Assumed in the context of the OT as a whole is the regular sacrifices and offerings by the king to God, benefitting the temple and its priests. Considering this final note, God apparently desires to bless the faithful steward with fruitfulness for His own worship, for the care of the stewa...
there were even leftovers, representing asuperabundanceof God’s provision for the needs of men. This echoes the declaration of the steward at the wedding in Cana, when he tasted the miraculous wine and recognized that it was far superior...
Luke 8:13 – Jesus teaches that some people receive the word with joy, but they have no root, believe for a while, and then fall away in temptation. They had the faith but they lost it. Luke 12:42-46 – we can start out as a faithful and wise steward, then fall away and be ...
or another Christ. They are the witnesses of Christ who Shepard, guide and educate the masses on the word of the Lord, and the teachings of the Church. As a teacher of faith, and steward of the Church, they are in a position of great influence, trust, and respect. ...
“Peter’s honor was not passed down to his successor.” The 264 successors to Peter would certainly disagree with you. Such a claim also ignores the Scriptural bases concerning the power and function of the “keys.” The keys not only symbolized the steward’s authority, but were also ...