tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post8738157086657914964..comments2023-05-20T06:30:03.560-05:00Comments on Jon's Journey: The PastorJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266729238990589293noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post-74316942361971400502010-10-16T23:35:19.159-05:002010-10-16T23:35:19.159-05:00Thanks Lysa,
Yes, I'm often not sure which ve...Thanks Lysa,<br /><br />Yes, I'm often not sure which versions can be trusted best when looking for the original meanings.<br /><br />Two websites I use are:<br />http://biblos.com/<br />(lets a lay person like me take a peek at the Greek/Hebrew meanings... often a bit overwhelming) <br /><br />http://www.biblegateway.com/<br />Lets me quickly look at a verse in a bunch of translations. Biblos.com lets me do this too... but it always takes me a while to figure it out. :)<br /><br />And yes, 'disciple' as well as 'servant', 'brother' and 'sister' do show up a lot. I don't think Jesus would have had a problem with his followers being called any of these... but some may like a title with a bit more prestige (or likely they don't even think about it... it's just the way they learned how to do church). <br /><br />Thanks! God bless!Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01266729238990589293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post-19824939160542910242010-10-16T22:20:50.422-05:002010-10-16T22:20:50.422-05:00Oh, and Al, I agree!Oh, and Al, I agree!SagebrushFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15013987477551669408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post-13539905038535145082010-10-16T22:19:55.674-05:002010-10-16T22:19:55.674-05:00Hi Jon,
I have been using the Complete Jewish Bibl...Hi Jon,<br />I have been using the Complete Jewish Bible for my "Bible studying" for about a year now. It seems that the most used word in that translation is Disciple. (I haven't looked up the verses you have referenced).<br />Just thought I'd "thrown that translation out there". It has been a great source for me - it is so much clearer and sticks much closer to the original language (literal translation).<br />After reading it for about a year now, I am finding that it seems that so many translations out there use language which make us "feel good" rather than sticking to the original (God's) intent.<br />Anyway, that's my input for now!<br />Blessings!SagebrushFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15013987477551669408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post-19314127825138411252010-10-16T12:02:12.309-05:002010-10-16T12:02:12.309-05:00... and thanks Al for the comment.... and thanks Al for the comment.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01266729238990589293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post-39156176390798138632010-10-16T11:59:55.078-05:002010-10-16T11:59:55.078-05:00BTW... just because I am questioning the use of th...BTW... just because I am questioning the use of the title 'Pastor', I do not want anyone to think I am against those who use the title. I pray I can show grace and love towards my brothers who use the title. My dad is a retired 'pastor'... and of course I still love him dearly, even though he used the title. And I have other good friends who use the title. I recognize that they are passionately seeking to love and follow the same Jesus I am seeking.<br /><br />I'll add that in my opinion, it may not be so much about what we call ourselves that matters... but what we do. And I know most people who have used the title 'pastor' have been doing shepherding, caring, feeding, etc. And we should all strive to follow that example.<br /><br />OK... enough of my opinions... anyone else?Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01266729238990589293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post-53078180821334599312010-10-16T11:52:08.595-05:002010-10-16T11:52:08.595-05:00Perhaps part of our problem is that we want to hav...Perhaps part of our problem is that we want to have a title, with its power and authority. We all like to be known for being special.<br /><br />But Jesus encourages us to be servants. If we are to be known for anything, it is for being faithful. And in all of this, when people see us, they shouldn't be seeing a great leader, they should be seeing Jesus.<br /><br />Hmmm.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453255551532736555noreply@blogger.com