Thematic Bible: Christ felt the imperative call of duty
Thematic Bible
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » He must go to jerusalem to suffer
From that time onward Jesus began to explain to His disciples that He would have to go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the [Jewish] elders, leading priests, and experts in the law of Moses; [that He would then] be killed and [yet] raised up on the third day.
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Explanationselders, as community leadersChief priestsHow Disciples LearnCertaintyInjuryMission, Of Jesus ChristNecessityPredictionsPriests, Types Of In Nt TimesRejection Of GodSanhedrinScribes
Suffering, Of Jesus ChristTeachers Of The LawProphecies Said By JesusChrist Predicting The FutureThe Third Day Of The WeekBeginning To TeachChrist Would Be KilledChrist Would RiseOpposition To Christ From ScribesThe Chief Priests Condemning ChristJesus DeathcrucifixionJesus Foretelling His Resurrection
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » He must accomplish his work
But I have an immersion to experience [i.e., overwhelming suffering to undergo. See Mark 10:38-39], and what stress I am under until it happens!
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » Doing His Father's Business
And He replied to them, "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I had to be in my Father's house [i.e., the Temple]?"
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » He must preach
But He told them, "I must go to other towns also to preach the good news of God's [coming] kingdom, for this is why I was sent [by God]."
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » He must work while the day lasted
While it is still daytime we must perform the acts of God, who sent me. Nighttime is coming, when no one can act.