PART 1 JESUS & PAUL (SUBMISSION)

FOLLOWING THE CALL FROM ABOVE

WHO WAS JESUS “UNDER?“

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Outline of this Messiah Part 1
1.Jesus Call
2. His Early Boyhood, LIfe

3. Difficult Questions: Was Christ Arrogant in Challenging the Powers that Be?
4. My Bonus: Who Killed Jesus?

Aiming at Grass Roots

TODAY: JESUS CHRIST FIRST CHURCH APOSTOLIC CALL

TD’S Point: Jesus Christ did not rise through the ranks of temple leadership. He was not in formal ministry training, nor did He climb the ladder of Levitical hierarchy. Yet He emerged as the Savior of the world, the Chief Apostle and Prophet of the New Covenant—and He did it without the endorsement of the temple system.

This blog explores Jesus’ progression from faithful temple-attendee to outspoken kingdom founder—and how that challenges and informs today’s leaders and pastors

Jesus Was Raised with Deep Respect for the Temple

Jesus was faithfully raised in a God-honoring home. Mary and Joseph took Him regularly to the local temple to observe the feasts and fulfill all righteousness (Luke 2:41–42). He wasn’t considered clergy, wasn’t on staff, and didn’t wear official robes. He was known in His community as the carpenter’s son (Mark 6:3), not as a rabbinic trainee.

Making My Point for Clear Insight: Jesus honored the temple. He deferred to the priests. He observed the rituals. He grew up around temple leaders and was likely recognized by them.

But when the time of His public calling arrived, He did not ask for their endorsement—He already had Heaven’s

Jesus Was Not on Their Ministry Team—He Had His Own

It is important to note: Jesus didn’t rebel, but He didn’t submit to religious systems over His Father’s voice either. He learned the Scriptures, understood the traditions, and as a boy at age 12, He held His own in theological dialogue with the temple elders (Luke 2:46–47). He astonished them with His understanding, not His credentials.

Yet, even then, He returned to submit to His earthly parents, remaining in the background until the appointed time (Luke 2:51).

The Quiet Years: Hidden But Growing in Authority

Between ages 12 and 30, Jesus lived a quiet, disciplined life. Not in public ministry. Not building a reputation. But He was growing in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man (Luke 2:52). This period of hiddenness developed the kind of internal authority that isn’t earned through platforms or titles, but through intimacy with the Father.

TD Viewpoint: Jesus’ call came from a relationship with the Father alone—just as it still does today for many outside of formal ministry systems.

Gethsemane: The Garden That Sealed the Call

Before He rebuked Pharisees or drove out money changers, Jesus first wrestled in prayer. Alone. In Gethsemane.

“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from me. Yet not my will, but Yours be done.” —Luke 22:42

The deep intimacy with the Father, forged in secret places, gave Jesus clarity, courage, and conviction to obey—even when it meant confrontation.

Modern application: No one has the right to rebuke without first weeping in prayer. Jesus’ authority was birthed in Gethsemane, not in pride.

Jesus Was Younger Than the Senior Ministers—But Heaven Backed Him

At age 33, Jesus was younger than most of the elder Pharisees and temple priests. But He was not intimidated. When the moment came, He spoke with divine boldness:

• Matthew 21:12–13 – He overturned the money changers’ tables.

• Matthew 7:21–23 – He warned of false prophets doing works in His name.

• Matthew 23 – He delivered seven woes to the religious elite, calling them whitewashed tombs.

His authority wasn’t derived from religious credentials—but from a life fully yielded to the Father.

Reflection: Many called leaders today may be unrecognized by traditional church systems, yet they walk in authentic authority from Heaven

Final Thought: Jesus Modeled Honor Without Conformity

Jesus honored the priests and temple system, but when the Holy Spirit moved, He obeyed His higher calling.

Apostle Taveau Point: He didn’t need their permission. He didn’t demand their recognition. He didn’t wait to be accepted. He was already sent.

