“The nail in the coffin was him rehearsing for the Sermon on the Mount, like a stage play spectacular...”
Saw that is an excerpt and it disgusted me. Jesus was not a businessman using good tactics for increasing market share! Instead, as Paul wrote, “This priceless treasure we hold, so to speak, in a common earthenware jar—to show that the splendid power of it belongs to God and not to us.” - 2 Cor 4
“And when they bring you before the synagogues and magistrates and authorities, don’t worry as to what defense you are going to put up or what word you are going to use. For the Holy Spirit will tell you at the time what is the right thing for you to say.” - Jesus, Luke 12
Those words would be meaningless if Jesus had to prepare his sermons and run them past the disciples for help first!
Characterized by, or tending to cause, agitation or anxiety
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“It was that creepy moment when you realize your ex-spouse has joined the same online dating site as you.”
I don’t view the scene in that Jesus needed Matthew’s help but rather Jesus was taking an opportunity to make a connection
Have you ever asked your Child to “help” you with something or a task not because you need their help but rather to make a life impacting connection with them?