Expert: Michael O`Flaherty (Expert=8663) - 11/10/2006

Question
why jesus clam to be lord of sabbath ? Does bible said there have two lord of sabbath ? jesus equal to father ? (john 5;18 )why jew have to kill jesus ? (matt 26 ;62-68 )

Answer
Hi Pang!

The reason why Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath, and why the Jews were trying to kill him, is because Jesus claimed to be God:

JN 8:57 "You are not yet fifty years old," the Jews said to him, "and you have seen Abraham!" 58 "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!" 59 At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds.

If you compare that to Exodus 3, you will see that Jesus is claiming to be the I AM of the OT.

EX 3:13 Moses said to God, "Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, `The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' and they ask me, `What is his name?' Then what shall I tell them?" 14 God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: `I AM has sent me to you.' "

I hope this helps! I also hope you are born of water and Spirit. According to Jesus in John 3:5, it is the only way into heaven.

God bless you!

In Jesus Name!
Michael
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