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1. overviewbible.com › simon-the-zealotWho Was Simon the Zealot? The Beginner's Guide - OverviewBible

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   Aug 7, 2019 · So who was this person the Bible calls Simon the Zealot, and what do we actually know about him? In this guide, we’ll dig into the ambiguities surrounding this lesser-known biblical figure, address some common confusions, and look at how he may have died.

2. www.bibleversestudy.com › acts › acts8-simonSimon the Sorcerer - Bible Study Online

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   His 'miracles' paled in comparison to God's miracles and signs which were done by Philip. Who was Simon the Sorcerer, who tried to buy God's power for money and was rebuked, and how did he end up later in his life? As you can see, Simon ended up coining the term 'simony.'.

3. bible.org › seriespage › lesson-5-invitation-dinnerLesson 5: Invitation To Dinner (Luke 7:36-50) - bible.org

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   Luke 7:44-47. Simon’s polite reception of Jesus into his home had had no warmth of real welcome. His deficiencies as a host showed what he really though of Jesus. Simon did not consider himself a sinner, therefore he had no need of forgiveness and consequently felt no love for Jesus.

4. www.gotquestions.org › Simon-the-ZealotWho was Simon the Zealot? - GotQuestions.org

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   Jan 4, 2022 · The KJV lists him as “Simon the Canaanite” in Matthew 10:4 —the term Canaanite here being a political term, not a reference to a regional home. It is usually assumed that he is called “Simon the Zealot” because, when Jesus called him, he was a member of the Zealots’ political movement.

5. overviewbible.com › melchizedek-facts10 Intriguing Facts about Melchizedek from the Bible

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   Jul 26, 2016 · Compared to the New Testament, the Old Testament doesn’t say a whole lot about Melchizedek. His role in the Bible takes place in a span of just a few verses in Genesis, but the author of Hebrews unpacks his significance in great detail.

   • The books Melchizedek is mentioned in are Genesis, Psalms, and Hebrews.The Genesis account introduces Melchizedek near the beginning of Abraham’s s...
   • Melchizedek is first mentioned in the Old Testament, and so you might expect the OT to have more to say about him than the NT. But that’s not how i...
   • We first meet Melchizedek right after one of the less-famous stories of Abraham in the Bible.After God called Abram from Ur of the Chaldeans (but b...
   • The Jews were all about genealogies—don’t take my word for it: read First Chronicles. Yet Melchizedek has none. There’s no Melchizedek, son of So-a...
   • We get this from Genesis (Gn 14:18). A priest is someone who performs religious rituals for divine beings on behalf of people. They also frequently...
   • Abram has just returned from defeating four kings in battle, and Melchizedek brings out bread and wine for the hero. Then Melchizedek blesses Abram...
   • Salem was a city-state in the land of Canaan. “Salem” means “full, complete, safe, whole, peaceful.”1 (Not to be confused with selah, which I’m pre...
   • The author of Hebrews brings this up in his argument for Christ’s greatness (He 7:2). The name comes from two Hebrew words: malak (king, ruler) and...
   • The 110th Psalm is a Messianic prophecy that tells us two things God promised to do for Jesus: make Jesus the king in Zion and make Jesus a priest....
   • The author of Hebrews argues that when it comes to really outstanding human beings, Melchizedek trumps Abraham (He 7:7)—so much so that Abraham gav...

6. www.desiringgod.org › interviews › whats-theWhat’s the Significance of Simon Carrying Jesus’s Cross?

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   Apr 19, 2019 · Simon was a real historical person, and he was there at a real historical moment. He was a foreigner, an African, who served Jesus in his final hour. Carrying the cross behind Jesus is a beautiful and painful picture of our calling as disciples, according to Luke 9.

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   Was Simon a real historical person?

   • Simon was a real historical person, and he was there at a real historical moment. He was a foreigner, an African, who served Jesus in his final hour. Carrying the cross behind Jesus is a beautiful and painful picture of our calling as disciples, according to Luke 9. Whether Luke intended us to see that or not, it’s true.

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   What did Simon and Matthew encounter in Jesus?

   • In Jesus, Simon and Matthew encountered the opposite of what the world and their profession had promised. For Simon, Jesus would provide true and lasting peace. For Matthew, Jesus abundantly offered grace and redemption. In Christ, the disciples found true purpose and encountered, perhaps for the first time, their true identity.

   Who is Simon the Zealot in the Bible? A Disciple of Christ - Christianity

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   Why did Jesus call Simon a zealot?

   • Keeping the “nickname” of “the Zealot” may simply have been a way to distinguish him from the other Simon (who later came to be known as Peter) in Jesus’ group. Perhaps, in later years, he was known to be zealous for the gospel.

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   Was Simon the brother of Jesus?

   • This mistake led to the idea that Simon was present at the wedding in Cana in John 2, where Jesus performed his first miracle and turned water into wine, and that he was the same person as Simon, the brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55).

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   Why did Simon not love Jesus?

   • Simon’s polite reception of Jesus into his home had had no warmth of real welcome. His deficiencies as a host showed what he really though of Jesus. Simon did not consider himself a sinner, therefore he had no need of forgiveness and consequently felt no love for Jesus. But what sins does he display in jus this episode?

   Lesson 5: Invitation To Dinner (Luke 7:36-50) - bible.org

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   Why did Jesus need Simon's help?

   • Simon’s help proved to be both a relief temporarily, but also added suffering because it sustained Jesus to get to the cross and have the horrible experience of crucifixion for us. We know that when Jesus cried out to his heavenly Father in Gethsemane, he was given help. He needed help so that his obedience would not falter.

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8. www.christianity.com › wiki › peopleWho is Simon the Zealot in the Bible? A Disciple of Christ

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   Apr 18, 2024 · Simon the Zealot was one of Jesus’ disciples. He was also a former member of a radical sect of Jewish patriots committed to overthrowing Rome. Explore the story of Simon the Zealot in the Bible and how his story relates to Christ.