As fair of a question as that is, I couldn't imagine Jesus doing it the old-fashioned way as that, to me, would imply that he would willfully cast aside his apparent super-natural ability to take a greater satisfaction out of it. That would then lean towards an ego-driven decision.
Making a magic whip and gettin' that ass 'cause God said so sounds more Christ-like to me.
I was once taught that the Law of the time would have compelled Joseph to make sure Christ was married & him dring in the sand was akin to counting to 10.
Taking time to do things the righteous way is always best.
Why not? Could he not have seen the importance of doing it the old-fashioned way for this occasion?
Yes, one would think he'd like to show them the time he took, you know, it somehow translates to quality.
The time was an act of patience and meekness as he very intentionally gave them opportunity to not be like Mike Pence... while He worked on His plan.
As fair of a question as that is, I couldn't imagine Jesus doing it the old-fashioned way as that, to me, would imply that he would willfully cast aside his apparent super-natural ability to take a greater satisfaction out of it. That would then lean towards an ego-driven decision.
Making a magic whip and gettin' that ass 'cause God said so sounds more Christ-like to me.
I was once taught that the Law of the time would have compelled Joseph to make sure Christ was married & him dring in the sand was akin to counting to 10.
Taking time to do things the righteous way is always best.