the footsteps of Jesus page 4 by ric gustafson
Shortly after Jesus was in the desert, John the Baptist was arrested. Jesus decided to return to his hometown of Nazareth. The village was very small compared to Sephoris known as the Jewel of the Galilee. Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit. He wanted to call people to repentance and usher in the kingdom of God.
The small synagogue in Nazareth was full because people wanted to hear Jesus speak. The scroll was opened to Isaiah. Jesus read the words and then paused. According to Luke 4, Jesus said ' today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing'. People began to murmur. Some watched him grow up and knew his family. Some thought it was blasphemy. Outraged, some of the people seized Jesus and threatened to throw him off a cliff. He walked away. Jesus left rejected and alone.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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