“My teaching is not mine, but His who sent me.” —John 7:16
“As the Father has sent Me, so I am sending you.” —John 20:21

Message for Today’s Leaders and Pastors

• Not everyone called by God will come through your system.

• Spiritual authority is not always institutional.

• Just like Jesus, some are raised among you but are called to operate outside your structures.

• Be slow to judge—someone uncredentialed in your eyes may be divinely commissioned by the Father.

Let us return to the model of Christ—a leader called by the Father, hidden for years, and then revealed in power, truth, and humility. May we have the wisdom to recognize and honor such ones today.

Apostolic Power And Growth: The Christ

Taveau says:
Paint a Bible passage picture discussing Christ’s development—from baby to bold rebuker of temple leaders—with strong focus on His spiritual maturity, awareness, and prophetic leadership, while still honoring biblical truth and godly order.

Chat GPT AI replies:

Jesus Christ – Growing Up Among Temple Leaders Yet Answering to God Alone

When we trace the earthly life of Jesus Christ, we find a consistent pattern: He was always aware of His divine identity, even as He respected the systems and elders of His day. His journey from childhood to adult ministry gives us a remarkable example of godly submission without compromise—a model of true servant leadership.

Baby Jesus: God Incarnate Among the Levitical Order

Jesus was born into a devout Jewish family. Mary and Joseph obeyed the Law and dedicated Him at the temple (Luke 2:22–24). As a child, He was regularly taken to the synagogue and exposed to temple life, likely hearing the Scriptures read aloud, observing sacrifices, and witnessing Levitical rituals firsthand.

Although He was divine from birth, He did not prematurely assert Himself. Philippians 2:6–7 tells us He “did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage” but humbled Himself, fully embracing the human growth process.

Age 12: Holding His Own in the Temple

Luke 2:41–52 gives us a striking moment in Jesus’ youth. At just 12 years old, Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem after the Passover feast, engaging in deep theological discussion with the teachers in the temple.

“And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.” (Luke 2:47)

This wasn’t arrogance—it was holy confidence. At 12, He already understood His Father’s business (Luke 2:49), but He still returned with Mary and Joseph and was subject to them (Luke 2:51). This shows Jesus honored family authority and timing, though He clearly recognized His divine mission.

Young Adulthood: Aware, Yet Patient

By the time of the wedding at Cana (John 2:1–11), Jesus had not yet begun His public ministry. When Mary informed Him of the need for wine, His response, “My hour has not yet come,” shows His internal awareness of God’s divine timeline. Still, at Mary’s request, He quietly turned water into wine—His first miracle.

This act confirms that Mary and Joseph knew who He was, as did He. But He did not self-promote or rebel prematurely, even though He was surrounded by flawed human leadership.

Age 30–33: Confronting Corruption, Establishing His Call

At around age 30, Jesus was baptized (Luke 3:23), and the Holy Spirit publicly affirmed His Sonship. He then entered His full calling, preaching, healing, and gathering disciples.

Though younger than many temple elders, Jesus did not shrink back. He openly challenged the Pharisees and scribes, calling out hypocrisy, pride, and spiritual abuse. One powerful moment was when He cleansed the temple, overturning the money changers’ tables (Matthew 21:12–13, John 2:13–17):

“My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.”

Jesus, now a grown man but still considered young by religious standards, operated with God’s full authority, not needing human ordination. He was not “under” the temple system—He was sent to reform and fulfill it (Matthew 5:17).

Apostolic Authority Without Religious Chains

Jesus formed a new kind of leadership structure, calling common fishermen, tax collectors, and zealots. His authority was from the Father, not from any temple office. He moved in prophetic clarity, apostolic order, and supernatural power—outside the Pharisaic grid.

Though the religious leaders rejected Him, the common people heard Him gladly (Mark 12:37). He rebuked temple ministers for their pride and traditions that voided God’s Word (Mark 7:13), yet never reviled or disrespected the Law of Moses.

