41. Moses said that the "little ones" in the wilderness would enter the Promised
Land Num.14:31
Jesus said that the Kingdom of God belonged to the "little ones" Mk. 10:14
42. Moses told the Israelites to remember and do all the commandments of the Lord
Num. 15:38-39
Jesus told His disciples to keep His commandments if they would abide in His
love. Jn. 15:10
43. Moses told the Israelites that God would show that He had sent Moses by doing
signs and wonders Num. 16:28
Jesus told His disciples that the works He did were to prove that the Father
was in Him and He was in the Father Jn. 14:10-11
44. Moses made a fiery serpent on a pole and the Israelites were healed when they
looked upon it Num. 21:9
Jesus was lifted up on a pole. All who looked upon Him by faith (as He took
their sin) were healed. Jn. 3:14-15
45. Moses chose 12 men, 1 of each tribe and sent them out (to scout) to bring
FRUIT Deut. 1:23
Jesus chose 12 men and sent them out to bear fruit Mt. 10:1
46. Moses said that in the mouth of 2 or 3 witnesses a truth would be established
Deut. 19:15
Jesus said that where 2 or 3 were gathered in His name, He would be in their
midst Mt. 18:20
47. Moses' relatives criticized and challenged him Num. 12: 1-2
Jesus' relatives criticized and challenged Him Jn. 7:5, Mt. 13:57
48. Moses was Israel's judge, the final authority in decision-making Ex. 18-22
Jesus will return to earth as a judge. All must appear before the "judgment
seat of Christ" II Cor.5:10, Jesus will judge all at His appearing II Tim.4-1
49. Moses reappeared after his death (on the Mt. of Transfiguration) Mt. 17:3
Jesus reappeared after His resurrection from the dead ( seen by many for
the next 40 days) Acts 1:3
50. Moses as deliverer was initially rejected by his people and took a gentile
bride Zipporah Ex. 2:11-14, 16-21
Jesus as Deliverer was initially rejected by His people and took a gentile
bride the Church II Cor. 11:2
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
50 Parallels between Moses and Jesus
31. God spoke with Moses face to face Ex.33:11, Num.12:8 Face to Face is a hebrew
idiom which means mouth to mouth.
Jesus had an intimate "face to face" relationship with God, His Father Jn.14:31.
32. Moses fasted for 40 days and 40 nights when he received the Torah (the
instructions and directions of how to live) Ex.34:28.
Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights when He was tempted in the wilderness
Mt.4:1-2.
33. Moses' face shone with the glory of God. Ex. 34:29.
Jesus' face shone with the glory of God Mt. 17:1-12.
34. God told Moses how He wanted to be worshipped - the Tabernacle (mishkan) Ex.40.
God told Jesus how He wanted to be worshipped - "spirit and in truth"
Jn:4:23-24.
35. Moses,a prophet, was a mouthpiece for God. He spoke the words God gave him
Ex.19:7-8.
Jesus, as a prophet spoke the words that God gave Him Jn.8:28-29.
36. Moses commanded the children of Israel to keep their lamps burning continually
Lev. 24:2.
Jesus commanded His children to put their light on a lampstand and let shine it
before men Mt.5:15-16.
37. Moses fed the children of Israel (a multitude) in a supernatural way Ex. 16:15.
Jesus fed a multitude (5000) with five loaves and two fishes Mt. 14:19-21.
38. Moses was faithful in God's house Num. 12:7.
Jesus, the High Priest of our profession, was faithful to Him that appointed
Him Heb.3:16.
39. Moses beseeched God to pardon the iniquity of His people Num. 14:19.
Jesus, on the cross, beseeched God to forgive the iniquity of those who were
crucifying Him Lk. 23-34.
40. God listened to Moses Num. 14:20.
God listened to Jesus. Jn. 11:41-42.
idiom which means mouth to mouth.
Jesus had an intimate "face to face" relationship with God, His Father Jn.14:31.
32. Moses fasted for 40 days and 40 nights when he received the Torah (the
instructions and directions of how to live) Ex.34:28.
Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights when He was tempted in the wilderness
Mt.4:1-2.
33. Moses' face shone with the glory of God. Ex. 34:29.
Jesus' face shone with the glory of God Mt. 17:1-12.
34. God told Moses how He wanted to be worshipped - the Tabernacle (mishkan) Ex.40.
God told Jesus how He wanted to be worshipped - "spirit and in truth"
Jn:4:23-24.
