There are many voices reacting to Jesus but one thing that ties them all together is confusion. The crowds are confused because they are not well-informed about current events (the plot to kill Jesus) or the Scriptures (about the Messiah). The religious leaders are well-informed but they are still confused because their knowledge hasn't made it to their hearts. They therefore do not know God and thus cannot recognize God in Jesus. There confusion can become our clarity if we seek to become better-informed and to also put into practice what we know, seeking God's Spirit at each step!
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For Reflection:
One thing is clear: Jesus is clearly misunderstood.
- The crowds are simply not well-informed. The do not know what is going on (the plot to kill Jesus) and do not know the Scriptures. How has your relationship with Jesus benefited from greater knowledge?
- The religious leaders do not know Jesus because they do not practice what they "know" and love is not at the heart of they do. How have devotional practices affected your relationship with Jesus? Is there a way in which God might be inviting you to trust and obey more deeply?
