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
Vegetables	Italian	Italian, Pasta, Vegetables	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Spaghetti
1	c	Bread crumbs, seasoned
1/2	c	Olive oil
1/4	ts	Hot pepper flakes
1		Head cauliflower, cut up
1	lg	Garlic clove, mashed

INSTRUCTIONS

Steam cauliflower in a cup of water until tender. Remove from heat. Add
seasoned bread crumbs, olive oil, garlic and hot pepper. Cover.
Boil spaghetti. Drain all the water but 1 cup. Add water to cauliflower
misture. Pour over spaghetti and serve.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest  by Paula <demoness@bellatlantic.net> on Sep
16, 1998

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