35. Moses,a prophet, was a mouthpiece for God. He spoke the words God gave him
Ex.19:7-8.
Jesus, as a prophet spoke the words that God gave Him Jn.8:28-29.
36. Moses commanded the children of Israel to keep their lamps burning continually
Lev. 24:2.
Jesus commanded His children to put their light on a lampstand and let shine it
before men Mt.5:15-16.
37. Moses fed the children of Israel (a multitude) in a supernatural way Ex. 16:15.
Jesus fed a multitude (5000) with five loaves and two fishes Mt. 14:19-21.
38. Moses was faithful in God's house Num. 12:7.
Jesus, the High Priest of our profession, was faithful to Him that appointed
Him Heb.3:16.
39. Moses beseeched God to pardon the iniquity of His people Num. 14:19.
Jesus, on the cross, beseeched God to forgive the iniquity of those who were
crucifying Him Lk. 23-34.
40. God listened to Moses Num. 14:20.
God listened to Jesus. Jn. 11:41-42.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
50 Parallels between Moses and Jesus
21. God revealed His healing power through Moses Ex.15:26
God revealed His healing power through Jesus Mt.4:23
22. Moses gave God's people bread from heaven to eat (manna) Ex.16:15
Jesus said that He was the true bread from heaven that gives life
to the world Jn.6:33.
23. The whole congregation of Israel murmured against Moses Ex.15:24.
The Jews murmured at Jesus Jn.6:41.
24. Moses told the people to gather manna every morning- daily bread Ex.16:20-21.
Jesus taught His disciples to feed their souls with spiritual bread daily
Mt. 6:11.
25. People were ready to stone Moses Ex. 17:4.
People were ready to stone Jesus Jn. 10:31.
26. Moses received God's Law on a mountain and told the people what God expected of
them Ex19:3.
Jesus set the law back in its proper place on a mountain Mt.5:1. The Sermon on
The Mount.
27. God came to Moses in a thick cloud Ex. 19:9, 24:16.
God came to Jesus on the Mt. of Transfiguration in a thick cloud Mk.9:7.
28. Moses sprinkled the blood of the first covenant on the people Ex.24:8.
Jesus sanctified the people with His own blood, the blood of the New Covenant
Heb.13:12.
29. God gave Moses commandments to teach His people Ex. 24:12.
God gave Jesus commandments to teach His people Jn.13:34.
30. Moses interceded with God for Israel when he was angry with His people
Ex.32:11-14.
Jesus interceded with God on behalf of sinful man; He "made intercession for
the transgressors" Is.53:12 and became the final sacrifice for sin Mt. 20:28,
Heb.7:25.
God revealed His healing power through Jesus Mt.4:23
22. Moses gave God's people bread from heaven to eat (manna) Ex.16:15
Jesus said that He was the true bread from heaven that gives life
to the world Jn.6:33.
23. The whole congregation of Israel murmured against Moses Ex.15:24.
The Jews murmured at Jesus Jn.6:41.
24. Moses told the people to gather manna every morning- daily bread Ex.16:20-21.
Jesus taught His disciples to feed their souls with spiritual bread daily
Mt. 6:11.
25. People were ready to stone Moses Ex. 17:4.
People were ready to stone Jesus Jn. 10:31.
26. Moses received God's Law on a mountain and told the people what God expected of
them Ex19:3.
Jesus set the law back in its proper place on a mountain Mt.5:1. The Sermon on
The Mount.
27. God came to Moses in a thick cloud Ex. 19:9, 24:16.
God came to Jesus on the Mt. of Transfiguration in a thick cloud Mk.9:7.
28. Moses sprinkled the blood of the first covenant on the people Ex.24:8.
Jesus sanctified the people with His own blood, the blood of the New Covenant
Heb.13:12.
29. God gave Moses commandments to teach His people Ex. 24:12.
God gave Jesus commandments to teach His people Jn.13:34.
30. Moses interceded with God for Israel when he was angry with His people
Ex.32:11-14.
Jesus interceded with God on behalf of sinful man; He "made intercession for
the transgressors" Is.53:12 and became the final sacrifice for sin Mt. 20:28,
Heb.7:25.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
50 Parallels between Moses and Jesus
11. Moses was a shepherd of God's people Ps.77:20.
Jesus called Himself the "good shepherd" who came to lay down His life for the
sheep. Jn.10:11-16.
