Jesus said He was :
'more than a prophet'
'more than the temple'
'greater than Abraham'
How so?
2007-03-19 00:24:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Matthew 12:41
The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now one greater than Jonah is here.
Matthew 12:6
I tell you that one greater than the temple is here.
Matthew 12:42
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon's wisdom, and now one greater than Solomon is here.
Luke 11:32
The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now one greater than Jonah is here.
John 8:58
"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!"
2007-03-19 00:39:03 · update #1
At Matthew 11:9, Jesus says the people came out to see a prophet, and far more than a prophet. But he is referring to John the Baptist as much more than a prophet. Indeed, for as Jesus goes on to say, John the Baptist fulfills Malachi 3:1: the messenger who clears up the way for the true Lord (God Almighty) and for the messenger of the covenant (Jesus).
At Matthew 12:6 Jesus does say something greater than the temple is here. When the religious leaders accused Jesus of breaking the law by plucking grain and eating it, he referenced the fact that on the Sabbath, "the priests treat the Sabbath as not sacred and continue guiltless." That is to say, they continue carrying out their duties at the temple. But Jesus is greater than the temple, for the duties they carry out on behalf of the people point to what Christ himself, as high priest, will carry out.
At John 8:53, it is the religious leaders who ask Jesus if he is "greater than our father Abraham." I cannot find where Jesus himself says that he is greater than Abraham. Unless you are referring to John 8:58 and even here, Jesus is referencing his age - not his identity.
Hannah J Paul
2007-03-19 00:42:39 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah J Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might have been being satirical, sarcastic and humourous before his time. Someone set on demonstrating humility as he was likely wouldn't have made such suggestions in direct, literal honesty.
I think it is about time people considered that Jesus was human, and might actually have had a sense of humour.
2007-03-19 00:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by Nihilist Templar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you give some specific chapter or verse from the bible
so that the answer can be given in context, where jesus has
said these statements vertabim.
2007-03-19 00:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by sonu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kindly list your scripture references so people can research the scriptures in context before giving an answer. I don't recall ever reading those words in the Bible.
2007-03-19 00:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by Cybeq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...He is God.
...John 10:30 "I and the Father are one."
... Hebrews 1:8 "But of the Son He says, 'Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever..."
...John 5:18 This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
...Isaiah 9:6
..."For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."
2007-03-19 00:52:33 · answer #5 · answered by carson123 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you please give references to what you have said.
I am sure of the words you mentioned.
2007-03-19 00:35:24 · answer #6 · answered by Imruu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than a.....woman?
to me
2007-03-19 00:30:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
He was just trying to upsell.................
2007-03-19 00:29:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