Takeaway for Today: Submission Without Compromise

Jesus grew up within religious structure but never under religious control. He honored people, respected His elders, and waited on God’s timing—but He didn’t allow flawed systems to define His identity. At every age, He knew who He was and what He was called to do.

For modern believers, especially leaders, His example teaches:

• Honor family and structure, but follow God’s voice first.

• Spiritual maturity can surpass earthly age or title.

• You can be respectful and still call out what is unholy.

• True authority comes from alignment with God, not from human endorsement alone.

 

JESUS IN MATURATION AND GROWTH

Dr Taveau asks Chat GPT AI

GROWTH AGAIN

Please discuss how Christ grew up and could hold His own with the local temple ministers. Also answer: When did Jesus come of age and start  to notice the uncontrite, false money centered fruit of the hard working religious system ministry Pharisees?

• Meaning: that eventually after Jesus had matured, Jesus tossed over the temple money tables. Please delve into a deep teaching about young baby Christ, the12 year old holding his own, wedding of Cana (“Jesus said “It’s time yet for My ministry” to come forth”).Yet His mother, His step father Joseph and surely his own siblings knew…
• Fact: However Jesus was a raised up to respect and to defer to honor the priests. And they all (presumbably) recognized and even knew one another
• Two Facts Jesus was age 33, not viewed as a minister in training in the temple
• TD Viewpoint: “Jesus call came from a relationship with the Father alone, set apart” Like is now.
• Point: Jesus was  possibly younger than the senior ministers.. when His call came forward, after Jesus spent much time along in the Garden of Gethsemene, seeking His father in prayer, over the course of time the Holy Spirit in Jesus caused him  openly  rebuked them 3 times in Matthew alone (Matthew 23, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 21:12-13)

Taveau says to Chat GPT

Once more Address This Key Point
Jesus Was Raised Among Temple Leaders — But His Call Came from the Father Alone

Chat GPT AI replies:

I. Jesus and the Temple: Raised in Respect, Not in Rank

Jesus was faithfully raised by Mary and Joseph to attend the local Levitical temple system (Luke 2:41–42). He was not “on staff,” not a student rabbi, nor in official priestly training. His earthly vocation was carpentry, not temple service (Mark 6:3).

Jesus was immersed in the traditions of the local synagogue and temple, yet He remained set apart, even unnoticed as a formal ministry leader.

Taveau Point: Respecting the spiritual system does not mean you’re called to conform to it.

Today, many pastors confuse reverence for tradition with the requirement to be validated by the institutional church before walking out a genuine call.

“Jesus’ call came from a relationship with the Father alone—just like it does now for many outside official systems.”

II. Jesus Honored the Priests—Until the Time Appointed

Jesus honored, deferred, and respected the temple authorities (Matthew 5:17), never pushing His authority prematurely. He was known, likely familiar, to many leaders due to His temple attendance (Luke 2:46–47).

• Yet, when His true authority was activated, He did not seek their permission—He obeyed the Father.

• “My teaching is not mine, but His who sent me.” —John 7:16

POINT: Honor and respect do not equal submission to error. There is a time to be silent and observing, and there is a time to speak with holy authority—even if others don’t affirm your position.

III. Jesus: Young, Not “Under Authority,” But Authoritative

At age 33, Jesus was younger than many religious leaders, yet walked in more authority than all of them combined. He was not a student, not in training, and not submitted to their apostolic/prophetic order.

Jesus rebuked temple leaders multiple times:

• Matthew 21:12–13: Drove out money changers from the temple.
• Matthew 7:21–23: Warned against false ministry done in His name.
• Matthew 23: Delivered direct woes to hypocritical Pharisees and scribes.

Some of the most powerfully called leaders today will be younger, unrecognized, and outside the temple system—yet called by God to lovingly confront error and usher in the kingdom.

Age or church rank is not the source of authority—the Father’s anointing is.

