Lent 2015 March 2

Lent 2015 March 2 by ric Gustafson


John 1:41 says that John found his brother Simon and told him ' We have found the Messiah'. Then he led him to Jesus.
Jesus is the Messiah. Messiah is translated in Hebrew as Mashiach or ' anointed one'. After Israel was conquered and did not have a king, the people hoped and prayed for the Messiah or one true king. Stories of a Messiah abounded of one with great insight, great powers and a deep connection with God.
There have also been many false messiahs. When they were followed, uprisings ended in bloodshed. When Jesus was introduced as the Messiah, excitement and fear occurred in the new disciples. They probably pondered two things. The first was is this just another pretender. The second was is this carpenter from Nazareth actually the one they have been waiting for.
Jesus told them ' Come and see'.


research help: ' The Sanctuary for Lent 2015' by Sue Mink


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric