Matt 21:4–5
Matthew creates a ludicrous scene: Jesus stunt-rides two animals into Jerusalem. The only possible purpose Matthew could have had in changing Mark's straightforward narrative into such a spectacle is to demonstrate that Jesus fulfilled prophecy to the letter. Obviously, Matthew's Jesus can fulfill this prophecy in this odd manner only because once again Matthew rigs the story with details cribbed from the "fulfilled" prophecy. This bizarre scene shows us to what extremes Matthew was prepared to go to portray Jesus as the fulfiller of prophecy.
Mark 14:10–11 tells of Judas' approach to the high priests and his offer to betray Jesus, for which treachery the priests promise to pay him. When Matthew rewrites this brief scene, he has Judas demand the money up front and specifies the amount of money agreed on by Judas and the priests: thirty silver pieces (Matt 26:14–15). Mark never mentioned the amount, nor do Luke or John. Where did Mathew get this info? hint:O.T.
2006-10-15 21:48:20 · 18 answers · asked by GobleyGook 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually, I'd suggest doing some research on the Q Text--your answers will probably lie there. The Q Text is a hypothetical text that the authors of the Gospels are believed to have drawn from, as the four Gospels were written quite some time after Jesus took off. The Q text is theoretically an eyewitness account (or close), since we have no actual eyewitness accounts--in other words, the writers of the Gospels were basically historians writing stuff from other pieces to make sense of it all.
2006-10-15 22:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by angk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew did not change anything in Mark. They are two different people. They gave their accounts based on their perspectives. If the four Gospel writers were to all write exactly the same thing, then there would only be a need for one. However, this is the perspective that I expect from someone who does not have the Holy Ghost. After all,
2Th 2:11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
2Th 2:12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
2006-10-16 12:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by Southern Apostolic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ludicrous scene is you or who you quote not being able to read the text. Jesus rode on one animal not 2. The thirty pieces of silver has a meaning for the Jews that the others would miss.
2006-10-16 00:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew was written to the Jews, Luke to the Greeks, Mark to the Romans, and John to the Believers. They all are the Word of the Lord and have their purpose in His divine plan.
2006-10-16 02:19:29 · answer #4 · answered by CM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 people are in a car crash. The police interview all of them. Do you think each one of their stories of what happened will be exactly the same? Is everyone going to know the color of the car that hit them? Is everyone going to know how fast they were going?
Does it matter how much Judas betrayed Jesus for? It is such a trivial detail.
2006-10-15 21:59:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it has reached every country, this does not mean everyone accepted the truth. It doesn't say every person has to be preached to, but all the inhabited earth. So the 1st part of Mt 24:14 has been done.
2016-05-22 05:48:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question is in fact quite interesting. I will have to consider it and reread the scriptures before I can give you a definitive answer.
Thank-you for your narration.
I Corinthians 13;8a, Love never fails!!!!!
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2006-10-15 21:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you better read the prophesy of Isaiah chapter 53, and I think it is chapter 54 that speaks of the inclusion of the gentiles.
Christ mission was to give his life as a ransom for all who believe on Him. The Israelites used to offer up a lamb without blemish for the atonement of their sins. Christ became that lamb that all who believe become as children of God, through His name. He also conquered death for us, so that when we die He the good shepherd leads us through the valley of death. Christ gave His life willingly, It was why God sent Him, so that we could have forgiveness of sin and inherit eternal life. God bless.
2006-10-15 22:08:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weakness in trying to rip Jesus apart is that He keeps surfacing in so many other ways. If you devoted your own life to trying to squelch them all, would it make you happy?
2006-10-15 21:56:00 · answer #9 · answered by shirleykins 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
" Never let the truth interfere with a good story." Mark Twain
2006-10-15 21:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