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In each case (in Matthew) there is no mere parallel being drawn: there is eschatological transcendence. That, Jesus, for example, is not merely another great Solomon: He is “greater than Solomon” (12:42). Likewise, He is “greater than the temple” (12:6), “greater than Jonah” (12:41). In the mist of all this, the clear implication is that He is also David’s greater son (12:3-4); in fact, this is precisely Jesus’ point in 22:45. Further, He is “Lord even of the Sabbath” (12:8). Similarly, Jesus is not merely a son of Abraham, privileged as that is. He is the son of Abraham par excellence, the one in whom the patriarchal promises reach their goal (1:1). He is not simply a representative of Israel – He is the true Israel (2:15, 16-18). His name is “Joshua,” but He is greater than His forebear and brings a greater deliverance: “for He shall save His people from their sins” (1:21). Moreover, it would have been very wrong to erect booths for Moses, Elijah, and Jesus: these two other men, great as they were, deserve no equal place with Jesus. “Hear Him” was the word from Heaven (17:5). He is greater than Elijah and greater than Moses – greater than the prophets and even the law itself.

Fred Zaspel

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Old Fashioned Pecan Pralines

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Candy	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Brown sugar
1	c	White sugar
1	c	Water
1	c	Cream

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine sugar, cream and water in a sauce pan and cook to soft ball stage
(238F). Remove fron heat and beat until creamy. Add nuts and drop by
spoonfuls onto buttered sheet.
Posted to FOODWINE Digest 14 Dec 96
Recipe by: River Road Recipes Published by Jr. League of Baton Rouge
From:    Ian Wingfield <iwingfie@MINET.GOV.MB.CA>
Date:    Sat, 14 Dec 1996 14:03:14 -0600

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