Ep. 82 : The camel and the needle

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MATTHEW 19:23-30, MARK 10:23-31, LUKE 18:24-30

Peter seems to remind the Lord that they had forsaken all to follow him. Jesus reminded them of the reward which this would procure, especially for the Apostles of Christ. As regarded the Apostles personally, some mystery lies on the special promise to them. The Rabbis, indeed, speak of a regeneration of the World which was to take place after the Messianic reign. Such a renewal of all things is not only foretold by the prophets and dwelt upon in later Jewish writings, but frequently referred to in Rabbinic literature. But as regards the special rule of the Apostles, or ambassadors of the Messiah, we have not any parallel in Jewish writings.

This is an extract from the book, Jesus : Life and Times, available for £10 here (Finalist for Academic Book of the year at 2023 CRT awards)