IV. Gethsemane: The Crucible of Confirmation

Before Jesus rebuked anyone, He had wrestled in private:

Luke 22:41–44 – “…He withdrew…and prayed, saying, ‘Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not My will, but Yours, be done.’”

Times in Prayer: This intense communion with the Father in Gethsemane solidified His obedience, authority, and direction. It wasn’t rebellion—it was revelation.

No Mean Disrespect: Jesus didn’t confront or rebuke from anger or ambition, but from clarity, compassion, and obedience after time in deep prayer.

Modern-day prophetic/apostolic voices must first pass through their own Gethsemane—a place of submission, not ambition.

Conclusion: From Member to Messiah, Without Religious Promotion

Jesus respected His heritage but never let it override the Father’s voice. He knew His call, understood His mission, and acted not from rebellion but from divine appointment.

His model reminds us:

• We can be raised among systems, yet not constrained by them.
• We can honor leadership, yet follow the Father.
• We may be younger and unrecognized, yet fully authorized by Heaven.

• “As the Father has sent Me, even so I am sending you.” —John 20:21

 

STRONG AUTHORITY AND JESUS SUBMISSION

Apostle Taveau states:

Once More “Who Was Christ the servant leader ‘Under’?”

Chat GPT replies

When we examine the concept of biblical submission, especially in relation to leadership and spiritual authority, a key question arises: Who was Jesus “under”?

From a natural, human standpoint, Jesus was raised in the Jewish tradition, faithfully attending the local Levitical temple. He grew up under the care and instruction of His earthly mother Mary, His stepfather Joseph, and alongside His siblings. Luke 2:41-52 gives us a glimpse into this formative period, where Jesus, at twelve years old, was found in the temple, listening and asking questions of the teachers. Even then, He amazed them with His understanding.

Though He was younger than the Pharisees and temple leaders, and though He was raised amid Levitical tradition and patriarchal systems, Jesus was not “under” them in the spiritual or divine authority sense. He honored and respected the structures of the day (Matthew 23:1-3), but He ultimately submitted only to His Heavenly Father (John 5:19, John 8:28). He operated in obedience to God’s will, not under the dominion of human religious systems.

As He began His public ministry—choosing disciples, healing the sick, teaching with authority, and confronting religious error—Jesus consistently demonstrated servant leadership. His submission was to God alone, yet His respect for earthly authority (without yielding to its corruption) remained evident.

This shows that true spiritual authority is not about being “under” a human hierarchy but being aligned with God’s voice and mission. Jesus modeled this balance of humility and holy boldness perfectly.

THE BOY JESUS AREA  BACKSTORY

Taveau asks
Do we know any Bible scripture which define the time when Jesus “knew” He was the whole worlds Savior, and when He understood His mission, His call within the origins of children of Israel, the long awaited Messiah?

Chat GPT says
Here are the key moments in Scripture where Jesus clearly “knows” and declares His unique mission as Savior of the world:

1. Childhood Awareness (Luke 2:49)

   “Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
   At age 12, Jesus already understood His life’s purpose as belonging to His Heavenly Father’s “business,” signaling an early self-awareness beyond mere Jewish piety.

2. Baptism Confirmation (Matthew 3:16–17)

   “And behold, a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’”
   The Father’s public affirmation at the Jordan doesn’t just anoint Him for ministry—it confirms His identity as God’s appointed Redeemer.

3. The Wedding at Cana (John 2:4)

   “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.”
   Jesus already has an internal timetable for His messianic “hour,” showing He knows there is a divine schedule beyond family requests.

4. Synagogue Manifesto (Luke 4:18–21)
   After reading Isaiah 61, He declares,

   “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
   This is His first public claim to be the anointed One sent to bring salvation, liberation and healing.

5. Proclamation of the Kingdom (Mark 1:14–15)

   “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
   Jesus announces He is inaugurating God’s saving reign—He’s no longer simply “under” the Law but bringing its promises to completion.

