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†. Matt 8:23-25 . . And when He got into the boat, His disciples followed
Him. And behold, there arose a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was
covered with the waves; but He Himself was asleep. And they came to him,
and awoke him, saying: Save us, Lord; we are perishing!
The koiné Greek word for "save" in that verse is sozo (sode'-zo) which
means to rescue and/or protect.
†. Luke 2:8-11 . . And in the same region there were some shepherds
staying out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an
angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord
shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.
. . . And the angel said to them: Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you
good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the
city of David there has been born for you a savior, who is Christ the Lord.
The Greek word for "savior" in that verse is soter (so-tare') which means: a
rescuer.
Rescuers typically help people to safety who are in danger of imminent
death, and/or grave distress; and helpless to do anything about it; e.g.
Fireman, Emergency Medical teams, snow patrols, mountain units,
and the Coast Guard and National Guard.
Wouldn't it be awful if those agencies refused to assist desperate folk till
they first proved themselves worthy?
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†. Matt 8:23-25 . . And when He got into the boat, His disciples followed
Him. And behold, there arose a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was
covered with the waves; but He Himself was asleep. And they came to him,
and awoke him, saying: Save us, Lord; we are perishing!
The koiné Greek word for "save" in that verse is sozo (sode'-zo) which
means to rescue and/or protect.
†. Luke 2:8-11 . . And in the same region there were some shepherds
staying out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an
angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord
shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.
. . . And the angel said to them: Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you
good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the
city of David there has been born for you a savior, who is Christ the Lord.
The Greek word for "savior" in that verse is soter (so-tare') which means: a
rescuer.
Rescuers typically help people to safety who are in danger of imminent
death, and/or grave distress; and helpless to do anything about it; e.g.
Fireman, Emergency Medical teams, snow patrols, mountain units,
and the Coast Guard and National Guard.
Wouldn't it be awful if those agencies refused to assist desperate folk till
they first proved themselves worthy?
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