Who was this Man?

[Guest Zayit]

Yes, could be, but there were more than just the twelve that traveled with him, the only difference being that Yeshua choose each one of them, whereas the others and maybe even in this case this un-named man choose to follow Him ( Yeshua).

[PwrInTheBld]

Yes, could be, but there were more than just the twelve that traveled with him, the only difference was the he choose them, whereas the others and maybe even in this case this un-named man choose to follow Him ( Yeshua).

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Yes, I understand what you are saying. I think though that those chosen had a tough time thinking that they weren't exclusive because they were chosen.

Did that make sense?

[Guest Zayit]

Hmm, I think I understand what you are saying. That perhaps because they had been chosen they should be full of more power from G-d to cast out that demon ( which they couldn't do) but another could ( who by way of this reasoning must have recieved more power?)?

That because they were chosen and this other was not the Holy Spirit should be stronger in them?

[PwrInTheBld]

You have a way with words

That's what I mean

[Leonard]

Was that supposed to be humorous Leonard? Does that mean you don't take this subject serioulsy or is it a way of despersion at my cost again?

Anyway , those interested, I just had a thought come to me, what if it were one of John's disciples? Many times they are overlooked.

Cuold he have been a Samaritan? That would account for the "he's not one of us", meaning Jews, not Yeshua's disciples.

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"Why Zayit.... we cross?"

Well, it was supposed to be just a trifling jest; no need to be so defensive, Deary! It was my way of saying I find it one of the Great Imponderables of Scripture. I think it is not so important just WHO he was, or we would probably have been told more. It is more important that Jesus used the event to teach the lessons you've been discussing here.

Although I like the speculation he may have been a Samaritan, any identity we imagine for fellow, is I suppose, just that: An identity we imagine. So perhaps I don't take it so 'seriously' to identify him, as to identify Jesus' teaching here. No despersion was intended to you Sister Zayit.

[PwrInTheBld]

I think it is not so important just WHO he was, or we would probably have been told more.  It is more important that Jesus used the event to teach the lessons you've been discussing here.

My point exactly with regard to Mark 9:39,40

"But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. For he that is not against us is on our part." Mark 9:39,40

I don't think Jesus was telling His disciples "Forbid him not" because the man was on their side....he could very well have eventually proved to be an enemy of the Lord, who knows....but, I think Jesus told them "forbid him not" because He was telling the disciples, it's not up to them to pass judgement.