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
Dairy, Eggs, Vegetables		Breads, Cheese, Quickbreads	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Unbleached Flour
1	c	Corn Meal; White Or Yellow
2	tb	Sugar
1	tb	Baking Powder
1	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Mustard; Dry
2	c	Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded
1		Egg; Lg, Slightly Beaten
1	c	Milk
1/4	c	Vegetable Oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the dry ingredients, then stir in the cheddar cheese.  Combine the
egg with the milk and oil.  Stir into the cheddar mixture, mixing until
just moistened.  Pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.
Bake at 425 degrees F. for 20 minutes.  Cool slightly and cut into
squares, then serve warm.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmcheese.zip

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