And he [Jesus] said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.” (Evangelion, cf. Luke 6:5) Jesus (the Son of the true Father) has authority over the Mosaic Law—the Law is temporary and inferior; His lordship supersedes it (cf. the nearby “new wine in new wineskins” parable, Luke 5:37–38, which emphasises the incompatibility of the old covenant with the new). There is no endorsement of OT continuity—the Sabbath law is critiqued, not fulfilled or upheld. We must recognise Christ’s supreme authority over the Law—he is Lord, granting true rest in himself alone.

YHWH sends a flood to drown all humanity (Gen 6–9)—mass murder by water, while Jesus calms the storm and saves his disciples from drowning (Luke 8:22–25). YHWH destroys with floods; the Father preserves life amid chaos.

Friends, pause and ask: What kind of God do you truly worship? The Old Testament records Yahweh smiting Egypt's firstborn—including helpless infants—with a devastating plague (Ex 12:29). Yet Jesus reveals a good Father of total, unrelenting compassion who would never destroy innocent children. Early believers once understood this vital distinction: Yahweh as the lawgiver linked to judgment and evil's shadow, separate from Abba, the God of pure love unveiled [only] at the cross. Return to Jesus' gentle revelation of the Father (Luke 10:22). The cross shows the real heart of the God.

And while they still did not believe for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. And he took it, and did eat before them. (Evangelion, cf. Luke 24:41–43) Behold the risen Lord eating in their sight, proving His real bodily resurrection and victory over death.

YHWH commands Israel to utterly destroy the Amalekites—men, women, children, infants, animals—no mercy (1 Sam 15:3). Jesus teaches: "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you" (Evangelion; cf. Luke 6:27). YHWH demands genocide; the Father demands universal love.

And he said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.” (Evangelion, cf. Luke 11:2) Invoke the true good Father directly, seeking His kingdom and holiness without intermediaries.

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YHWH commands to plunder Egypt of gold, silver, and garments (Exod 12:35–36). While Jesus sends his disciples out with nothing: no staff, no bag, no money, no extra tunic (Evangelion; cf. Luke 9:1–3). YHWH orders robbery; the Father teaches radical trust and non-possession.

YHWH orders total destruction of enemies: “Utterly destroy them” (Deut 7:2). Christ teaches: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you” (Evangelion; cf. Luke 6:27). YHWH's call to annihilate vs. the Father's call to love.

Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. (Evangelion, cf. Luke 6:20–21) Embrace the reversal of fortunes in the Father’s kingdom: the poor, hungry, and mourning find true blessing and fulfillment in Christ.