We aren’t told what the motives were for each person who crowded into Jesus’ life in this story. Perhaps some were deeply interested in His teachings while others wanted to be healed. Others were skeptics and critics. It’s easy to get caught up in the crowd and not think for ourselves. The crowds threatened the religious norms, fearing a Roman crackdown. As I read this, I’m wondering how attentive am I to Jesus and what He really teaching? Am I fitting into the norm, to what is culturally acceptable? Am I really following Him?
“The presence of scribes from Jerusalem reflects the impact Jesus had and the widespread reach of his reputation. Their presence also indicates the growing opposition to him by the religious leaders of the nation. These scribes were representatives from “the main office”—the seat of religious authority in Jerusalem. Jesus had attracted the attention of those in the highest positions of authority among the scribes.” - Excerpt. Following Jesus: Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark by Steve Langford
“Jesus is not a heavenly conductor handing out tickets to heaven. Jesus is the carpenter who repairs, renovates, and restores God’s good world.”
“Jesus never intended to change the world through battlefields or voting booths. Jesus has always intended to transform the world one life at a time at a shared table.” - Brian Zahnd
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