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

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood, Meats		Main dish, Fish	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Butter
3	tb	Flour
1	c	Onion [chopped]
3/4	c	Green onions tops [chopped]
1	c	Celery [chopped]
1	ts	Paprika
1 1/2	c	Water
2		Chicken bullion cubes
2	lb	Shrimp [peeled & deveined]
		Black pepper to taste
		Cayenne pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Blend the butter and the flour in a heavy skillet, cooking over low heat
until dark brown, stirring constantly... Add in the onions green onion
tops, and celery and cook until veggies are tender, stirring
occasionally... 2) Add the paprika, water, and bouillon cubes and simmer
for 20 min... Add the remainder of the ingredients and simmer for 20 min
more... 3) Serve over hot cooked rice

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