“‘Follow me.’ But the man replied, ‘Lord, first let me go and bury my father.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God’” (Luke 9:59-60).
The priority is to do our religious duty which God Almighty has commanded. That duty, as written in the Torah, is to bury the dead, not to preach and convert. In order to change this, it would require another event of a magnitude equal or greater than the Exodus from Egypt and the revelation at Sinai.
Ok, thanks for your answer, nice that you got the scriptures also.
I think Jesus event was of a that magnitude. But, perhaps that is just matter of opinion.
If you can locate something, anything, written in the Torah, which directs, or even implies, that a Jewish person needs to "proclaim the Kingdom of God"? That would be very useful in regard to the argument Ehav is making. I am saying this with nothing but love and affection in my heart.
I think interesting thing about that is, if nothing can be true, that has not been said already, there could not be anything in the Bible or Torah, because everything there is first time said, would be something that was not said before and could not be accepted by that standard.
But, what do you think, if there would be a situation where person would have to chose to save many people, or to bury one dead person, what would be the right choice?
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6)
There's several ways to show that this is anti-Torah. The best example, in my opinion, is Hannah. She did not need Christ to come to The Father. But, really, if this statement is true, literally true, then each and every prophet prior to Jesus' earthly ministry are false.
Not necessary. It is possible Jesus is the mediator, or the person who makes it possible and still the other prophets are also true. Also, it can be from that point onward.
Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. 14 Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard him say it. (Mark 11:13-14)
This one should be simple. It is prohibited per Moses to destroy a fruit tree out of spite. Deuteronomy 20:19. And I would also argue, it's a very poor example for a minister of God. Leviticus 19:2: "You shall be holy like I, Jehovah, am holy". Destroying the fruit tree? Which God Almighty is blossoming is not holy like Jehovah. It's the opposite.
I don't think it was out of spite. It was because Jesus saw it was not going to produce fruit. And in a way the same is with people and God, who is not going to spare people who are not righteous.
On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts.
I agree this is a grey area. The argument that is made about this, that I am aware of, is: Jesus has become a stumbling block for the blind. That is prohibited. Leviticus 19:14. I think you'll find that there is commentary which flips this into a positive? I'm not sure what you think of that commentary. There is so much variance in the interpretation of the Greek scriptures. Some, I have seen praising Jesus, as the stumbling block for the Jews. They cheer him on. "Yes! There! Jesus is a stumbling block for the Jews!" And they applaud. This is not OK.
Isaiah? 5:20? "Woe to those who flip-flop" like this. A stumbling block is bitter, not sweet. Being a stumbling block for the Jew? It's anti-Torah.
I think Jesus did right thing, God's temple should not be a marketplace. Does the Torah say the temple is or can be a marketplace?
And I agree, stumbling block is bitter, because it means in this case people hurt themselves. And by what I understand, also in NT it is seen as a sad thing that the people stumble. It would be better, if they would not do so. However the problem in this is not Jesus, but the thing that causes Jews to stumble on him. And in this case I think it is the "blindness" that causes people to stumble. And there is nothing to cheer about if people don't see and therefore stumble.
Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” (Matthew 19:21)
This is a grey area as well. I understand what is meant by it, but, if it is understood literally? This is witch-craft. They are buying their way into heaven. They are attempting to subvert God's will and replace it with their own. Elsewhere, I hope we agree, Jesus is teaching the the Christian to petition: "THY will be done, heavenly Father". THY will. If this verse is read in isolation or interpreted literally, the aspiring Christian is being lead astray. It stops being a petition for THY will, and it becomes a sort of recipe for MY will to be done. And that is the root of idol worship and witch-craft.
Interesting interpretation. I think it does not mean that person buys a way to heaven in that. Firstly, it says they will have treasure in heaven, which is not the same as getting into heaven. And also, I think it is not because of the giving money, but because understanding what is good and right.
I think it is good to notice, Jesus says also:
Sell your possessions and give alms. Make for yourselves purses that do not grow old, an unfailing treasure in Heaven, where a thief cannot come near, nor moth can corrupt.
Luke 12:33
And I understand the meaning is, good deeds are greater treasure than money. Is it not true?
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife[e] or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. (Matthew 19:28-30)
This one is tricky. The fault is in the middle. "for MY sake". That's a no-no. Leviticus 10:3. Glory goes to Jehovah, ONLY. There's nothing wrong with approaching the Lord, but it must be done in the right way. This is wrong. Verses like this are reasons why people confuse Jesus with God Almighty.
I think it is unfortunate that people confuse Jesus and God, even though Jesus clearly teaches there is only one true God who is greater than him.
I don't think that scripture means glory doesn't go to God only, for example because Jesus himself gives glory to God, by saying that he could do nothing without God.
Jesus therefore answered them, "Most assuredly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father doing. For whatever things he does, these the Son also does like-wise.
John 5:19
This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.
John 17:3
I sincerely, hope this explanation was clear. God bless you and yours,
Thank you. I wish the same for you.
