Jesus did not come to die The Jews of Palestine expected the arrival of a Prophet who’d overthrow the Roman government and destroy the occupation, not to be crucified by them! Jesus made it clear that the purpose of his mission was to preach the Law and the Gospel (only) to the Children of Israel: Jesus replied, Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come. (Mark 1:38) But he said, I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent. (Luke 4:43) For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. (Matthew 18:11, KJV only) For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. (Luke 19:10) But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. (Matthew 9:13) “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.” (Matthew 5:17-18)
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 12:17:29 +0000