12. Moses began his ministry in a supernatural way - A bush burned with fire,
but was not consumed, and God spoke from the midst of the bush Ex.3:2-4.
Jesus began His ministry in a supernatural way - A dove descended on Him and a
voice from Heaven said, "This is My beloved Son,in whom I am well pleased
Mt.3:16-17.
13. God sent Moses to deliver His people because He knew their sorrows. Ex. 3:7
God sent Jesus to deliver His people because He knew their enslaved,
brokenhearted state Lk. 4:18.
14. Moses "came down" to deliver His people Ex.3:8 and to "bring them up to the
Promised Land."
Jesus came down from heaven to deliver His people and to bring them up to
heaven one day Phil.2:7-8.
15. Moses was very humble, saying "Who am I?" Ex3:11. He was called "very meek"
in Num. 12:3.
Jesus was "meek and lowly" calling all to find rest for their souls in Him
Matt.11:28-30.
16. Moses performed many public miracles following God's direction. Ex.4:4-9.
Jesus performed many public miracles following God's direction.
Jn. 5: 19-20.
17. The reason behind Moses' liberation ofthe Hebrews was for them to serve God.
Ex.9:1.
The reason behind Jesus' liberation of mankind is for us to serve God
Heb. 9:14,12:28.
18. Moses delivered the children of Israel from Egyptian bondages through Blood
Ex.12:13,23. Lambs without blemish were slain. Their blood protected Hebrew
homes from death.
Jesus delivered all mankind from the bondage of sin through Blood - His
Blood,shed on the cross as The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the
world. Jn. 1:29,Heb. 9:11-15.
19. Moses instructed Israel to remember the Lord's deliverance Ex.12:25-27 via
a covenant meal (Passover).
Jesus instructed His disciples to remember His deliverance from the sin via
a covenant meal (Passover, the "Lord's Supper) Lk.22:14-20.
20. Moses gave the Israelites sweet, "living water" to drink Ex. 16:25.
Jesus promised living water to all who believe in Him Jn.7:38.
Jesus called Himself the "good shepherd" who came to lay down His life for the
sheep. Jn.10:11-16.
12. Moses began his ministry in a supernatural way - A bush burned with fire,
but was not consumed, and God spoke from the midst of the bush Ex.3:2-4.
Jesus began His ministry in a supernatural way - A dove descended on Him and a
voice from Heaven said, "This is My beloved Son,in whom I am well pleased
Mt.3:16-17.
13. God sent Moses to deliver His people because He knew their sorrows. Ex. 3:7
God sent Jesus to deliver His people because He knew their enslaved,
brokenhearted state Lk. 4:18.
14. Moses "came down" to deliver His people Ex.3:8 and to "bring them up to the
Promised Land."
Jesus came down from heaven to deliver His people and to bring them up to
heaven one day Phil.2:7-8.
15. Moses was very humble, saying "Who am I?" Ex3:11. He was called "very meek"
in Num. 12:3.
Jesus was "meek and lowly" calling all to find rest for their souls in Him
Matt.11:28-30.
16. Moses performed many public miracles following God's direction. Ex.4:4-9.
Jesus performed many public miracles following God's direction.
Jn. 5: 19-20.
17. The reason behind Moses' liberation ofthe Hebrews was for them to serve God.
Ex.9:1.
The reason behind Jesus' liberation of mankind is for us to serve God
Heb. 9:14,12:28.
18. Moses delivered the children of Israel from Egyptian bondages through Blood
Ex.12:13,23. Lambs without blemish were slain. Their blood protected Hebrew
homes from death.
Jesus delivered all mankind from the bondage of sin through Blood - His
Blood,shed on the cross as The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the
world. Jn. 1:29,Heb. 9:11-15.
19. Moses instructed Israel to remember the Lord's deliverance Ex.12:25-27 via
a covenant meal (Passover).
Jesus instructed His disciples to remember His deliverance from the sin via
a covenant meal (Passover, the "Lord's Supper) Lk.22:14-20.
