Jesus and Judaism:
“to fulfill all righteousness…” (Matt.3:15)
l Jesus submitted to both forms of the Old Covenant (Priestly/Ritualistic and Prophetic) while preparing to establish a New Covenant which was much more like the ancient patriarchal tradition.
ØHe was circumcised and followed rituals.
ØHe celebrated the festivals.
ØHe was baptized by John, the last of the Old Testament style prophets, as a tangible link to their approach to faith.
ØHe lived a loving, obedient, just, and merciful life and taught others to do likewise.
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