PLEASE READ: CORRECTION FOR EYE OF NEEDLE COMMENT Hey everyone!! I love this community for so many reasons and one is that I’m constantly learning from you guys, even as I teach different ways to engage with Gods word. After receiving some comments about the eye of the needle camel thing being false I wanted to look deeper into it. I want to clarify, I would NEVER ever knowingly tell you guys anything false about the Bible. Nor would I try to find meaning just to find meaning. This was something that I had heard through a sermon as well as through my mother in law as she had a professor who had said it to her, and it stuck with her. I wrote it in my Bible because I wanted to remember it and felt it was a good way to break down the word. I felt it taught a lot about humility. I should add this may be one of the only things in my whole Bible that was added without personally looking into context and validity, I’m usually a stickler for it but honestly I believe this being brought up was for a good reason! I want to stay sharp and reliable when it comes to what I’m putting on here for you guys. This being said I looked into the issue and I have since learned that this eye of a needle issue is something that has been debated since the 11th century! As alot of you guys said, there really is no archaeological evidence to back it up and further it definitely changes the meaning of what Jesus is saying. There are two options: Option A Jesus is saying that it’s impossible for a rich man to get into heaven (if its just an actual needle) Option B Jesus is saying its hard for a rich man to get into heaven but is possible if the man humbled himself (if its a gate called the eye of the needle) I took some time and wrestled with the text, and looked at alot of resources (commentary like bibleref, bible hub etc) and i realized the following which i hope helps everyone out the way it helped me. - there is really no evidence to support the existence of the gate - This means Jesus meant it’s impossible for a rich man to get into heaven - But in the context of the conversation he means it to be a comment on works based salvation, people of that time would have assumed being rich would get you into heaven but he is saying that it is impossible for your riches to get you there. - And in direct connection to that, He then says but with God all things are possible, meaning with God even with someone who it would be impossible on their own to get to heaven, with God with His salvation alone, they can. I sincerely apologize that i got this wrong, i will be much more careful to ensure I dont do something like this and i want you guys to know as well, i dont search for deeper meaning in the bible just to do it, on the contrary i know that we are meant to meditate on the word, not just skim it. Lastly I did want to say that i hope this being proved false doesn’t negate the point i was trying to make which is that one helpful way to take notes is to understand the significance of a word used. Even if that particular example was more literal, there are many areas of the bible where metaphors are used, or the choice of words used matters! Studying these in depth is something i will always recommend! For example looking into all of the times God talks about using His right hand specifically (that was actually my other example for this point but didn’t make the video). But for this, let the Holy Spirit lead you and make sure to consult credible resources! Lots of love! Kay
@@CozyFaithWithKay Love this response! The fact that you took something negative, turned it to positive with such grace. Taking full accountability, WOW.. I am inspired 💯! Such a mature reply. Also providing the correct information, which I appreciate. I am thankful for you and at the end we are all human and we all make mistakes. This is just a lesson for ALL of us that we should ALL do our own research in everything we are told, about things or others before forwarding info (the he said, she said which gets us in trouble often). At the end the fact that I get to hear God's Word through you it is a blessing to me. Thank you for being one of the vessels. I appreciate you, your honesty and your effort to put God's Word out there. Blessings K ❤️ #CozyCrew
Sweetie this helped me so much..i am a baby Christian and I haven't been able to comprehend note taking even after many videos I've watched, but God led me to your video and it inspired me to write down a list, yes a list of helpful notes to take!! Plus it opened my eyes about how each person is led by God to the Gospel and Salvation depending on His Will and Plan..May I say Wow!! That was an eye opener!! I am so blessed and thankful for your video my Dear! Thank you Sister!! Hugs and Blessings ❤
I’m in my 50’s and just really digging deeper into my faith and Bible. Though I’ve been a believer for the last 25yrs this part was not always a priority, lack of confidence or fully understanding my role. It’s never too late…thank you for breaking things down. It doesn’t, need to be perfect just being able to be fed daily and share the love. Thank you for having this channel and the love for God’s Word. Blessings ❤
Never too late! Jesus is always there with open arms ready for you to come back and be fed by His word! Thanks so much for the kind words! Praying for you and your journey studying the Bible! God bless ❤️
It is a literal needle. Jesus is being hyperbolic. It is impossible for something large to fit through a tiny hole like that of the eye of a needle, the same way it is impossible for someone with great wealth to enter the kingdom of God. You will not find a single biblical scholar who equates this to being a physical door. She is reading meaning into the text that simply does not exist. Jesus literally clarifies what he means in the next couple verses after. Sometimes, the text just means what it says.
