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NASB | Matthew 10:5 ¶ These twelve Jesus sent out after instructing them: "Do not go in the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter any city of the Samaritans; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 10:5 ¶ Jesus sent out these twelve, instructing them: "Do not go among the Gentiles, and do not go into a city of the Samaritans; |
Bible Question:
Bill, Here is another one. Hebrews 8:7-13.In verse 9, this is specifically given to Israel and Judah, (the Jews). In Jeremiah 31:31-34, where the writer of Hebrews is quoting from, the promise is specifically for the Jews also, and even more specific, if I understand it right, it will be enforced after their restoration to their own land, Jer. 31:23-30. But we use this as a picture of salvation in the New Testament, making it applicable to all people. Do you have any thoughts here. later...wdc |
Bible Answer: WDC, This is a great passage. Look at the following verses carefully. They are inspired by God. My opinion is not infallible. So search it for yourself to see if these things are so. As I understand it, it has a dual fulfillment (hear me out). As you probably know, the original manuscripts did not have verse numbers in them. So look at verse 6. This describes Christ's role as the mediator for the new (better) covenant. Then this passage quotes from Jeremiah 31 where, even in the OT, God says that there is a New Covenant coming. Yes, this does describe Israel during the Millenium, but it also is applicable to us as NT believers. My reasons: 1. Check Heb 9:15-17 - Christ is the mediator of this covenant but it only goes into effect when the one who made it dies. Just like a will (same word in the greek - check it out). Christ will not die again to make a subsequent covenant. 2. This covenant does apply to Israel FIRST. But they, as a nation, have, for the time being, rejected it. This refers back to the passage you originally mentioned. Jesus said to only go to the Jews with the good news. The gospel was preached FIRST to the Jews. But they rejected it (Matthew 21:43) so the gospel, through Paul, was taken and preached to the Gentiles. This covenant was made FIRST with the Jews. Some have accepted it, but most, until Christ returns, have rejected it. But, during this age of grace, we, as believers, enjoy it's benefits (see Ryrie's comments on this passage). 3. (Back to Hebrews 8) Verse 13 reinterates that the first covenant has been made obsolete. Christ fulfilled it. It was still relevant during Christ's lifetime on earth. They still had temple sacrifices. It ended spiritually at Christ's death. The New Covenant (will) goes into effect when the one who made it (Christ, the mediator) dies. But the old covenant physically disappeared when Jerusalem burned in AD 70. 4. Look at Hebrews 10:9-18 - Christ took away the first covenant to establish the second (at His death). By this covenant (Christ's death to take away our sins) we have been sanctified once for all. Note verse 14. Then the Holy Spirit testifies about this great, new covenant. God puts His laws in our hearts and mind (instead of on stone tablets) and He remembers our sins no more. 5. Verse 17 solidifies it - there is no more offerings for sin. Why? Because Christ's once for all offering was suffucient. So we have forgiveness. 6. Verse 19-23 conclude the whole matter. Since we have forgiveness and there is no more sacrifice, we can enter into God's very presence. We can draw near to God. He has washed us clean. 7. Christ, Himself, declared that the new covenant was coming. See Mark 14:24, Luke 22:20, 1 Corinthians 11:25. This covenant was inauguarated with His blood being shed. So we see the Lord, the Holy Spirit, and the Son all telling us that there is a New Covenant that we are under and that the Old Covenant is obsolete. By this covenant, we are made holy, forgiven, redeemed, and have eternal life. What so you think? In Christ, Bill Mc |