Then Peter took Him and began rebuking Him, saying, “Far be it from You, Lord! This shall not happen to You.” Matthew 16:22 Peter attempts to teach the Teacher. He criticizes Jesus assuming he knows better. Peter is primed with (to him) contemporary thinking that the Messiah came to vanquish enemies. Jesus couldn’t do that …
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Homeborn Servants and Sons
Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. Now a slave does not remain in the house forever, but a son remains forever.John 8:34–35 — Modern English Version (Thinline Edition.; Lake Mary, FL: Passio, 2014) Not having a full understanding of the Torah hinders us Gentiles. …
The True Israel
I the Lord have called You in righteousness,and will hold Your hand,and will keep You and appoint Youfor a covenant of the people,for a light of the nations,to open the blind eyes,to bring out the prisoners from the prison,and those who sit in darkness out of the prison house.Isaiah 42:6–7 — Modern English Version (Thinline …
The Lord Who Created the Heavens is the Servant
Thus says God the Lord,who created the heavens and stretched them out,who spread forth the earth and that which comes out of it,who gives breath to the people on it,and spirit to those who walk in it:I the Lord have called You in righteousness,and will hold Your hand,and will keep You and appoint Youfor a …
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I the Lord have Called You
Thus says God the Lord,who created the heavens and stretched them out,who spread forth the earth and that which comes out of it,who gives breath to the people on it,and spirit to those who walk in it:I the Lord have called You in righteousness,and will hold Your hand,and will keep You and appoint Youfor a …
The Servant is not Discouraged
Here is My servant, whom I uphold,My chosen one, in whom My soul delights.I have put My Spirit upon him;he shall bring forth justice to the nations.He shall not cry out, nor lift up his voice,nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.A bruised reed he shall not break,and the smoking flax he …
He Shall Bring Forth Justice
Here is My servant, whom I uphold,My chosen one, in whom My soul delights.I have put My Spirit upon him;he shall bring forth justice to the nations.He shall not cry out, nor lift up his voice,nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.A bruised reed he shall not break,and the smoking flax he …
The Elect One
Here is My servant, whom I uphold, My chosen one, in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon him; he shall bring forth justice to the nations. He shall not cry out, nor lift up his voice, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed he shall …
Master's Crumbs 