Thank you for sharing. I loved every part of it of all the TH-camrs that I seen I connected with you the most because of the way that you explain things easy and to the point I am a person that have fibromyalgia and foggy memory so the way you explain things is very easy for me, I truly appreciate everything that you do and very thankful to God that led me to your channel again many blessings to you and your husband. May you continue to share this love and respect for each other
Thank you so much for sharing. Love the testimony notes. I am nowhere near your expertise but def learn something new everytime I watch your videos. Question or more like a suggestion; would you be able to share more about fasting? That really caught my attention. Thank you in advanced, Blessings K #CozyCrew ❤
Hey love! So happy you enjoyed the testimony notes and that you learn from my videos. Just keep going, keep seeking God and I promise that understanding and ease will come! I can definitely share some more on fasting sometime soon!! God bless you! ❤️❤️
Great video!!! Thanks for sharing,awesome way of explaining some of the Bible verses, I really enjoyed it .I love how you explained the eye of a needle with a camel and the rich man❤
So happy you enjoyed the video! Please make sure to read my pinned comment, I have since found out that interpretation of the camel and the rich man was not accurate! God bless! ❤️
I really liked your explanation of the camel entering the eye of a needle. That Scripture makes so much more sense to me now. Thank you for that and also for your testimony. God bless you! 🙏
It is a literal needle. Jesus is being hyperbolic. It is impossible for something large to fit through a tiny hole like that of the eye of a needle, the same way it is impossible for someone with great wealth to enter the kingdom of God. You will not find a single biblical scholar who equates this to being a physical door and for the camel to bow down/humble themselves. She is reading meaning into the text that simply does not exist. Jesus literally clarifies what he means in the next couple verses after. Sometimes, the text just means what it says. Don’t read meaning into the text that isn’t there-it’s one of the biggest mistakes you can make with understanding the bible.
Hey Mary! Please check my pinned comment, I since did some research and learned that this was not an accurate takeaway. I am very happy you enjoyed the video though, testimony and thankyou a lot for your support! Jeffrey, thanks for your comment! It made me search more into it. I hope you understand truly I would never search for meaning just for meaning or try to read into something that doesn’t exist, just got this one wrong because I blindly took a few people’s words on it! Still very sorry for the mix up, hope my pinned comment clears it up. Thanks again and God bless you guys!! 🙏🏽
@ No problem. I absolutely do not believe you had any ill intent in it. I have just seen this before in Bible study groups where people try to add meaning that doesn’t exist, especially this one example many times. 🤣
What great information especially about the eye of the needle. I always thought it was a literal needle but how you explained it makes so much sense once you have an understanding of the context. So happy I found your channel. Have a blessed week ahead 😊
It is a literal needle. Jesus is being hyperbolic. It is impossible for something large to fit through a tiny hole like that of the eye of a needle, the same way it is impossible for someone with great wealth to enter the kingdom of God. You will not find a single biblical scholar who equates this to being a physical door. She is reading meaning into the text that simply does not exist. Jesus literally clarifies what he means in the next couple verses after. Sometimes, the text just means what it says.
Hey Amy! Thanks so much for your comment, I just wanted to say though that I have since realized that the info on the eye of the needle was actually false, please read my pinned comment for more info!! So sorry about that, never ever meant to be misleading!
This video really helped me. I’ve hesitated to take notes and now I feel that I have some solid advice on how to get started. I’m sure as I travel down this road I’ll find other thoughts, impressions to add. Thank you!
Oh wow, I am so happy that you enjoyed the video and found it helpful! I would love to see your notes as you begin to journal! Join our Bible journaling facebook group if you would like? facebook.com/share/g/12Bhc2h1rKd/
I would just follow the spirit for that! You can always add notes from note paper into your bible so maybe if you think you'll be writing a lot then write on note paper! There are really no rules for it, just whatever helps you to engage in God's word better!
I really enjoyed your explanation of the way you take notes. What resources do you use? For example what resource did you use for the eye of the needle explanation? I just subscribed a few days ago and am looking forward to going back and watching all of your videos 😀
Hey there! I am so happy you enjoyed! For most of my stuff I use Bible ref, Bible hub, or enduring word. Occasionally it’s from a sermon or video I watch or simply the Holy Spirit! When it came to the eye of the needle I have since learned that it wasn’t accurate, it’s actually something that’s been debated since the 11th century and I just heard it from places that had also gotten it wrong! Please read my pinned comment for more info, I explain everything there! In any case though Thankyou so much for your support! So happy you’ve joined! God bless!
