2 - A Fragmented and Dangerous World
The Man From Galilee
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At the time Jesus lived in Israel, the world around Him was a divided and fragmented place–not only geographically, with deserts, cities, and even the Dead Sea, but also socially. Jesus would have grown up alongside political discourse, mass crucifixions, and unjust leadership. This backdrop sets the stage as we consider the true context of Jesus’ earthly ministry.
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3 - Honor Your Mother and Father
Though it’s easy to overlook Jesus’ earthly family when considering His ministry, the Bible does give us some insight into His home life and human family of origin. How must Mary and Joseph’s parenting have nurtured Jesus as a child? And what was his relationship like with His siblings?
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4 - Mary’s Treasure
Though Luke’s gospel is written from the unique perspective of having no eye-witness experience with Jesus, it seems as though he did the next best thing in speaking to Jesus’ mother, Mary. It is Luke that gives us the only account of Jesus’ childhood: 12-year-old Jesus at the Temple Courts.
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5 - In Secret
What does it mean that Jesus was a Rabbi? Perhaps understanding the difference between the Rabbis of the first century and the Rabbis of today can help us further understand what this role would have meant for Jesus and his disciples.
