Whether Jesus had
foreknowledge of his resurrection before it occurred is a topic, today, along
with more on Naaman the Leper. A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “fixer29”
(Level 4 with 2,680 points, November 16, 2010) posted the
following:
Did Jesus know He was going to be
resurrected before He was crucified?
Or did it come as a huge surprise when He woke up
in a cave three days later?
THE BATTLE AXE: Naaman the
Leper (12/21/2012)—Just as the miraculous healing of Naaman followed his
obedience, only after obedience do believers receive authority, gratitude, joy,
trust, understanding, and the imparted, indwelling spirit of GOD (we say, the
Holy Spirit, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, the Spirit of Prophecy). All
believers begin without full knowledge of the Gospel, and the things given from
GOD. There must be inquiry, study, decision, death and resurrection (through
baptism), confirmations of faith, and continuous change by spiritual growth.
Once healed of otherwise incurable disease (leprosy is sin), Naaman becomes a
figure of the divinely reborn who minister to mankind by sharing the Gospel of
Christ. The prophet refuses the offer of payment and earthly rewards; however,
his servant, Gehazi, pursues Naaman, and seeks reward through deception and
lying. As a result, the servant receives the curse of Naaman’s leprosy upon
himself, and upon his own future generations. As a minister to the prophet in
the way Joshua attended Moses, Gehazi was one who stands in witness to the
operation and presence of GOD, and one who has received such divine gifts as
covenant, deliverance, law, and priesthood. Gehazi’s covetousness, presumption,
and violation of trust is like that of one who hears the Gospel message, and
despises the promises and spiritual gifts preferring outward appearance (e.g.,
changes of raiment), influence, wealth and worldly power.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Then said
Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. But
I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give
it thee. Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. Martha
saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last
day. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that
believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth
and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? She saith unto him,
Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should
come into the world. (John 11: 21-27, King James Version)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: A Holy
Kiss? (11/13/2012); Life and Death (09/26/2012); What He Died For (09/14/2012);
Chances for Change (09/15/2012); Begotten not Made (09/08/2012); About False
Witness (09/09/2012); Why Jesus Prayed (08/19/2012); How Life Exists
(08/20/2012); Girdle 50: Unquenchable Life (01/06/2012)
In addition to a record of the doctrines and
teachings from GOD the Father that Jesus proclaimed by his ministry as an
orthodox rabbi, the Scriptures identify many of the prophesies he carried out
and performed as well as the declarations of his personal conviction and faith.
Even knowledge for some of the most “private” prayers of Jesus have been
provided to believers through the Holy Spirit (see Luke 11: 1-4 and John 17,
King James Version). Jesus was familiar with the events and portents
surrounding his birth; and, being human, he endured a continual struggle to
acquire a mature comprehension, and complete acceptance of sacred truth (see
Matthew 25: 20-46 and Mark 14: 13-42, KJV).
Jesus lived in a society that had many
divisions, errors, and faith eroding secular influences. Even among the elders
and leaders of the Temple community (often called “the Jews” in Scripture),
there were disbelievers and factions driven by human error, politics, and
pride. Being anchored in faith, humility, obedience and prayer, Jesus
acknowledged and demonstrated to all the proper duty for a son of GOD (see Luke
4: 16-21 and Matthew 11: 1-6, KJV). The holy writings were the most widely
available and shared presentation of doctrine, and provided all the necessary
elements for the common acceptance of salvation through Christ. Thus, Jesus and
his followers preached and proclaimed the truths of his birth, death, burial and
resurrection as fulfillment of prophecy, and things of the holy record, rather
than the accomplishment of private goals and purposes (see Luke 24: 1-31, KJV).
There is far more to be said, correctly
applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, how we experience events in
our divine spirit, or in our human imagination and thoughts are at a very
different level than events in our flesh and material reality. The events of
the Lord’s Passion included many unexpected details, jolts and unanticipated
traumas. For example, his expectation (i.e., hope) probably did not include
seeing his mother stand before him at the foot of the cross.) Even so, I trust
this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK
PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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