More Than a Teacher

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In Matthew 26 during the Last Supper, Jesus reveals that one of the disciples will betray him. Each disciple asks if it's them, but there's a crucial difference in how they address Jesus.

Judas asks, "Is it I, Rabbi?" whilst the others ask, "Is it I, Lord?" This distinction reveals everything about their relationship with Jesus.

When you see Jesus as merely a rabbi or teacher, it becomes transactional - you come to receive knowledge and leave. It's professional, distant, and limited to what you can gain from the exchange.

But when you see Jesus as Lord, the relationship transforms completely. He becomes more than an instructor; he's your friend, your comforter, your refuge in times of need and trouble. He's not just someone you learn from - he's someone you surrender to, trust in, and depend upon.

The tragedy of Judas wasn't just his betrayal; it was his inability to see Jesus as anything more than a teacher. He missed the relationship that was available to him.

Jesus can't just be a teacher in your life - he must be Lord. The difference between these two perspectives determines whether you'll walk in intimacy with him or remain at arm's length, missing the fullness of what he offers.

🔑🔑🔑 Key takeaways:

• How you address Jesus reveals your relationship with him

• Seeing Jesus as only a teacher limits your connection to a transactional exchange

• Jesus as Lord means friendship, comfort, and refuge - not just instruction

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