Bible Discussion Thread

Hello every one . I am a bit slow to catch on some times , I've read the Bible quite a few times and today whilst reading the Gospel of Mark , I have just realised...ch10 v18-21 , I've just realised that Jesus is very probably talking to Simon of Cyrene . Only in Mark does it say : take up the cross , and follow me . Only Simon of Cyrene actually did that . I feel as if ive been asleep and some one has just kicked me awake !

Thanks so much for that insight. I deeply enjoy when GOD reveals things to us we've not noticed before. Recently I've been lead in my spirit to study Ezekiel. I am amazed at the things I didn't remember or notice before.

T. Levis , that for me is one of my favourite things about the Bible . When I have read those verses before I used to wonder : why did Jesus instantly love this man ? Of course I don't know 100 per cent it was Simon of Cyrene , but if it was him I now know why Jesus loved him and said those words to him . Jesus knew the moment he saw him who he was and what he would do . That's why Jesus loved him . When he said those words to him , Jesus knew that when the Romans compelled him to carry Jesus's cross ,Simon would remember that encounter with Jesus word for word and his faith in Christ would be strengthened enormously . A beautiful moment for Simon I'm sure . Again I say I don't know for sure it was Simon , maybe it was John or Mark ? The Bible is a very very deep treasure , I don't believe that any one has ever known all about everything in it and that helps us to keep studying all through our lives , there is always some thing that we hadn't thought of or realised before , no matter how long we have been reading it . When you discover these treasures come on here and share them with all of us . We learn from each other as well as the Bible . This is why this site is fab ! I've looked at a few other Christian forums and they barely even mention the Bible . Very sad . I'm glad you are here with us .