Jesus, the Isaiah Scroll, and His Avoidance (revised2)

One day Jesus went back to Nazareth and to the synagogue there.  He read from their Isaiah scroll (amazing example to be seen today). The synagogue time ended with a local Nazareth crowd wanting to eliminate him.

Jesus - The Christ Recognised! Who? How? When? What? (3Ed)

Jesus recognised as The Christ? Who? How? When? Where? They met him!

How do you learn new stuff? Various senses may be involved, for example, touch ("Ow, that is really hot!").

I have posted previously on Jesus being The Christ (ie, The Messiah). I have included information from disciples who show differing levels of understanding and conviction. But, how did it come about in the first place that they had become disciples of Jesus as being The Christ?

Jesus - the Prophet - the Messiah - The King!!

From very early Jesus was seen as king. Jesus claimed a kingdom, not of this world.  He is king of his kingdom. He has and welcomes servants (followers) but his retinue is unique.  "The Kingdom of God/Heaven" was a major topic for Jesus. At the time many wrong (human) ideas about God's kingdom were prevalent. Jesus rejected use of force or compulsion.

Jesus Investigated, Questioned, Interrogated

 Jesus investigated, questioned, interrogated

Opposition to Jesus developed and expanded until the final deadly stage. Quite early on the Pharisees and others began making inquiries about him. The findings must have been alarming. However, before that growing and aggressive concern over Jesus, there was another disturbing question for the established leaders. (Spoiler alert: this is a comprehensive, lengthy, post!)

Jesus: earliest days (v3)

Jesus : the early years - by Luke (1&2); +

 

Embryo; newborn; infant; boy: Reading Luke is a good starting point to know Jesus.