William H. Johnson, Temptation of Christ (c. 1945)

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November 5, 2006:

Jesus' disciples were his biggest mistake.

In the Gospels, all of Jesus' actions, particularly his miracles, are positive. He makes food, he heals the sick, he raises the dead, he casts out demons. His actions are all about making people healthier and helping them live.

Yet as soon as you reach the Acts, it's "Believe or die!" The use of miraculous power to impose fear.

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