6. High Priestly Prayer (John 17:4)

   “I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.”
   On the eve of His death, He looks back and affirms that from start to finish He understood and completed His Father’s redemptive mission.

7. Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20)

   “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”
   At the resurrection, Jesus fully steps into His universal role as Savior and Lord of “all nations,” commissioning the church in light of His victory.

Taken together, these passages trace Jesus’ growing—and ultimately perfect—self-awareness as the world’s Redeemer, moving from “Boy in the Temple” to “Savior of all.”

JESUS ENDURING HIS NEIGHBORHOOD SCUTTLEBUTT

“Area emotional, spiritual,reputational, natural warfare” which is rife today”

TOPIC Jesus and Negative Accusation, Gossip Surrounding His Virgin Birth

Taveau says to Chat: I visited Israel and walked through the old  Jerusalem. I also visited  Sea of Galilee area and noticed how small and close each of the house were. Everyone would know every one’s business, And that bothered me..so I wondered if in that day, Jesus family, Mary, Joseph, Himself were often accused and gossiped about, due to Mary’s pregnancy before they were married, Please address that, for Jesus would have live with that, deal that daily and it could have caused Him to shrink back, to run from His High Eternal call.

Please address.

Chat GPT answers:

It is true that, according to Jewish customs, laws, and social dynamics of that era, Jesus’ birth may have been viewed with suspicion, and He likely carried the stigma of illegitimacy in the eyes of many. Let’s explore how and why:

1. Background: The Virgin Birth & Jewish Custom

According to Matthew 1:18–19, Mary was “found to be with child” before she and Joseph were officially married. Though the Bible clearly teaches she conceived by the Holy Spirit, others wouldn’t have had that revelation.

Under Jewish law:

• Betrothal was a binding legal agreement (Deut. 22:23–24).

• A woman found pregnant outside of marriage could be publicly shamed or stoned.

•  Joseph planned to divorce Mary quietly, showing he knew the scandal it would create (Matthew 1:19).

Even after the angel visited Joseph in a dream, no public decree was issued explaining the supernatural origin. To the average townspeople in Nazareth, this would’ve looked suspicious

 2. Evidence of Rumors in Jesus’ Lifetime

Jesus Himself seems to face subtle accusations later in life:

“We were not born of sexual immorality…”
— John 8:41 (ESV)

This was spoken by religious leaders during a heated exchange. It seems like a jab, possibly alluding to gossip about His birth. They may have been implying: “You’re the one who was born out of wedlock, not us.”

This aligns with how Nazareth functioned — a small town with oral traditions, reputation systems, and long memories. Jesus likely grew up under a cloud of quiet suspicion.

 3. How This Could Have Affected Jesus’ Earthly Life

Though Jesus was fully God, He was also fully human (Hebrews 4:15). That means He felt human emotions — rejection, insult, isolation.

Potential effects:

• Social exclusion growing up.

• Mistrust from religious elites.

• Mockery or behind-the-scenes whispers.

• Stumbling blocks to being taken seriously as a Rabbi, Prophet, or Messiah.

“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”
— John 1:46
(This suggests Nazareth was already looked down on, and Jesus even more so.)

 4. Jesus Overcame It Through Identity in the Father

Rather than letting those accusations define Him, Jesus:

• Spent time in the temple from a young age (Luke 2:46–49),

• Pursued a deep relationship with His Heavenly Father,

• Spoke with authority even as a young man,

• Walked in forgiveness and clarity of purpose (Luke 4:18–21).

His confidence didn’t come from human affirmation — it came from knowing who sent Him.

“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
— Matthew 3:17

God publicly affirmed Jesus at His baptism — a strong counter to any public suspicion.

 Conclusion:

Yes, it is very likely that rumors and doubt followed Jesus all His life — rooted in the perceived “illegitimacy” of His birth. But Jesus, fully human yet without sin, overcame the stigma with His unshakable identity in the Father.

