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Christ "Contradiction"

Allan R. Bevere
Apr 6, 2021
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He began his ministry by being hungry, yet he is the Bread of Life.

Jesus ended his earthly ministry by being thirsty, yet he is the Living Water.

Jesus was weary, yet he is our Rest. Jesus paid tribute, yet he is the King.

Jesus was accused of having a demon, yet he cast out demons.

Jesus wept, yet he wipes away our tears.

Jesus was sold for thirty pieces of silver, yet he redeemed the world.

Jesus was brought as a lamb to the slaughter, yet he is the Good Shepherd.

Jesus died, yet by his death he destroyed the power of death.

—Gregory of Nazianzus, bishop and theologian (circa 325-389)

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Carol Wyeth
Apr 6, 2021

Never clicked before that Jesus began hungry and ended his earthly ministry thirsty .

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