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
Meats	German	Varietymeat, Ham/pork, Germany	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	sm	Pork knuckles
4		Onions, sliced
3		Carrots, sliced
315	ml	Spoon (3 Tb.) vinegar
1		Bay leaf
1		Clove
25	g	(1 oz.) German butter, melted
3		Cooking apples, peeled, cored & cut into thick slices
150	ml	(1/4 pint) German apple juice
15	ml	(1 Tb.) cranberry jelly (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the pork knuckles in a large saucepan w/ the onions, carrots,
vinegar, bay leaf & clove. Cover w/ water & bring to the boil. Cover &
simmer very gently for 45 minutes. Drain the meat , retaining the
vegetables, bay leaf & clove.  Brush the meat w/ butter & place in a large
braising dish.  Add the vegetables, herbs, apple slices & apple juice.
Cover & bake at 180 celcius/ 350 F degrees/ Gas mark 4 for about 2 hours
until the pork is very tender. Serve w/ the vegetables & a little of the
cooking liquor ( which may mixed w/ cranberry jelly, reheated & poured over
the meat), & potatoes dumplings & red cabbage. Braised Knuckle of Pork With
Apples
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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