(Eve;46652)
why does Jesus say it will be harder for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God than for a camel to go through the eye of a needle?
I guess we've all been taught that the above relates to a gate in Jerusalem which is so small it requires camels to be de-laden.But check old maps of Jerusalem and you will see that no such gate exists !Neither does the interpretation that a rich person can de-materialise their life and get into the kingdom work:-:25: When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?:26: But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.Jesus was referring to weaving/sewing needles which in those days were bigger than ours, but still ony millimetres wide and absolutely impossible for anyone to get a camel through!So, man absolutely cannot get into the kingdom of God, whatever he does, he needs the operation of God - to be born from above.Natural man is unclean, the camel is the largest unclean animal in Palestine, perhaps only the smallest could get through the eye of a needle . .Gnat - only in Matt. 23:24,a small two-winged stinging fly of the genus Culex, which includes mosquitoes.We are not to think of ourselves as strong beasts of burden, we need to humble ourselves, we need to drink blood, the blood of Jesus, to live.(Eve;46652)
and also you know when Jesus talking about the end times and he says that wherever there is a dead body vultures will gather or eagles like matthew 24:28, does it literally mean that or is that like a symbol for something?
M't:24:27: For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.It is a sign to look for . . .Eagles are and have been a common emblem on flags and heraldry.Egypt has an eagle on it's flag.The Crusaders have used the double-headed eagle as symbol of the empire.Another very popular eagle, used by Arab states today and historically, is the Saladin Golden Eagle. Used by Saladin in the 12th century, it is also used in the coats of arms of several Arab countries today, such as Egypt, Iraq and Palestine.USA has the bald is in league with Israel.A double-headed eagle is also the emblem of Russia, prophesy speaks of the Russians coming down against Israel which is the dead corpse, spiritually.(Eve;46652)
and also you know the parable of the ten young women, well is it basically just saying to know the signs when Jesus is coming and to be ready?thanks
10 virgins - people not yet given in marriage, people keeping faithful for the coming marriage of The Lamb.To have the right garment you must have received His Spirit (Acts 2:4, 39), making you a virgin, and be ready with your lamp burning - having vision and understanding.