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To: Louis Foxwell

No, Jesus was not part of the upper class when living as a man; otherwise he would have stood out starkly (Matthew 11:8 and Luke 7:25 refer specifically to John the Baptist, but given Jesus’ ability to blend in with ordinary Jews, He wasn’t a wearer of the most expensive garments either nor did he “live delicately”). Never mind Nazareth not having a good reputation during Jesus’ time (remember John 1:46?)


8 posted on 04/05/2014 1:54:49 PM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Read the transcript. His garments were of the finest weave. He ate with wealthy patrons. I did not say he was of the upper class. I said he was a wealthy man. Clearly he lived a life of sacrifice and service. He was never in need of earthly sustenance. Even the fish gave him money to pay his taxes.


10 posted on 04/05/2014 1:59:14 PM PDT by Louis Foxwell (This is a wake up call. Join the Sultan Knish ping list.)
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To: Olog-hai; Louis Foxwell
He wasn’t a wearer of the most expensive garments

Why then did Roman Soldiers cast lots for his garmets?

13 posted on 04/05/2014 2:00:58 PM PDT by fso301
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To: Olog-hai

While I am on the subject, how dare you infer that Jesus was a beggar, requiring gifts to continue his ministry. There is no evidence of that anywhere in scripture.


14 posted on 04/05/2014 2:01:04 PM PDT by Louis Foxwell (This is a wake up call. Join the Sultan Knish ping list.)
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