CR13-40
March 9, 2014
Vicarious Sacrifice: Miracles Were “Calling Cards” Introducing Jesus as Messiah; Isaiah’s Prophecies Regarding the Messiah, Isa 11:1; 7:14, & 9:6–7; Jesus’ Reiteration of the Shepherd-Sheep Parable: False Shepherds Are “Thieves & Robbers,” John 10:8; the Competing Factions for Power in Palestine: Herodians, Zealots, Sadducees, Pharisees, & Essenes