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Biblical Reading and Reflections: October 10th (Psalm 104 & Matthew 26:57-75)

Alastair's Adversaria

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The Son of Man Is a Son of God

In Leviticus chapter 21 verse 10, the high priest in the court charged Jesus with blasphemy and declare him worthy of death. Claiming to be the son of man goes beyond the status of a man. It's claiming a status that is more divine; there also seems to be cultural blasphemy here. Peter's denial is paralleled with and contrasted with Jesus' trial. One is faithful and the other unfaithful. The two women who claimed that he was with Jesus were probably with the arresting party. And we can see a gradual escalation. First, he's approached directly and personally and denies it to the entire group. He then tries to move location. And there he's accused to

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