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- After explaining the opposition that the disciples should anticipate when going out into the world with the gospel under the figure of sheep and wolves, Jesus employed two further animal metaphors in order to instruct His disciples about their strategy and demeanor when engaged in the mission of God.
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Nov 28, 2021 · The Bible writers and Jesus often mixed metaphors and the OP has listed a prime example. Here is another example from the writing of Paul in 1 Cor 3 - V1, 2 - Paul uses the metaphor of infants drinking milk; V3 - metaphor of a walk compared to the Christian life; V6, 7 - church compared to a plants in a farm being watered and harvested
Jun 12, 2024 · Why did Jesus use the four animal metaphors of sheep, wolves, serpents, and doves to instruct his disciples (Matt. 10:16-20)?
- Nick Batzig
Jesus does not mix His metaphors when He exhorts His disciples, "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" . Three figures of speech combine to form the ideal kingship familiar in ancient times: the perfect king was shepherd of his flock, the loving father of his family, and commanding ruler of ...
Feb 5, 2018 · While Jesus certainly drew on animals in his teachings, both for use in metaphors as well as actual ideas about their role in society, for the most part what he said is no different than previous Jewish ideas about animals.
Oct 18, 2000 · By using metaphors Jesus knew how to help people gain a solid grasp on complex theological ideas. The Lord gave people truth that could be transmitted throughout the network of their relationships because He wanted all men to know the truth since it sets us free.
- Paul Fritz
- Trinity College
- Professor
Apr 13, 2017 · The best the anti-literal interpretation can do is say that Jesus is mixing metaphors, where “to eat” is actually “to believe” and where bread “is flesh” but only as the “representation of Jesus.” How do we know the difference?
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Jun 18, 2020 · After explaining the opposition that the disciples should anticipate when going out into the world with the gospel under the figure of sheep and wolves, Jesus employed two further animal metaphors in order to instruct His disciples about their strategy and demeanor when engaged in the mission of God. He said, “be wise as serpents and innocent ...
