Sure. Stern did a great job--in my very non-expert opinion. :-)

@BillScofield I trust your opinion!

It is. :-) www.gospeltrainingcommunity.org/classes/gospel-foundations-course/

@BillScofield Thank you!

This is a little bit trippy. I grew up in a 2 story blue house across the street from someone named Jason who I really tried to share Jesus with. This is tripping me out, but possible. Instead of sharing your last name, do you remember the name of the road the blue house was on?

I sure do Bill. Brookridge. I remember you well and you were a great influence to me! Bryan lived next door to you and Jared on the other side. : )) ​@@BillScofield

Jason, this is blowing my mind. I remember you well. Believe it or not, I think of you somewhat often. I'm not smart enough to know how to message you privately, but I'd love to find a way to connect over the phone. Let me know what you think.

Thanks for the question. That is a fair explanation. I think the emphasis on the latter is quite important, and a vital part of trustworthy leadership. I hope that answers your question.

My brotha! Great to hear from you, man. Same to you, friend. We have to see one another again soon. Peace

Hello, Peter. Shalom to you! Pray you are well. I think those passages that you referenced are a beautiful reinforcement of the Jewish hope of the kingdom of God. In all three parallels the episode that follows is what Christians sometimes call 'the transfiguration'. This is because it is seen as Jesus taking a few disciples away and showing them his true glory, which he normally keeps hidden. What is actually happening is what Jesus says in the verses that you reference above. Matt. 16:28-35 records a visionary experience that God gave to Peter, John, and James where they saw the future Kingdom of God. Moses and Elijah, two Jewish characters who will obviously have a place in the coming Kingdom, appear in the vision to reinforce the message. Thus, some of those standing with the Messiah in v. 27 'saw the kingdom of God' before tasting death. Hope this helps. Shalom, friend.

Hi Maria. Great to hear from you. Very sorry for the delay here. In short, I think the parable specifically references entrusting the judgment of wicked men to God. I think Christianity's obsession with being a powerful movement can lend to seeing those who oppose their movement or who even oppose God as obstacles that God wants us to remove. I think this is especially seen in Christian nationalism which often sees their movement as God's hands and feet and those who oppose them as the enemies to God's plan. This is quite harmful. I often think of Jesus' words to his disciples in Matthew 10. In sending them to preach the Gospel he explains that he will even send them to the pagan governors and kings for his name. The context for these times before kings and rulers was persecution. They were being tried, often convicted, for their witness of the Messiah. Jesus says he is sending them into this terrible circumstance 'as a testimony to them'. Meaning, Jesus loves these pagan rulers and kings so much that he is willing to send his precious lambs to be imprisoned, or worse, just so that they might have a chance to repent before the judgment. Hope this helps. Shalom friend.

@BillScofield this is very, very helpful. Thank you so much. I couldn't see it in a practical/concrete manner, but what you explained helped me understand what it means to refrain from pulling weeds. I think I have been doing so 😔 but will remember what you share in this video from now on. God bless 🙂

Patty, I am so sorry to hear that. I had no idea. Oh, how we need justice to be established on the earth! God will make these things right. May he give you comfort and peace as you continue to wait for the Redemption. Shalom to you.

@@BillScofield thank you. You have no idea how yours and others teachings bring peace and comfort. There will be no justice until the Day of The Lord and I cling to that hope. Maranatha