Jesus Heals a Deaf and Mute Man

There’s something else-something big-going on when Jesus heals the deaf man with the speech impediment in Mark 7:31-37. Two Greek words, like neon signs, direct us back to Isaiah 35, a chapter that blossoms with messianic new creation language. Plus, the response of the people, “[Jesus] has done all things well,” echoes three words from Genesis 1:31, where God sees all the things that he has done and pronounces them very good. So, looming large in Christ’s healing of this one man is his healing of every person. In Mark 7, we go “back to the future,” as the coming resurrection and new creation wink through the open ear and loosed tongue of this son of Adam who is healed by the Creator in the flesh. Join ‪@chadbird1517‬ in this week’s video on Reading the Gospels through Hebrew Eyes.

[@jamesharris3642]

Amazing, the Hebrew Bible is a gold mine for the New Testament once again. Thank you very much

[@chadbird1517]

A gold mine, indeed! You are very welcome.

[@pammilner9607]

Thank you Chad. Love the concept "metalepsis."

[@xnihilo1044]

Watching these videos is making me think more like a theologian. Thank you, Chad.

[@chadbird1517]

Excellent! You are most welcome.

[@cohenlevilovesyeshuahamash900]

@@chadbird1517 Do you believe in a Third Temple based on prophecy? Ezekiel 43:11 appears the prophecy to be conditional in regards to construction of Second Temple when analyzing Revelation 21 it appears that there won't be one. What's your opinion?

[@chadbird1517]

@@cohenlevilovesyeshuahamash900 Ezekiel's temple is architectural prophecy, as it were. Here is the OT way of describing the work of the Messiah and his kingdom or church, both of which are pictured as temple in the NT: Jesus is the temple (John 2) and the church is a temple (Ephesians 2). John in Revelation, borrowing from Ezekiel, shows that the imagery of Ezekiel was never intended to portray an actual 3rd temple physical building in Jerusalem, but rather was a vision of what was to come with the Messiah. So, in brief, there already has been a "3rd temple": it's Jesus and his church.

[@double_aut1349]

It is Luke 24:44 and John 5:39 every video, excellent thank you Chad.

[@chadbird1517]

That's my goal! Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback.

[@MariaGarcia-qd6vx]

Thank you so much! God bless you and may he continue using you !

[@allencarmichael766]

Thank you so much for the video. The insights are helping so much in where the Spirit is leading my preaching these days. I went back and watched the other video that you mentioned and offer the idea that together they speak of a glimpse of the new creation in the outsider being receiving the benefits of an heir/child along with the restoration that you speak of.

[@grigoriklimenov3920]

thank you

[@craigbritton3213]

Wonderful teaching this week. Thank you. With your comments regarding "re-genesis" and Jesus' inaugurating the new creation, is it proper to say something like, "Jesus is here and now creating the universe or perhaps, re-creating the universe in the present moment? God's peace to you, brother.

[@chadbird1517]

Thanks, Craig! Yes, something along those lines. The basic idea is this: Jesus is the embodiment of the new creation, as he is the resurrection and the life and the kingdom. Who he is and the effect of his life/death/resurrection will be seen in the future new creation. That future reality, for which we await, bleeds from the future into the present in healings such as this, or in the raising of Lazarus.

[@benjaminzak1985]

So good. Thank you. I noticed that you have Robert Alter’s translation on your shelf. I’ve found his work to be very helpful. Also, what are your thoughts on N.T. Wright’s teaching? He also emphasizes these new creation themes from the Gospels and their deliberate links back to the Hebrew Scriptures. Keep up the great work and congratulations on another solid book!

[@chadbird1517]

Thank you, Benjamin! I don't think a day goes by when I don't consult Alter's work. The book I'm currently writing is on Jacob, so I have found both his translation and (especially) his notes in Genesis very helpful. In 2018-2019, I read several books by Wright. I was a latecomer to his work, of course, but profited much by it. As you point out, his almost constant harping (in a good way) on new creation and "life after life after death" are a welcome emphasis. Both Wright and G. K. Beale have helped me trace the intersection of creation, exodus, tabernacle, and the kingdom.

[@benjaminzak1985]

@@chadbird1517 Thanks for the reply, Chad, and for the recommendation to G.K. Beale's work. I'm not familiar with him unfortunately. And another book?!! So cool the way you're cranking out all this quality material. His energy is at work in you ;) I'm truly glad and grateful for you. Shalom.