For us today:

If you’ve been misjudged, gossiped about, or falsely labeled, take comfort — so was Jesus.
And like Him, you can rise above it in God’s truth, timing, and power.

WAS JESUS  ARROGANT? A  BIG COMPETITOR? A LEADER USURPER?

Apostolic Taveau says
I want insight about  Christ who  stated,  “I fulfill the Law.” It sounds  arrogant, even like blasphemy to the  Torah and the Jesus people, the promise of the Faith. Please delve into that.

Chat GPT says

Jesus’ declaration “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them” (Matthew 5:17, ESV) is at once bold and deeply rooted in Jewish expectation. To many of His contemporaries—steeped in a tradition that prized absolute obedience to the Torah—this could indeed sound presumptuous, even blasphemous.

Yet a closer look at the language, context, and messianic hope of first-century Judaism shows that Jesus was positioning Himself not as a destroyer of God’s covenant, but as its consummation.

1. The Context: The Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5–7 records Jesus’ opening public teaching, addressing a largely Jewish audience familiar with synagogue instruction. He follows each “You have heard… but I say to you…” with an interpretive extension of the Law (e.g., on anger, lust, oaths). By prefacing these antitheses with His own authority, He signals that He stands in continuity with—and as the ultimate interpreter of—the Torah.

2. “Abolish” vs. “Fulfill”

• Abolish (Greek kataluō): literally “to unloose, demolish, destroy.”

• Fulfill (Greek plēroō): “to fill up, complete, bring to full expression.”

When Jesus says He will not dismantle the Torah (kataluō) but will plēroō it, He is claiming that every command, every prophecy, and every typology in the Law finds its intended purpose in Him. He is the perfect embodiment of God’s standards and the climax of the prophetic storyline.

3. Why It Sounds Arrogant—and Why It Isn’t

1. Divine Authority Claimed

   • To assert authority over Torah interpretation was almost unheard of outside the Sanhedrin. Rabbis traditionally cited earlier sages; Jesus cites no one but the Father (Matthew 7:29).

   • From a strict legalist’s view, claiming exegetical finality could seem to place oneself on par with—or above—the Lawgiver.

2. Messianic Implication

   • Jewish expectation held that the Messiah would restore true Torah observance and fulfill prophetic promises (e.g., Isaiah 42:6–7; Jeremiah 31:31–34).

   • By saying He fulfills the Law, Jesus implicitly identifies Himself as that Messiah who brings God’s promises to completion—an identification both hopeful and controversial.

3. Not Blasphemy, but Fulfillment of Covenant

   • Pharisaic View: Any change or reinterpretation was suspect, as the Oral Law (Mishnah) was considered God-given alongside the Written Law.

   • Jesus’ Point: He deepens the Law’s demands (e.g., equating anger with murder), revealing its heart-level intent (Matthew 5:21–22). He does not abolish justice, mercy, or faithfulness (Micah 6:8), but embodies them perfectly (Matthew 23:23).

4. Biblical and Theological Resonances

• Prophetic Continuity: “You shall call His name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14)—“God with us” fulfilled in Jesus (Matthew 1:23).

• Typology: Passover lamb, Tabernacle, Day of Atonement—all pointed forward to Christ’s sacrificial work, now “fulfilled” in Him (John 1:29; Hebrews 9:11–14).

• New Covenant: Jeremiah’s promise of a Law written on hearts finds realization as Jesus writes God’s will into the believer (Hebrews 8:10; 10:16).

5. Reception by the Jewish Leaders

• Confrontation and Conflict: Jesus’ teaching challenged the Pharisees’ reliance on oral traditions that, in His view, sometimes nullified divine intent (Mark 7:8–13).

• Accusations of Lawlessness: They accused Him of “setting aside God’s command” (Mark 7:9), yet Jesus consistently upheld God’s Word, exposing how human additions had distorted it.

