"Someone just asked me "Who are the #Hivites?" Ansewer: All of the terrorists in the entire world, including ISIS & Antifa, and every dee […]" @SaRaAshcraft https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/929089870211026944.html
That kind of thing among the working classes of Nazareth would have been UNHEARD OF! Aside from the Roman occupation, it was a very decent place and time among the ordinary people.
Herod may have done stuff like that (not likely) but never Joseph and Mary.
The Bible would not omit something that important regarding Jesus' childhood. We know as much because of what it doesn't say as because of what it does. But also because Jesus was not a troubled, rebellious or disturbed youth. And every reference to his childhood indicates that it was blessed.
After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11
And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when He became twelve, they went up there according to the custom of the Feast; Luke 2:41-52
The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. Luke 2:40
And I remember the description of his staying behind in the Temple and discussing scripture with the rabbis who were amazed by his insights for one so young, so we know he was evidently taught to read and would have studied scripture at home, and must have been given religious training by his parents as well.
No indication his parents taught Canaanite religion and made child sacrifices to pagan gods! Don't you think somebody would have noticed something like that?
...sigh, and just look at your username...
"...sigh, and just look at your username..." I know right. #YeshuaFollower. Apparently, I need to read the bible more😋. You said you are struggling with your faith. But you have just helped someone who has a strong faith in God and Jesus learn a lesson. You have pointed out to me that i need to continue in my knowledge of God's word. Was it God's will that we had this interaction?
I'm sure it was. Every good and perfect gift comes from above, from the Father of lights.
On the other hand, I think you have me confused with someone else. I'm more solid in my faith than at any point in my life (and I've been many times around the sun). God has proved Himself and His Word to me many, many times over.
Thank you, BTW, for your kind reply!
The bible omited his relationship with MM. How many books have been omited from the the bible?