Matthew 7:28–29 (ESV) — 28 And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds
were astonished at his teaching, 29 for he was
teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.
NOTE: These verses
end the message on the sermon on the mount. The reference to a scribe is
important, since a scribe would only repeat authoritative interpretations of
the scripture that have been decided by rabbis. Jesus authority to interpret
scripture did not come from another rabbi (as was the required custom), but
literally from and directly by God. One, because he was God, and two, because
at the baptism, the Holy Spirit descended upon him as a dove, and God the
Father spoke audibly, declaring him his son. On the mount of transfiguration,
before Peter, James, and John, God the Father added this audible command,
"listen to him." He spoke with authority, because he had authority.
And he spoke a message that astonished the crowds, because the message came
directly from God. This was not an intermediary like Moses relaying God's
command. This was God himself, somehow existing in the flesh, directly speaking
the message of God to the people. What a fascinating time to have lived! And
while the message has been extended by the Apostles, it is the same message.
The Apostles do not change anything. They were led by Holy Spirit and gave to
us the full and complete word of God. The answers are there if we are willing
to seek. That is also why it is so important to spend time daily in the word of
God.
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