6. Takeaways for Today

1. Honor the Law’s Heart: True obedience goes beyond external compliance to the transformation of motives and attitudes (Romans 7:6).

2. Christ-Centered Interpretation: All Scripture ultimately points to Jesus (Luke 24:27); reading the Law apart from Him risks missing its fulfillment.

3. Balanced Submission: We submit to God’s Word as alive and active (Hebrews 4:12), not as a static code, and recognize that Jesus—our Teacher and Messiah—gives it life.

In claiming to “fulfill” the Law, Jesus neither dismissed its authority nor elevated Himself above the Father. Rather, He embodied its fullest expression, satisfied its demands, and inaugurated the covenantal hope that God’s will would be done on earth as in heaven. What sounded like arrogance to some was, in truth, the very declaration of God’s faithfulness to His own promises.

JESUS THE JEWISH BOY

Sr Office Taveau asks Chat GPT:

Again, make a concise sketch of Jesus’ journey from devout Jewish boy to the world’s Savior, highlighting the inner convictions and scriptural foundations that shifted Him from “member-follower” under the temple to “Founder, Chief Apostle, and Prophet” to all nations.

Chat GPT replies:

1. Childhood Formation in the Torah and Temple Life

• Immersion in Scripture
  From infancy, Mary and Joseph obeyed every Jewish ordinance (Luke 2:22–24). Jesus heard the Law read each Sabbath in the synagogue and witnessed temple sacrifices.

• Engagement with the Wise
  At twelve, He amazed the temple teachers with His grasp of God’s Word (Luke 2:46–47), showing He’d been internalizing both the Written Law (Torah) and the developing Oral Tradition of the Pharisees.

2. Divine Self-Awareness and Messianic Hope

• Prophetic Promises
  Growing up, Jesus would have known passages like Isaiah 61:1–2 (“The Spirit of the Lord… anoint Me to proclaim good news…”) and Psalm 110:1 (“Sit at My right hand…”). These laid a theological groundwork for His own calling.

• “My Father’s Business”
  In the temple incident, He identifies His life’s mission to Mary and Joseph, not as mere filial duty but as service to His Heavenly Father (Luke 2:49).

3. The Turning Point: Baptism and Temptation

• Public Anointing
  At about thirty, Jesus is baptized by John. The Spirit descends, and the Father’s voice affirms Him as Beloved Son (Luke 3:21–22). This moment crystallizes His authority and purpose.

• Inner Victory
  In the forty-day wilderness He resists every satanic temptation by quoting Scripture (Deuteronomy 8:3; 6:16; 6:13). His perfect obedience gives Him the moral clarity to confront corrupt temple practices.

4. From Submission to Higher Authority

• Submission to God, Not Man
  Though still respecting temple leaders, Jesus begins to speak with intrinsic authority: “You have heard it said… but I say to you” (Matthew 5:21–22). He no longer cites rabbinic tradition but God’s heart behind the Law.

• Doctrines He Knew and Lived

  1. Shema Yisrael—“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deut. 6:4) grounding Him in monotheistic devotion.

  2. Great Commandment—“Love the Lord… and your neighbor as yourself” (Lev. 19:18), which He elevated as the Law’s sum (Matt. 22:37–40).

  3. Day of the Lord prophecies promising God’s direct intervention and judgment, fueling His urgency to inaugurate God’s Kingdom.

5. Establishing His Apostolic and Prophetic Office

• Calling the Twelve
  By walking the Galilean roads, He chooses ordinary men—fishermen, a tax-collector—to be apostles, demonstrating that true authority is granted by divine commissioning, not human pedigree (Mark 3:13–19).

• Miracles as Messianic Credentials
  Healing the sick, casting out demons, raising the dead: each miracle echoes Old Testament types (Isaiah 35:5–6; Ezekiel 37) and authenticated Him as Prophet, Priest, and King.

• The Great Commission
  After resurrection, He delegates universal mission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” (Matt. 28:19–20). Here His role as Founder and Chief Apostle is fully unveiled.

