Matt 27:50-53

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• Matt 27:50-53 . . And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he
gave up his spirit.

. . . At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to
bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. The tombs broke open and the
bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out
of the tombs, and after Jesus' resurrection they went into the holy city and
appeared to many people.

When those people went into town, they likely went directly home to their
families and/or their kin; which would've been folks who attended their
funerals so there would be no mistaking they were back from the dead.

It would've helped the credibility of Jesus' resurrection quite a bit had he
gone into Jerusalem after his resurrection and shown himself alive to Pontius
Pilate and the Jews' religious authorities instead of keeping his recovery
private.

It's curious why Jesus didn't stage a public appearance after his crucified
dead body was successfully restored to life. Why only his followers? Why not
to all the Jews?
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Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. (1 Corinthians 15:3-8)

 

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• Mark 16:9 . . Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he
appeared first to Mary Magdalene.

• 1Cor 15:5-8 . . He appeared to Peter, and then to the twelve. After that, he
appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most
of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared
to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all he appeared to me also, as
to one abnormally born.

Why didn't Jesus show himself alive to all the Jews instead of only his followers?
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There is great reward for those that believe!!! Do you??

 

[Randy Kluth]

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• Matt 27:50-53 . .
It's curious why Jesus didn't stage a public appearance after his crucified
dead body was successfully restored to life. Why only his followers? Why not
to all the Jews?
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Publicly, God warns *all* of the dangers of their willful sin, and the judgment to come. He speaks Salvation only to those willing to take advantage of it. Otherwise, it's like throwing pearls before swine, or giving to dogs that which is holy.

Luke 16.31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’”

Matt 13.10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?”
11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.

 

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Jesus' itinerary was micro-managed viz: he didn't come into the world as an
independent agent, instead; he came as a servant.

• Phil 2:7-8 . . He made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the
form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in
fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient

• John 4:34 . . My food, said Jesus, is to do the will of him who sent me

• John 6:38 . . I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but
the will of Him who sent me.

• John 8:28 . . I do nothing on my own initiative

• John 8:29 . . He that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me
alone; for I do always those things that please Him.

• John 14:31 . . I do exactly what my Father has commanded me.

So then, the decision not to show himself alive in Jerusalem wasn't Jesus'
decision to make. And as I assume that everything God directed His son to
do was appropriate, intelligent, and wise, then I believe there is a valid
theological reason why Jesus avoided Jerusalem after his crucified dead body
was restored to life.
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• Matt 23:37-39 . . O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets
and stones God's messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your
children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you
wouldn't let me. And now look, your house is left to you empty and desolate.
For I tell you this, you will never see me again until you say; "Blessed is the
one who comes in the name of The Lord!"

That passage is loaded with goodies; and I'm pretty sure it's best to regard
it as not just Jesus speaking for himself, rather, speaking for God.

• John 3:34-35 . .He is sent by God. He speaks God's words, for God's spirit
is upon him without measure or limit.

• John 8:26 . .He that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things
which I have heard of Him.

• John 12:49 . . I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me,
He gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

• John 14:24 . .The word which you hear is not mine, but the Father's who
sent me.

• Heb 1:1-2 . . In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the
prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has
spoken to us by His son

So; the first half of Jesus' lament speaks of Old Testament events; the
middle speaks of the Temple, and the last part speaks of Christ's return
when the whole city inside will welcome him instead of only the folks who
welcomed him outside the city per Matt 21:1-10

In a nutshell; Matt 23:37-39 says God would've liked for Jesus to stay and
set up the Messianic kingdom, viz: Jerusalem's association with Him back
then, prior to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, had the potential to
become permanent, but instead was cut short. The way Jerusalem went
about eliminating Jesus was not only the last straw, but also the last that
city would see of him for quite a while.

• Hos 3:4-5 . . For the Israelites will live many days without king or prince,
without sacrifice or sacred stones, without ephod or idol. Afterward the
Israelites will return and seek The Lord their God and David their king. They
will come trembling to The Lord and to His blessings in the last days.
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