderers, the sexually immoral, the sorcerers, the idolaters, and all liars shall have their portion in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone. This is the second death.”  (Revelation 21:6-9  MEV ~ Modern English Version)

Pastor Dave says,  "And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are also; and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever."  (Revelation 10:10  NASB ~ New American Standard Bible)

Pastor Manuel speaks, "The new Jerusalem is like a cube.  The Bible describe the measurements, gates, great walls and foundation stones in detail."

Pastor Frank reads, " I saw no temple in the city, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.  And the city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its light. The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the world will enter the city in all their glory.  Its gates will never be closed at the end of day because there is no night there.  And all the nations will bring their glory and honor into the city. Nothing evil will be allowed to enter, nor anyone who practices shameful idolatry and dishonesty—but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life." (Revelation 21:22-27  NLT ~ New Living Translation)

Pastor Jun De adds, "Your name must be written in the Lamb's Book of Life!  "Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life. The river was shining like crystal. It flows from the throne of God and of the Lamb  down the middle of the street of the city. The tree of life was on each side of the river. It produces fruit 12 times a year, once each month. The leaves of the tree are for the healing of all people."  (Revelation 22:1-2 ICB ~ International Children's Bible)

Pastor Manuel remarks, No more drugs!

"No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him.  They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.  There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever."  (Revelation 22:3-5 NIV ~ New International Version)

Pastor Dave smiles, "Jesus is the light of the world.  On day one of creation there was light. On day three God made the Sun and the Moon to have daylight and night for our planet.

Pastor Frank blurts out, "You're looking at Genesis and Revelation as literal...could it be an allegory? 

Pastor Dave replies, Would you believe the prophet Isaiah?  "For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; For behold, I create Jerusalem for rejoicing and her people for gladness. I will also rejoice in Jerusalem and be glad in My people; and there will no longer be heard in her the voice of weeping and the sound of crying."  (Isaiah 65:17-19 NASB ~ New American Standard Bible)

Pastor Franks gets up, "This is why I never teach the book of Revelation in my church."

Pastor Dave concludes, "We will be living in a happy place, dwelling in the New Jerusalem, on a new Earth and a new Universe.  See you next month.  Who would like to close in prayer?"

ANYONE HUNGRY FOR A SCORPION?

 DOES GOD GIVE YOU GOOD THINGS?

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Evie the Sunday school teacher holds a plate with a toy scorpion, walking around, showing everyone in the class.  She speaks, "Is there anyone here that didn't have breakfast this morning?"

Blond hair Suzie shout out, "Me!  We got up late and didn't have time to eat breakfast!"

Evie replies, "Do you like to eat eggs for breakfast?"

Suzie answers, "Eggs with Ham and cheese on an English muffin."

Evie asks the class, "Raise your hand if you father has ever cooked breakfast for you."

All of the children raise their hands.

Evie continues, "If you asked your father if he would cook some eggs for you, would he give you a scorpion to eat instead?"

All of the class giggles!

Evie speaks,  "Jesus said, "So here is what I say to you. Ask, and it will be given to you. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you.  Everyone who asks will receive. The one who searches will find. And the door will be opened to the one who knocks."

“Fathers, suppose your son asks for a fish. Which of you will give him a snake instead? Or suppose he asks for an egg. Which of you will give him a scorpion?  Even though you are evil, you know how to give good gifts to your children. How much more will your Father who is in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”  (Luke 11:9-13  NIRV - New International Readers Version)

Kim, spouts out, "That's gross!"

Billy smarts off, "If I ate a snake, it would be in a hotdog bun with lots of Mustard."

Evie talks, "Your daddy loves you and will always give you good things.  And God the Father loves you even more and will give you good things too.  Remember when you pray, Ask and you shall receive. Search and you will find. Knock and the door will be open. And if you would like Jesus in your life you need to ask God for the gift of everlasting life and be Born of the Spirit.  Let's pray!"