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justAcarpenter
we don't count the chicken before they hatch because we are unsure whether all will hatch or not. In the case of the Messianic secret, the Lord knew the outcome, he simply didn't want to give the wrong impressions.
posted by
Friar__Tuck
on February 20, 2005 at 12:29 AM
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The Truth is not fulfilled…until it is fulfilled. Make no claim…until the proof is in hand.
Do not count the chickens before they hatch…
posted by
justAcarpenter
on February 20, 2005 at 12:20 AM
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Pappy
that is called the Messianic secret. Jesus did not want to reinforce mistaken Messianic expectations. The Resurrection would have shown to everyone that the path through suffering was necessary before his full revelation as Messiah can occur.
posted by
Friar__Tuck
on February 18, 2005 at 10:05 PM
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Friar T
I wonder why Jesus told them not to mention what happened until after His resurrection?
posted by
pappy
on February 18, 2005 at 2:28 PM
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Friar -
"Listen to Him." For me, this statement resonates. We must listen to Jesus - not just hear him - so that we may move ever closer to God.
posted by
sannhet
on February 18, 2005 at 6:43 AM
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