20. Moses gave the Israelites sweet, "living water" to drink Ex. 16:25.
Jesus promised living water to all who believe in Him Jn.7:38.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
50 Parallels between Moses and Jesus
1. Moses a Jew was born when Egyptians (gentiles) ruled the people of Israel EX.1:8-10
Jesus a Jew was born when Romans (gentiles) ruled the people of Israel Lk. 2:1-5
2. Pharaoh,an evil ruler, decreed that all male Hebrew babies should be killed by
casting them into the river Ex1:23
Herod,an evil ruler, decreed that all male Hebrew babies should be put to death
Mt. 2:16
3. Moses was hidden in Egypt 3 months to keep him alive Ex 2:2
Jesus was also hidden in Egypt to keep him alive Mt. 2:13
4. Moses' mother put him in the river in a BASKET Ex.2:3
Jesus' mother put him in a MANGER (feeding trough) Lk. 2:7
5. Moses means drawn out of water Ex2:10. Drawing out of water is a picture of
salvation Is.12:3. Moses was Israel's way of salvation
Jesus' name in Hebrew is Yeshua which means salvation
6. The favor of God was upon Moses,even as an infant. Pharaoh's daughter took him
out of the river and he became a prince of Egypt. Ex 2:5
The favor of God was upon Jesus. Wise men worshipped Him and presented gifts to
to Him. Matt 2:11
7. Moses was brought up by a man who was not his natural father. Ex 2:9-10
Jesus was brought up by a man who was his stepfather, Joseph Lk. 2:33.
8. Moses, when grown, saw the burdens of his brethern and had compassion on them
Ex.2:11
Jesus saw His people as sheep without a shepherd and had compassion on them
Mk. 6:34
9. Moses at a well, was kind to the daughters of the priest of Midian and watered
their their flock (not the usual custom) Ex.2:17
Jesus at a well, was kind to a Samaritan woman and offered her water (not the
usual custom. John 4:9-11
10.Moses was in exile in a foreign land until the king of Egypt died. Ex 2:23
Jesus was in exile in a foreign land until King Herod died Mt. 2:19-20.
Jesus a Jew was born when Romans (gentiles) ruled the people of Israel Lk. 2:1-5
2. Pharaoh,an evil ruler, decreed that all male Hebrew babies should be killed by
casting them into the river Ex1:23
Herod,an evil ruler, decreed that all male Hebrew babies should be put to death
Mt. 2:16
3. Moses was hidden in Egypt 3 months to keep him alive Ex 2:2
Jesus was also hidden in Egypt to keep him alive Mt. 2:13
4. Moses' mother put him in the river in a BASKET Ex.2:3
Jesus' mother put him in a MANGER (feeding trough) Lk. 2:7
5. Moses means drawn out of water Ex2:10. Drawing out of water is a picture of
salvation Is.12:3. Moses was Israel's way of salvation
Jesus' name in Hebrew is Yeshua which means salvation
6. The favor of God was upon Moses,even as an infant. Pharaoh's daughter took him
out of the river and he became a prince of Egypt. Ex 2:5
The favor of God was upon Jesus. Wise men worshipped Him and presented gifts to
to Him. Matt 2:11
7. Moses was brought up by a man who was not his natural father. Ex 2:9-10
Jesus was brought up by a man who was his stepfather, Joseph Lk. 2:33.
8. Moses, when grown, saw the burdens of his brethern and had compassion on them
Ex.2:11
Jesus saw His people as sheep without a shepherd and had compassion on them
Mk. 6:34
9. Moses at a well, was kind to the daughters of the priest of Midian and watered
their their flock (not the usual custom) Ex.2:17
Jesus at a well, was kind to a Samaritan woman and offered her water (not the
usual custom. John 4:9-11
10.Moses was in exile in a foreign land until the king of Egypt died. Ex 2:23
Jesus was in exile in a foreign land until King Herod died Mt. 2:19-20.
Friday, December 24, 2010
12 Days of Christmas
During the 16th Century, there were many religious wars in England and many believers were not able to practice their faith openly, so they had to find other ways to pass on their beliefs. The song The Twelve Days of Christmas is how they did it. It was a device to teach Christian beliefs to children. The "true love" refers to God Himself.
The Partidge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ who died on a"tree" as a gift from God.
Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments, another gift from God.
Three French hens represented faith, hope and love, three gifts mentioned in I Corinthians 13.
Four calling birds were the four Gospels that sing the song of salvation through Jesus Christ.
The five golden rings were the first five books of the Bible, (The Torah), also called the books of Moses.
The six geese a-laying were the the six days of Creation.
The seven swans a'swimming were the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit found in Romans 12:6-8.
The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
The nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit from Galatians 5:22,23.
The ten lords a-leaping were the Ten Commandments.
The eleven pipers piping were the 11 faithful disciples.
The twelve drummers drumming were the 12 points of the Apostles Creed.
Thus, when they sang the The Twelve Days of Christmas, they were teaching their faith and the unbelieving world had no clue as to what they were doing!
The Partidge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ who died on a"tree" as a gift from God.
Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments, another gift from God.
Three French hens represented faith, hope and love, three gifts mentioned in I Corinthians 13.
Four calling birds were the four Gospels that sing the song of salvation through Jesus Christ.
The five golden rings were the first five books of the Bible, (The Torah), also called the books of Moses.
The six geese a-laying were the the six days of Creation.
The seven swans a'swimming were the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit found in Romans 12:6-8.
The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
The nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit from Galatians 5:22,23.
The ten lords a-leaping were the Ten Commandments.
The eleven pipers piping were the 11 faithful disciples.
The twelve drummers drumming were the 12 points of the Apostles Creed.
Thus, when they sang the The Twelve Days of Christmas, they were teaching their faith and the unbelieving world had no clue as to what they were doing!
Monday, November 22, 2010
New Testament's Hebraisms by David Bivin
Doubling, or repeating, is a characteristic feature of Hebrew. Hebrew loves to say things twice (or more!) by adding equivalents. Words, phrases, sentences, and even stories, are doubled (or tripled). Sometimes, this doubling is quite complex, for example: "The men of Nineveh will arise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here. The queen of Teman will arise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here." (Lk.11-31-32;Mt.12:41-42).
One of the most important Hebraisms is known as "parallelism," expressing the same thought in two or more different, though synonymous, ways. "Parallelism" is the hallmark of Hebrew poetry.
Rather than invest energy in refining a definition of "parallelism," let's gain a feeling for this feature of Hebrew by looking at a few examples from the Hebrew scriptures.
The Book of Psalms is full of parallelism. The book's first verse contains a 3-part parallelism: who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
or stand in the way of sinners,
or sit in the seat of mockers. (Ps 1:1;NIV)
The prophet Amos transmits God's message: "But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." (Amos 5:24;RSV)
Again God speaks in parallelism through the mouth of Moses: "They have stirred me to jealousy with what is no god; they have provoked me with their idols." (Deut.32:21;RSV)
Mary used parallelism in her poetic praise of God: "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." (Lk.1:46-47;RSV)
Each of the two sides,or ribs, of a parallelism has the meaning of the other. Roughly speaking, whatever one side of a parallelism means, its other side means the same. More than half the words in the Hebrew Bible appear only once or twice, but happily, often in a parallelism. Sometimes, the only clue scholars have to a rare biblical vocabulary item's meaning is its known equivalent, its opposite found in a parallelism.
You could say that "parallelism" is the essence of the Hebrew language. Parallelism is pervasive in the Hebrew Scriptures, especially in poetry. A prophet could scarely open his or her mouth without parallelisms popping out. Likewise, parallelisms are everywhere in the synoptic Gospels, especially in the sayings of Jesus, an indication that the Greek of these Gospels is derived from a Greek source translated from Hebrew.
Here is a sampling of the many doublets and parallelisms we find in the sayings of Jesus:
"The wise and understanding" (Lk.10:21); "prophets and apostles" (Lk.11:49); "kings and governors" (Lk.21:12); "two men will be in the field...two women will be grinding with a handmill" (Mt.24:40-41); "look at the birds of the heaven...consider the lilies of the field" (Mt.6:26,28); "they make their phylacteries wide...and their tassels long" (Mt.23:5); "when you see a cloud rising in the west...when you see the southwind blowing" (Lk12:54,55); "a reed shaken by the wind...a man dressed in fancy clothes" (Mt.11:7-8, Lk.7:24-25); "eating and drinking...a glutton and a drunkard...tax collectors and sinners"(Mt. 11:19, Lk.7:34); "you are the salt of the earth...you are the light of the world" (Mt.5:13,14); "as it was in the days of Noah...as it was in the days of Lot" (Lk 17:26,28); and "nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom" (Mt.24:7; Mk.13:8, Lk. 21:10).
Please fill in the blanks in the following parallelisms:
"A disciple is not above his teacher and a ________ is not above his ______". Mt.10:24-25
"My yoke is easy and my ______ is_________" Mt. 11:30.
