Ok, here's a few I noticed:
Mathew 5:1-3. Jesus is not speaking to a few selected ones. He speaks to the CROWDS. In fact, apparently, he had to climb a mountain so they could ALL see & hear him:
Matthew 5:1-3 (New International Version)
Matthew 5
The Beatitudes
1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them saying:
3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit,
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Matthew 5:10 (New International Version)
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Matthew 5:12 (New International Version)
12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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This scripture popped out at me because many jw's like to pray in resturants so that everyone sees them and thinks what a fantastic example they are setting:
Matthew 6:6 (New International Version)
6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
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Once again, Jesus speaks to the crowds as he says this:
Matthew 7:21 (New International Version)
21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
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Matthew 10:7 (New International Version)
7 As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'
(I see nothing about Jesus telling them to preach to people about 'being resurrected to live on earth'.)
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| Matthew 11:11 Listen to this passage 11 I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. New International Version (NIV)Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica |
| Matthew 11:12 Listen to this passage 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. |
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Matthew 19:21 (New International Version)
21 Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
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Luke 13:25-30 (New International Version)
25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, 'Sir, open the door for us.'
"But he will answer, 'I don't know you or where you come from.'
26 "Then you will say, 'We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.'
27 "But he will reply, 'I don't know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!'
28 "There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out. 29 People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. 30 Indeed there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last."
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Luke 16:20-24
22"The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In hell, [a] where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called to him, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.'
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Matthew 8:11 (New International Version)
11 I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
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Luke 22:29-30 (New International Version)
29 And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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Luke 23:42-43 (New International Version)
42 Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. [a] "
43 Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
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Ok now, this one confused me. Any comments?
John 3:13 (New International Version)
13 No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. [a]
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John 13:36 (New International Version)
36 Simon Peter asked him, "Lord, where are you going?"
Jesus replied, "Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later."
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John 14:1-4 (New International Version)
John 14
Jesus Comforts His Disciples
1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God [a] ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going." ____________________________________________________ Ok, here's a random one I'm throwing in here. I am making note because I remember thinking to myself: If the holy spirit is just an energy force, why does this scripture make it sound like a person of sorts?
John 14:25-26 (New International Version)
25 "All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
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NEW WORLD TRANSLATION:(John
& another one along those lines:
NEW WORLD TRANSLATION
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Oh yeah, and one more:
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How is a simple electric force going to do this?
Acts 13:2 (New International Version)
2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
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Ok, back to going to heaven:
John 16:16 (New International Version)
16 "In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me."
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I think thats all I've found so far. Thanks for everyone's responses! You're awesome!
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I'm not so sure Mrs.Jones is intimidated. She's more like a mama bear looking out for the kiddos. On that note, Today, you are in a tight predicament. Its great your son is quick witted... maybe he'd enjoy this video 