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1 | How does one "take offense at" the Lord? | Matt 11:6 | Ray | 105582 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, The Jews took offense at the Lord because He was claiming to be God. You are asking a "capitalization" question here in that the Greek does not give us help in knowing whether Jesus is a stone or a Stone, a rock or a Rock. For the Jews, Jesus was a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense. But we come to Him as a living stone, rejected by men, but choice and precious in the sight of (God). 1 Peter 2:9, "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's/ own possession..." Ephesians 1:14, "...who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God's/ own possession, to the praise of His glory. For this reason I too, having heard of your faith in the Lord (Jesus) which exists among you, and your love for all the saints...." The Jews had seen the works of (Christ) but they stumbled over Him/. The parentheses and slash are mine of course for comparison. Matthew 11:6, "And blessed is he who keeps from stumbling over Me/." Matthew 13:57, "And they took offense at Him/..." Mark 6:3, "...And they took offense at Him/." The Jews did not recognize Him as the Prophet, as the Son of Mary, the carpenter's Son, a Man who did miracles, nor the Rock of ages. From the heart, Ray |
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2 | How does one "take offense at" the Lord? | Matt 11:6 | Asis | 105585 | ||
Ray Repeatedly on this forum the Jews are mentioned as having rejected Jesus as the Messiah. If the bible I read is correct the "church", the followers of the Way, in the begining were Jews. It was the religous leaders, those back at headquarters, who refused to hear the message and believe the truth. For a long time the church had more Jewish believers in it than gentiles. Accepting the truth is no different today. When truth is spoken which is contrary to religion the truth is considered heresy. Example Martin Luther. Saved by faith was considered a heresy to the existing religous leaders, just as the teachings of Christ were a stumbling block to those religous leaders of Jesus time. The Pharasees, the Saducees, and the scribes and teachers of the Law had a hard time believing Jesus. Yet there were some who believed, 11 at first. Nicodemus, Joseph of Arimathaea to name but two. Then there were 120 whose names escape me, then 3000 and more and more after that. So your last statemant is not true since those who wrote the quotes you use are Jews. We must remember our roots. Check it out it's all in the Book. In Christ Asis |
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