"Foxes have holes, and the _____ ___ ____ ___have______ " Mt. 8:20;Lk.9:58.
"You build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the_______of the righteous" Mt.23:29.
"Jerusalem, Jerusalem,killing the prophets, and stoning ______ _____ ____ ___" Mt.23:37,Lk.13:34.
"The master of that slave will come on a day he (the slave) does not expect and at an hour____ ____ ____ ____" Mt. 24:50; Lk. 12:46).
Next time we will look at parallelisms that are more complex. A sensitivity to Hebrew parallelism allows scholars to interpret correctly a number of Jesus' sayings, e.g.,"Do not give the holy to the dogs, and do not throw your pearls before the pigs, lest they trample them with their feet, and turning,rend you Mt.7:6.
One of the most important Hebraisms is known as "parallelism," expressing the same thought in two or more different, though synonymous, ways. "Parallelism" is the hallmark of Hebrew poetry.
Rather than invest energy in refining a definition of "parallelism," let's gain a feeling for this feature of Hebrew by looking at a few examples from the Hebrew scriptures.
The Book of Psalms is full of parallelism. The book's first verse contains a 3-part parallelism: who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
or stand in the way of sinners,
or sit in the seat of mockers. (Ps 1:1;NIV)
The prophet Amos transmits God's message: "But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." (Amos 5:24;RSV)
Again God speaks in parallelism through the mouth of Moses: "They have stirred me to jealousy with what is no god; they have provoked me with their idols." (Deut.32:21;RSV)
Mary used parallelism in her poetic praise of God: "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." (Lk.1:46-47;RSV)
Each of the two sides,or ribs, of a parallelism has the meaning of the other. Roughly speaking, whatever one side of a parallelism means, its other side means the same. More than half the words in the Hebrew Bible appear only once or twice, but happily, often in a parallelism. Sometimes, the only clue scholars have to a rare biblical vocabulary item's meaning is its known equivalent, its opposite found in a parallelism.
You could say that "parallelism" is the essence of the Hebrew language. Parallelism is pervasive in the Hebrew Scriptures, especially in poetry. A prophet could scarely open his or her mouth without parallelisms popping out. Likewise, parallelisms are everywhere in the synoptic Gospels, especially in the sayings of Jesus, an indication that the Greek of these Gospels is derived from a Greek source translated from Hebrew.
Here is a sampling of the many doublets and parallelisms we find in the sayings of Jesus:
"The wise and understanding" (Lk.10:21); "prophets and apostles" (Lk.11:49); "kings and governors" (Lk.21:12); "two men will be in the field...two women will be grinding with a handmill" (Mt.24:40-41); "look at the birds of the heaven...consider the lilies of the field" (Mt.6:26,28); "they make their phylacteries wide...and their tassels long" (Mt.23:5); "when you see a cloud rising in the west...when you see the southwind blowing" (Lk12:54,55); "a reed shaken by the wind...a man dressed in fancy clothes" (Mt.11:7-8, Lk.7:24-25); "eating and drinking...a glutton and a drunkard...tax collectors and sinners"(Mt. 11:19, Lk.7:34); "you are the salt of the earth...you are the light of the world" (Mt.5:13,14); "as it was in the days of Noah...as it was in the days of Lot" (Lk 17:26,28); and "nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom" (Mt.24:7; Mk.13:8, Lk. 21:10).
Please fill in the blanks in the following parallelisms:
"A disciple is not above his teacher and a ________ is not above his ______". Mt.10:24-25
"My yoke is easy and my ______ is_________" Mt. 11:30.
"Foxes have holes, and the _____ ___ ____ ___have______ " Mt. 8:20;Lk.9:58.
"You build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the_______of the righteous" Mt.23:29.
"Jerusalem, Jerusalem,killing the prophets, and stoning ______ _____ ____ ___" Mt.23:37,Lk.13:34.
"The master of that slave will come on a day he (the slave) does not expect and at an hour____ ____ ____ ____" Mt. 24:50; Lk. 12:46).
Next time we will look at parallelisms that are more complex. A sensitivity to Hebrew parallelism allows scholars to interpret correctly a number of Jesus' sayings, e.g.,"Do not give the holy to the dogs, and do not throw your pearls before the pigs, lest they trample them with their feet, and turning,rend you Mt.7:6.
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