In the late 1700s, many houses consisted of a large room...
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In the late 1700s, many houses consisted of a large room with only one chair. Commonly, a long wide board folded down from the wall and was used for dining. The "head of the household" always sat in the chair while everyone else ate sitting on the floor. Occasionally a guest, who was usually a man, would be invited to sit in this chair during a meal. To sit in the chair meant you were important and in charge. They called the one sitting in the chair the "chair man." Today in business, we use the expression or title "chairman" or "chairman of the board."
Observing Jesus' teachings and healings, the Jewish authorities asked, if not demanded, to know "By what authority are you doing these things?" In turning the question back on the high priests and then sharing a parable, Jesus clearly established that his authority came from God. Jesus clearly was the "chairman of the board" when it came to interpreting the law and the prophets.
Observing Jesus' teachings and healings, the Jewish authorities asked, if not demanded, to know "By what authority are you doing these things?" In turning the question back on the high priests and then sharing a parable, Jesus clearly established that his authority came from God. Jesus clearly was the "chairman of the board" when it came to interpreting the law and the prophets.
