Richard_oti
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- Mar 17, 2008
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i gotta say, i have never heard @Jay Ross' interpretation.
Nor I. However, as I perceive you to see or be willing to see the other side of the coin, I decided to ask your opinion. I find that I am less willing to consider some other aspects with regard to some things than I used to be.
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I think the context in which they are presented is telling, too.
Concurred, As well as what followed.
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iow in both accounts we are first presented with Believers Who Do Not Understand, and the parables are given as a direct reply to the misunderstandings.
And the beginning of the Luke account:
Luk 19:12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
Jesus' return to heaven (a far country) to receive his "kingdom" ... and to one day return.
Who was Jesus speaking with regard unto in the parable? And, was he not rejected by some of those very same, as they would have wanted no part of him to rule over them?
although that could be taken two ways as well. So imo what we have here is maybe a parable that works one way for one season, and another way for another season, although that may not be satisfying to many.
Thanks for your opinion. It is appreciated, as I said above, I am less open to seeing the other side of coin these days with regard to some things.
Besides, I perceive there is more to you than meets the eye.