God’s IQ Test. #46. “Can I identify the 4 kinds of Protestants?”

Human vanity takes four forms!   The Bible identifies 4 kinds of Protestants who argued with Jesus.  “Pharisees”, “Herodians”, “Sadducees”, and “Scribes” argue with Jesus in every generation. Catholics easily see what any Protestant is. ~ “Pharisees” believe in God and their immortal human soul.   But, they join with those who help them justify disobeying This Teaching of Jesus Christ!  “And […]

God’s IQ Test. #44. “Do I hear what Jesus said to the 4th Protestant?”

Jesus Christ Personally taught four specific groups of early Protestants. In Mark 12:13-17, He taught (1) Pharisees and (2) Herodians.  Then, in Mark 12: 18-27 He taught (3) Sadducees.  Mark 2:28-34 tells us what Jesus said to the “Scribes”.   They are the 4th group of early Protestants who thought they knew more than Jesus. ~ […]

God’s IQ Test. #43. Jesus to Protestants: “You are greatly misled.”

Yesterday’s Reading told how two of The First Protestant groups, Pharisees and Herodians, tried to outsmart Jesus.  Today,  Mk 12:18-27 tells us of a third group of Protestants!  The Sadducees also tried to outsmart Jesus.   Many realize:  “They are sad, you see.” So, the Sadducees asked Him a question that they could not answer. “Some […]

God’s IQ Test. # 42. “How many layers of puppets and puppeteers can I see?”

In Mark 12:13-17 tells us that some people are “puppets”.  They are directed by “puppeteers”.  Who pulls their strings?  The Bible gives us a hint! “Some Pharisees and Herodians were sent to Jesus to ensnare him in his speech.” Question 1.  “Is The Bible telling us that higher-level puppeteers sent their lower-level “puppets” to make […]

God’s IQ Test. #41 “Why do Catholics focus on this word: ‘Word’?”

Catholics know Psalm 33:6.  “By the word of the LORD the heavens were made;  by the breath of his mouth all their host.  For he spoke, and it was made;  He commanded, and it stood forth.” First, God Spoke Creation Into Being with His “word”.   We can combine things that God has made.  We cannot […]

God’s IQ Test. #39. “Do I see where anger leads?”

.                                                                Pied Pipers hurt people because they are angry. “He is a madman!”  describes someone whose anger has driven them insane.   “Madman” reflects the […]