Micro, a very gracious reply from you. Thank you.
Yes, Jesus fulfilled ALL the prophecies about Him.
We can never come close to fully understanding the depth of His pain and suffering upon that tree. "Father, if it is possible to remove this cup from me (sic) ... My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me "... a psalm that every Israelite knew by heart.
On confrontation ... Noah, Jonah, Jeremiah, Nathan v David, John the Baptist ...
Dustin never changed his position in our 'squabbles'. - He was very well versed in the Scriptures, and taught his four children well from very young ages.
I had a lot of respect for Dustin, his wife, and their children - they were very good friends.
And for you, micro, my respects also. Your knowledge of the Scriptures, and your studies of them are admirable.
From our liturgy, a song before the offertory ...
"Create in me a clean heart, Oh God, and renew in me a right spirit ..." Straight from King David. A very eloquent plea.
And after communion, the Song of Simon, "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy Word. For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people. A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the Glory of Thy people Israel. ..."
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good ...