I love this. I also love reading my Bibles and taking notes I have a world Bible school study edition Bible and a catholic life Bible and a children Bible and a mini kjv mini bible can I write in them with a regular pencil or a BIC Round Stic M pen 🖊 🙏 ❤️
This was a very helpful video. But please do more research on the "camel" story. I have heard that explanation before, years ago, but if you check, MOST commentaries discount that story. Not trying to criticize, just trying to help. :)
This was such a helpful comment, thankyou so so much for keeping me sharp and helping me out!! And thankyou for being so kind while doing it. 💗 Please check my pinned comment for more info☺️!
I don't write a lot of that type of stuff as it's already in my study Bible commentaries. I write what God is speaking to me as I read. Then if a certain line stands out I will stencil those words/sentence in my bible.
Hello, I'm new to your channel and bible studying. I love it all so far. I just have a question to ask. Do you read the whole chapter 1st in the bible, then go back and write your notes for each chapter in the book. This part is where I get confused.
So for myself I don't read the whole chapter before doing notes, but I will read the section or chapter that I am going to study before starting with notes! I make notes on whatever I want to, without much pressure or worry of if I have a note for every section or not, my goal isn't really to make a guide of my bible but more just to write notes as they help me personally :) hope this helps!
PLEASE READ: CORRECTION FOR EYE OF NEEDLE COMMENT
Hey everyone!!
I love this community for so many reasons and one is that I’m constantly learning from you guys, even as I teach different ways to engage with Gods word.
After receiving some comments about the eye of the needle camel thing being false I wanted to look deeper into it. I want to clarify, I would NEVER ever knowingly tell you guys anything false about the Bible. Nor would I try to find meaning just to find meaning. This was something that I had heard through a sermon as well as through my mother in law as she had a professor who had said it to her, and it stuck with her. I wrote it in my Bible because I wanted to remember it and felt it was a good way to break down the word. I felt it taught a lot about humility. I should add this may be one of the only things in my whole Bible that was added without personally looking into context and validity, I’m usually a stickler for it but honestly I believe this being brought up was for a good reason! I want to stay sharp and reliable when it comes to what I’m putting on here for you guys. This being said I looked into the issue and I have since learned that this eye of a needle issue is something that has been debated since the 11th century!
As alot of you guys said, there really is no archaeological evidence to back it up and further it definitely changes the meaning of what Jesus is saying.
There are two options:
Option A Jesus is saying that it’s impossible for a rich man to get into heaven (if its just an actual needle)
Option B Jesus is saying its hard for a rich man to get into heaven but is possible if the man humbled himself (if its a gate called the eye of the needle)
I took some time and wrestled with the text, and looked at alot of resources (commentary like bibleref, bible hub etc) and i realized the following which i hope helps everyone out the way it helped me.
- there is really no evidence to support the existence of the gate
- This means Jesus meant it’s impossible for a rich man to get into heaven
- But in the context of the conversation he means it to be a comment on works based salvation, people of that time would have assumed being rich would get you into heaven but he is saying that it is impossible for your riches to get you there.
- And in direct connection to that, He then says but with God all things are possible, meaning with God even with someone who it would be impossible on their own to get to heaven, with God with His salvation alone, they can.
I sincerely apologize that i got this wrong, i will be much more careful to ensure I dont do something like this and i want you guys to know as well, i dont search for deeper meaning in the bible just to do it, on the contrary i know that we are meant to meditate on the word, not just skim it. Lastly I did want to say that i hope this being proved false doesn’t negate the point i was trying to make which is that one helpful way to take notes is to understand the significance of a word used. Even if that particular example was more literal, there are many areas of the bible where metaphors are used, or the choice of words used matters! Studying these in depth is something i will always recommend! For example looking into all of the times God talks about using His right hand specifically (that was actually my other example for this point but didn’t make the video). But for this, let the Holy Spirit lead you and make sure to consult credible resources!
Lots of love!
Kay
@@CozyFaithWithKay Love this response! The fact that you took something negative, turned it to positive with such grace. Taking full accountability, WOW.. I am inspired 💯! Such a mature reply. Also providing the correct information, which I appreciate. I am thankful for you and at the end we are all human and we all make mistakes. This is just a lesson for ALL of us that we should ALL do our own research in everything we are told, about things or others before forwarding info (the he said, she said which gets us in trouble often). At the end the fact that I get to hear God's Word through you it is a blessing to me. Thank you for being one of the vessels. I appreciate you, your honesty and your effort to put God's Word out there. Blessings K ❤️ #CozyCrew
Sweetie this helped me so much..i am a baby Christian and I haven't been able to comprehend note taking even after many videos I've watched, but God led me to your video and it inspired me to write down a list, yes a list of helpful notes to take!! Plus it opened my eyes about how each person is led by God to the Gospel and Salvation depending on His Will and Plan..May I say Wow!! That was an eye opener!! I am so blessed and thankful for your video my Dear! Thank you Sister!! Hugs and Blessings ❤
I am so happy this video helped you! Thanks so much for your comment! It made me smile so big 😊 God bless you!
