Expect the Unexpected

2004-12-1 05:00:00

Sterling writes:

You've got to see National Treasure.

It's on my list. It looks good from the previews and will look forward to seeing it.

John Z writes:

When Christ came ~2000 yrs. ago, even though he brought forth higher principles, he obediently observed the "old" law of Moses.

When Christ comes again ... will he do as he did before, and follow the principles and ordinances previously established (e.g. baptism)?

If not, why?

Actually, outside of celebrating the Passover, I can't think of an example of Jesus following the Law of Moses. Nowhere is there any mention of him offering animal sacrifices. He discouraged the stoning of the adulterous woman according to the law. He was consistently accused of breaking the Sabbath. He even broke the law through his death for the law said that he who was hung on a tree was cursed of God and Paul said Jesus was hung on a tree.

Even though he did not observe the law in a traditional sense for himself he admonished those who believed in the law to follow their religion and sought to fulfill the principles behind the law through obedience to the law of love.

In fact, the religious people of his day were so concerned with his teachings that they accused him of attempting to destroying the Law of Moses. He argued, however, that this was not the case as he sought to fulfill the purpose of the law.

If a similar occurrence were to happen this time around, how would it play out?

1. It would appear to the current religious authorities that Christ was not a supporter of orthodox behavior, procedure or even ordinances.
2. Even though he would not be an orthodox member of any religion he would support people in following the principles in which they believe.
3. He would teach true principles in harmony with scripture, but out of harmony with orthodox beliefs.
4. Last time he revealed greater light on an aspect of the Godhead which was love. This time he will reveal an aspect of the Will which is currently unrealized. This would create a lot of controversy.
5. He supported new Piscean ordinances not mentioned in the Law of Moses such as baptism, communion, the washing of the feet etc. If he did the same thing again he would introduce Aquarian ordinances associated with air, spirit and mind rather than water and feeling.

The bottom line is this. If we look for the traditional Christ we will miss the real one for as it is written: "Behold, I do all things new."

He who ceases to learn cannot adequately teach. Unknown

Copyright 2004 by J J Dewey