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Christ's Objection to the Corban Exception
In Jesus days, the leaders of the Jews had developed a tradition whereby a child could refuse to assist his parents. In the following pericope, Jesus addresses that tradition: Mark 7:9-139And he [Jesus] said unto them [the Pharisees and scribes], Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.…
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John 6 – Christ's Spiritual Nourishment – to Lurker
An internet poster inappropriately handled “Lurker” provided a typical RCC view of John 6.In the following I respond.Lurker wrote: I fail to see how one can take it as symbolic considering the reaction of his disciples in John 6. I respond:Jesus comment was that he was the fulfillment of the Old Testament manna:John 6:31-3331Our fathers…