I’m in my 50’s and just really digging deeper into my faith and Bible. Though I’ve been a believer for the last 25yrs this part was not always a priority, lack of confidence or fully understanding my role. It’s never too late…thank you for breaking things down. It doesn’t, need to be perfect just being able to be fed daily and share the love. Thank you for having this channel and the love for God’s Word. Blessings ❤
Never too late! Jesus is always there with open arms ready for you to come back and be fed by His word! Thanks so much for the kind words! Praying for you and your journey studying the Bible! God bless ❤️
Love the idea of dating and adding testimonies and answers to prayer!
I love this, Thank you so much for sharing. I really love how you explained the verse about the camel and the eye of the needle! ❤
It is a literal needle. Jesus is being hyperbolic. It is impossible for something large to fit through a tiny hole like that of the eye of a needle, the same way it is impossible for someone with great wealth to enter the kingdom of God. You will not find a single biblical scholar who equates this to being a physical door. She is reading meaning into the text that simply does not exist. Jesus literally clarifies what he means in the next couple verses after. Sometimes, the text just means what it says.
Happy you enjoyed! Please make sure to take a look at my pinned comment about the camel!!
Thank you for sharing. I loved every part of it of all the TH-camrs that I seen I connected with you the most because of the way that you explain things easy and to the point I am a person that have fibromyalgia and foggy memory so the way you explain things is very easy for me, I truly appreciate everything that you do and very thankful to God that led me to your channel again many blessings to you and your husband. May you continue to share this love and respect for each other
Aww thankyou so much for the sweet words, I am really happy that the way I teach is helpful to you! God bless you!
I love your Bibles design and the way your colors correlate. ❤
Thankyou! I find it really helpful ☺️
Daniel and also the passage about the camel, this was really new for me and an eyeopener, thank you very much ❤
So happy you enjoyed! I love the takeaways with Daniel, just be sure to look at my pinned comment about the camel! God bless you! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much! Great and easy to follow ideas ❤
Glad it was helpful!!
Thank you so much for sharing. Love the testimony notes. I am nowhere near your expertise but def learn something new everytime I watch your videos. Question or more like a suggestion; would you be able to share more about fasting? That really caught my attention. Thank you in advanced, Blessings K #CozyCrew ❤
Hey love! So happy you enjoyed the testimony notes and that you learn from my videos. Just keep going, keep seeking God and I promise that understanding and ease will come!
I can definitely share some more on fasting sometime soon!! God bless you! ❤️❤️
Great video!!! Thanks for sharing,awesome way of explaining some of the Bible verses, I really enjoyed it .I love how you explained the eye of a needle with a camel and the rich man❤
So happy you enjoyed the video! Please make sure to read my pinned comment, I have since found out that interpretation of the camel and the rich man was not accurate! God bless! ❤️
Thank you. That was very interesting. Im saving the video so i can refer to it.
So happy you enjoyed! Posting part 2 of this video at 3:15PM with a bunch of other ideas so make sure to check it out :)
I really liked your explanation of the camel entering the eye of a needle. That Scripture makes so much more sense to me now. Thank you for that and also for your testimony. God bless you! 🙏
It is a literal needle. Jesus is being hyperbolic. It is impossible for something large to fit through a tiny hole like that of the eye of a needle, the same way it is impossible for someone with great wealth to enter the kingdom of God. You will not find a single biblical scholar who equates this to being a physical door and for the camel to bow down/humble themselves. She is reading meaning into the text that simply does not exist. Jesus literally clarifies what he means in the next couple verses after. Sometimes, the text just means what it says. Don’t read meaning into the text that isn’t there-it’s one of the biggest mistakes you can make with understanding the bible.
@jeffreyprater Oh. Ok. Thank you for your clarification, Jeffrey!
@@marypham859 You’re welcome!
Hey Mary! Please check my pinned comment, I since did some research and learned that this was not an accurate takeaway. I am very happy you enjoyed the video though, testimony and thankyou a lot for your support!
