Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Wacky Wednesday--Jesus was rich

Note: Before reading the following arguments, please understand that they are not what I believe. On Wednesdays, I deliberately argue for wrong ideas, challenging my listeners to call and defend the obvious right answer, which is usually far harder than one would expect. This is a summary of what Wacky Andrew will be arguing, not a representation of what real Andrew believes.

~He traveled doing ministry without working for 3 years.
~He had a treasurer.
~His followers owned homes and tombs.
~He consorted with the wealthy easily.
~The disciples were businessmen.
~So many people teaching it, it must be true.
~Why would God allow His beloved Son to be poor?
~The three wise men set him up for life.
~Jesus came to give us an abundant life, would He not have one Himself?
~Paul prays for us to prosper. Would Jesus not have done so Himself?
~The patriarchs prospered: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, David, Solomon.

Links:
Was Jesus rich? by Come let us reason

Was Jesus wealthy or poor? By E-Ggospel
Was Jesus rich or poor? by Claude Mariottini
Wealth and poverty by Kerby Anderson

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