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However, when we apply close reading rules, we catch the error. It does not say that the herb was given to men to eat, but to '''serve men'''. Though our first conclusion was a technical error, it was nonetheless true. Jesus was a teacher. Upon closer examination, the riddle is clarified. Now it can be said that his service is referenced in both parts of the riddle. | However, when we apply close reading rules, we catch the error. It does not say that the herb was given to men to eat, but to '''serve men'''. Though our first conclusion was a technical error, it was nonetheless true. Jesus was a teacher. Upon closer examination, the riddle is clarified. Now it can be said that his service is referenced in both parts of the riddle. | ||
He not only taught us about the cross, but he taught us about 'bruising our heel', or making the instincts of the flesh weak in order to be obedient in the Spirit. <ref>{{bgw|Mt 26:39}} And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou [wilt].</ref> This was teaching by example. He served us, by overcoming his desire to not die, and | He not only taught us about the cross, but he taught us about 'bruising our heel', or making the instincts of the flesh weak in order to be obedient in the Spirit. <ref>{{bgw|Mt 26:39}} And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou [wilt].</ref> This was teaching by example. He served us, by overcoming his desire to not die, and fulfilled the Father's will on the cross. | ||
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