Ed Walsh
Puritan Board Senior
Yesterday, I was called on the carpet by a minister with a doctorate after his name for even suggesting that Jesus, at least in the earlier days, may have had a home of his own–accusing me of relying on extra-Biblical data. (accusing is too strong a word as it was a friendly exchange)
Several verses that at least hint that Jesus owned (or borrowed or rented) a home:
It does seem clear that Jesus had a center of operation in Capernaum, whether staying with Peter or someone else or maybe, just maybe his own home.
I well aware that Jesus said later on,
Anyway, am I a heretic for even considering Jesus had a home?
Several verses that at least hint that Jesus owned (or borrowed or rented) a home:
Mark 2:1 (ESV) see verses 1-12 for context.
And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home.
Mark 2:15 (ESV, KJV, NASB) But, it seems this was Levi's home as per Luke 5:29 but I am not sure.
And as he reclined at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners were reclining with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who followed him.
John 1:35-42 (ESV)38 Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, "What are you seeking?" And they said to him, "Rabbi" (which means Teacher), "where are you staying?"
39 He said to them, "Come and you will see." So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour.
And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home.
Mark 2:15 (ESV, KJV, NASB) But, it seems this was Levi's home as per Luke 5:29 but I am not sure.
And as he reclined at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners were reclining with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who followed him.
John 1:35-42 (ESV)38 Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, "What are you seeking?" And they said to him, "Rabbi" (which means Teacher), "where are you staying?"
39 He said to them, "Come and you will see." So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour.
It does seem clear that Jesus had a center of operation in Capernaum, whether staying with Peter or someone else or maybe, just maybe his own home.
I well aware that Jesus said later on,
Matthew 8:20 (ESV) and Luke 9:58
And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head."
And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head."
Anyway, am I a heretic for even considering Jesus had a home?
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