What was the mission of Jesus? Why did He come to earth? Why did the people of Nazareth want to throw Jesus off a cliff?
We discover our answers from a passage in the New Testament book of Luke.
The Mission of Jesus (Part 2)
Jesus, the local boy, came to Nazareth as an itinerant rabbi and was given an opportunity to have his say. His audience, full of proud Nazarenes, understood Isaiah 61 to mean foreign neighbors would serve them and make them wealthy. With everyone listening intently Jesus read this familiar and deeply beloved passage. Yet to their shock and amazement he stops reading at the very point when judgment and servitude is pronounced on the Gentiles.
Kingdom Living
“I wish I would have talked about Jesus more,” a colleague who has given more than 30 years to living and working overseas shared. He went on to explain what it means to follow Jesus. I will be writing several articles to share his insightful thoughts. I pray you will have a greater understanding of living in the Kingdom of God.
Spiritually Bankrupt
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3
Joyous Mourning
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matt. 5:4
Powerful Control
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matt. 5:5