Describe the things that shocked Jesus on his first remembered visit to Jerusalem
Describe the things that shocked Jesus on his first remembered visit to Jerusalem
Describe the things that shocked Jesus on his first remembered visit to Jerusalem with his parents. Which of these are meaningful to you? Why was this week such a great event in Jesus’ life?
2 Answers
- By Monica Kemp
While I haven't read this recently, what sticks out for me is multi-pronged:
A. First, to convince his mother she should go and attend this momentous occasion in his young life, thereby, convincing many other women/mothers to go from Nazareth to Jerusalem as well for this occasion. His focus on equality for all people is evident here...male and female and later on Jew and gentile, rich and poor...
B. And then, to not have his mother allowed to view his coming of age ceremony, that she had to leave along with the other women as they were not permitted in the "sacred" part of affairs in the Temple
C. His absolute horror at watching the cruelty of the animals "sacrificed" in the very same Temple, what he considered up to then, his Father's House, including all the bloodshed and bloodied hands of the butchers. Extremely upset at this sight.
D. During his participation with the elders, after his parents left, and questioning out loud if the laws of Moses were misunderstood...? As he knew the infinite love and patience of his Father, some of their "teachings" were not of this Father whom he came to present to us all.
He had started then to think about it all.
One of the most significant episodes in Jesus’ life just prior to reaching the end of his 12th year on Urantia was the Messenger from Salvington instructing him that the hour has come to be about his Father's business.
124:6.15 On the day before the Passover Sabbath, flood tides of spiritual illumination swept through the mortal mind of Jesus and filled his human heart to overflowing with affectionate pity for the spiritually blind and morally ignorant multitudes assembled for the celebration of the ancient Passover commemoration. This was one of the most extraordinary days that the Son of God spent in the flesh; and during the night, for the first time in his earth career, there appeared to him an assigned messenger from Salvington, commissioned by Immanuel, who said: "The hour has come. It is time that you began to be about your Father's business."
Every parent in this world should take note of the approximate hour the indwelling mystery monitor may attempt to direct the human life towards the ideal life and model career brought by the Divine Thought Adjuster.
