differences that are depicted between Nehemiah and Jesus Christ in St. Luke’s Gospel
Explain three differences that are depicted between Nehemiah and Jesus Christ in St. Luke’s Gospel. (6 marks)
- Nehemiah asked God to avenge his enemies while Jesus asked God to forgive them.
- Nehemiah emphasized communal repentance while Jesus stresses personal repentance.
- Jesus’ mission was universal whereas Nehemiah’s was for the people of Judah only.
- Nehemiah believed in strict observance of the Sabbath while Jesus did works of Compassion on the Sabbath.