>>508217382>323. How much power did Jesus have? Matthew 20:23, Mark 6:5 vs Matthew 28:18>324. How much power did Jesus have? Matthew 20:23, Mark 6:5 vs Matthew 28:18Matthew 20:13 (Jesus tells James and John that granting positions of honor in the Kingdom is not His to give but the Father's. This shows His submission to the Father's will during his earthly ministry.)
Mark 6:5 (Jesus could do few miracles in Nazareth due to the people's unbelief. This demonstrates His power was often exercised in response to faith)
key point: during His incarnation, Jesus voluntarily operated within human limitations (Philippians 2:6-7) and relied on faith for miracles, emphasizing His dependence on the Father (John 5:19)
Matthew 28:18 (Jesus declares, "All authority in heaven and oearth has been given to me." This marks a shift, having completed His mission (death and resurrection), He now excercises full divine authority as the exalted Son of God (see Daniel 7:13-14, Ephesians 1:20-22)
key point: the resurrection and ascension inaugurated Jesus' universal reign, whereas His earthly ministry involved temproary humility and dependence.
this is not a contradiction, just a progression. after His resurrection, He received and manifested the fullness of divine authority as the victorious Messiah.
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