Jeffrey, thanks for your comment! It made me search more into it. I hope you understand truly I would never search for meaning just for meaning or try to read into something that doesn’t exist, just got this one wrong because I blindly took a few people’s words on it! Still very sorry for the mix up, hope my pinned comment clears it up. Thanks again and God bless you guys!! 🙏🏽
@ No problem. I absolutely do not believe you had any ill intent in it. I have just seen this before in Bible study groups where people try to add meaning that doesn’t exist, especially this one example many times. 🤣
Excellent explanation on how you take notes. This is so helpful. I’m looking forward to listening to more of your videos! 😊
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for your support!
What great information especially about the eye of the needle. I always thought it was a literal needle but how you explained it makes so much sense once you have an understanding of the context. So happy I found your channel. Have a blessed week ahead 😊
It is a literal needle. Jesus is being hyperbolic. It is impossible for something large to fit through a tiny hole like that of the eye of a needle, the same way it is impossible for someone with great wealth to enter the kingdom of God. You will not find a single biblical scholar who equates this to being a physical door. She is reading meaning into the text that simply does not exist. Jesus literally clarifies what he means in the next couple verses after. Sometimes, the text just means what it says.
Hey Amy! Thanks so much for your comment, I just wanted to say though that I have since realized that the info on the eye of the needle was actually false, please read my pinned comment for more info!! So sorry about that, never ever meant to be misleading!
This video really helped me. I’ve hesitated to take notes and now I feel that I have some solid advice on how to get started. I’m sure as I travel down this road I’ll find other thoughts, impressions to add. Thank you!
Oh wow, I am so happy that you enjoyed the video and found it helpful! I would love to see your notes as you begin to journal! Join our Bible journaling facebook group if you would like? facebook.com/share/g/12Bhc2h1rKd/
My favorite was your testimony style but also loved the others
So happy you enjoyed! Posting part 2 of this video at 3:15PM with a bunch of other ideas so make sure to check it out :)
This was so so good!
Happy you enjoyed!
So helpful!! Thank you sis 😁
Glory to God! So happy it helped you! God bless! ❤️❤️
I appreciate your video very much. I love my SRT Bible. I am struggling what to write in my Bible and what to write on note paper.
I would just follow the spirit for that! You can always add notes from note paper into your bible so maybe if you think you'll be writing a lot then write on note paper! There are really no rules for it, just whatever helps you to engage in God's word better!
Thank you!! ❤🙏
God bless! 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you so much! ❤
God bless you! ❤️
Great tips and ideas!
Glad you like them!
I really enjoyed your explanation of the way you take notes. What resources do you use? For example what resource did you use for the eye of the needle explanation? I just subscribed a few days ago and am looking forward to going back and watching all of your videos 😀
Hey there! I am so happy you enjoyed! For most of my stuff I use Bible ref, Bible hub, or enduring word. Occasionally it’s from a sermon or video I watch or simply the Holy Spirit!
When it came to the eye of the needle I have since learned that it wasn’t accurate, it’s actually something that’s been debated since the 11th century and I just heard it from places that had also gotten it wrong! Please read my pinned comment for more info, I explain everything there!
In any case though Thankyou so much for your support! So happy you’ve joined! God bless!
I love this. I also love reading my Bibles and taking notes I have a world Bible school study edition Bible and a catholic life Bible and a children Bible and a mini kjv mini bible can I write in them with a regular pencil or a BIC Round Stic M pen 🖊 🙏 ❤️
I’m happy you enjoyed! Yes you can write in the Bible with either of those, should be good!
This was a very helpful video. But please do more research on the "camel" story. I have heard that explanation before, years ago, but if you check, MOST commentaries discount that story. Not trying to criticize, just trying to help. :)
Yes I too found more relevant research on this.
This was such a helpful comment, thankyou so so much for keeping me sharp and helping me out!! And thankyou for being so kind while doing it. 💗 Please check my pinned comment for more info☺️!
I don't write a lot of that type of stuff as it's already in my study Bible commentaries. I write what God is speaking to me as I read. Then if a certain line stands out I will stencil those words/sentence in my bible.
Hello, I'm new to your channel and bible studying. I love it all so far. I just have a question to ask. Do you read the whole chapter 1st in the bible, then go back and write your notes for each chapter in the book. This part is where I get confused.
So for myself I don't read the whole chapter before doing notes, but I will read the section or chapter that I am going to study before starting with notes! I make notes on whatever I want to, without much pressure or worry of if I have a note for every section or not, my goal isn't really to make a guide of my bible but more just to write notes as they help me personally :) hope this helps!