Breaking the Word

GOSPEL READING: MATTHEW 11:2-11

Jesus and John the Baptist stand as witnesses to each other. John the Baptist reveals to his disciples who Jesus was through a direct interview with him by the disciples themselves. John believed that Jesus was the Messiah (When John heard in prison of the works of the Messiah) but to make his disciples believe in him he does so (see Jn 1:36).

Jesus acknowledged that John was greater than a prophet. He was a messenger and he was the one to prepare the way of the Messiah. Anyone who prepares the way of the Lord and announces his coming is the greatest born of woman. Least in the kingdom is the one who has announced his kingdom and prepared for its coming.

இயேசுவும் திருமுழுக்கு யோவானும் ஒருவர் மற்றவருக்கு சாட்சி பகர்கிறார்கள். இயேசுதான் மெசியா என்று திருமுழுக்கு யோவானும்@ திருமுழுக்கு யோவான்தான் முன்னோடி (இறையாட்சியில் தலைசிறந்தவர்) என்று இயேசுவும் சாட்சி கூறுகிறார்கள்.

GOSPEL READING: MATTHEW 17:10-13

The disciples asked a question to Jesus. The reply of Jesus to the question was understood by the disciples. Whenever the disciples needed clarification they approached Jesus. The disciples were not just passive listeners. They were active, in fact, in learning and understanding the scriptures and the interpretation given by the scribes.

They had their doubts about Elijah’s return and the role of John the Baptist. There was some confusion regarding this. The scriptures and their interpretations were not giving a clear picture about the situation. The disciples appealed to Jesus and Jesus gave them clarification. Jesus’ interpretation clarified their doubts.

மறைநூல் அறிஞர்களின் விளக்கங்களை இயேசுவின் சீடர்கள் அறிந்திருந்தார்கள். விவிலியத்தின் மேலும் அதன் விளக்கங்கள் மீதும் சீடர்களுக்கு ஆர்வம் இருந்தது. ஆனால்> இயேசு கொடுத்த விளக்கம் அவர்களுக்கு சரியான பதிலை கொடுத்தது. அப்பொழுது சீடர்கள் புரிந்துகொண்டார்கள்.