Difficult to Understand

by Doug Thompson. The Bible is not exactly the easiest book to understand...there are things that not only puzzle us, but things that the writers themselves did not comprehend. For example, we have the coming of Messiah. Yesterday was Palm Sunday, a day on which the Jews celebrated the triumphal entry of Christ Jesus, the Messiah, into Jerusalem as King. They had anxiously awaited his coming for centuries, according to Old Testament prophets.

However, this coming Sunday we will celebrate the resurrection of this same Messiah who rose from the dead, having been rejected as King and crucified only a few short days after presenting himself to the Jews to be their King. Jesus even predicted all of this would happen. But interestingly, while knowing of his impending death, he was simultaneously preparing his disciples to head up the church, which he also formed during his earthly ministry. The prophets correctly predicted this, as well, but could not did not and understand its implications. What a dilemma for them, as well as for the disciples who did not understand it either until after the Resurrection and the Day of Pentecost.

Perhaps you have encountered some mysteries or difficult passages in the Bible. If you lack wisdom, ask God, and He will give it to you liberally, according to James. However, know that many things will remain "hidden" until God teaches us ALL things in eternity. Then your understanding will be complete.