Summary

Jesus’ path from dutiful temple attendee to the world’s Redeemer was paved by:

1. Deep Scripture knowledge (Torah, Prophets, Psalms).

2. A crystalized sense of Son-ship at His baptism.

3. Flawless obedience in the wilderness.

4. Progressive revelation of God’s Kingdom doctrine.

5. Divine commissioning, not human ordination.

Thus, His process was neither sudden pride nor rebellion, but a Spirit-led awakening of the eternal “I AM” in human flesh—submitting to God alone, yet bold enough to reform every system that had lost sight of God’s heart.

 

MY BONUS SECTION:

Who Killed Jesus? Setting the Record Straight

For centuries, one of the most dangerous and damaging accusations made in the name of “Christianity” has been the claim:

“The Jews killed Jesus.”

This false accusation has fueled hatred, violence, and religious persecution — and it directly contradicts the character of Christ and the truth of Scripture. It’s time we, as leaders and believers, renounce it, correct it, and teach the truth.

 Matthew 27:18 – The Real Motive

Let’s begin with the Scripture that exposes the real reason Jesus was handed over:

“For he [Pilate] knew that for envy they had delivered him.”
— Matthew 27:18 (KJV)

This verse is crystal clear:
Note: It was not the entire Jewish people.
It was not a national vote.
It was envy — religious jealousy — within the ruling temple system.

++ The Real Picture: A Corrupted Religious System

Jesus was born into a devout Jewish family. He was raised going to the synagogue and the temple (Luke 2:41–49). He respected the Law and even fulfilled it (Matthew 5:17). He lived and moved within Jewish community life.

PURE POINT
Yet, over time, He began to challenge the religious system — not the people.

He called out spiritual pride.
He rebuked hypocrisy.
He exposed exploitation of the poor.
He disrupted temple commerce (Matthew 21:12–13).

By doing so, He threatened the power structure of the elite.

+ So it was not “the Jews” who crucified Jesus.
It was a small group of threatened religious leaders who conspired with Roman power to silence Him.

Let’s Be Clear: Jesus Was a Jew

Let no Christian forget:

• Jesus was ethnically Jewish.

• His disciples were Jewish.

• The early Church was birthed by Jewish believers in Jerusalem.

• The New Testament itself affirms the gospel is “to the Jew first” (Romans 1:16).

To blame “the Jews” for the crucifixion of Christ is to ignore the very identity of our Savior and the foundation of our faith.

Apostolic Taveau wants to know:

Can we presume that the Pharisee temple religious system killed Christ?

Chat GPT responds

You can rightly say:
“The religious system — corrupted by pride, envy, and fear of losing control — played a major role in Jesus’ death.”

Here’s why this statement works biblically, historically, and theologically:

 Modern Fact:

Again, The Bible Shows: It Was the Religious System, Not the Jewish People as a Whole, Not the Common People

++ Matthew 26:3-4

“Then the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people… consulted that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill Him.”

These were officials of the religious system, not everyday worshippers.

++ Matthew 23 (Jesus Rebukes the System)

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, hypocrites!”

Jesus confronts not the people, but the spirit of corrupt religious leadership that blocked access to God, exploited the poor, and resisted truth.

++ Acts 7:51-52 (Stephen’s Bold Rebuke)

“You stiff-necked people… You always resist the Holy Spirit! Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One.”

Stephen accuses the system of rejecting and killing the prophets—including Jesus.

 Who Actually Killed Jesus?

The answer is spiritually deeper than any human plot.

 So What Killed Jesus?

CLOSING
A Modern Application

Jesus still gets rejected today—not by Jewish people, but by religious systems that prioritize control, tradition, and hierarchy over relationship, humility, and truth.

“The religious spirit crucified Christ, not the Jewish people.”
Let’s never confuse the two.

Be blessed and sincerely,

Taveau

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