Messiah (Handel's)

For over 380 years the remarkable "Messiah" has been performed, in whole or in part, not least at this time of year.. The music was composed by G.F. Handel (HWV 56), to suit text supplied by Charles Jennings.

Below are the sentences used in the Messiah, but here taken from English Bibles of today.

Jesus: His Prayer

That Jesus prayed is quite clear. All four Gospels tell us that Jesus prayed. At least 8 times are mentioned, though not usually the words he used. He also spoke and taught about real prayer and gave models for us. 

So - like this, we are told Jesus himself prayed:

Jesus: and the World [Edn 2]

Introduction*

Jesus answered (the Governor), “My kingdom does not belong to this world. If my kingdom belonged to this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here” (John 18:36, NRSVUE) 

Jesus: Way; Truth; Life

extended 26-28/10/23

I (Jesus) am the way, the truth and the life

Access. Direction. Arrival.

The South Downs Way (in England; above) became well established over many, many, long years and walkers have a secure right to pass that way. The path is clearly marked and may be entered, or left, at various points… I dare say to just randomly veer off the Way would be to risk problems! To reach the point aimed for is a lasting achievement. A family member walked here in October, 2023. (The UK weather may not have been exactly great for such activity at the time.)

Photo record of the walk in that Way - probably have to copy and paste: https://www.flickr.com/gp/65422756@N06/rv58225980

Who could say: I am the way; I am the truth; I am the life? - Jesus.

ABOUT

Long ago I published an original "about us" (you and me) page. Since modified (a lot), that post now appears a long way in! You can search back, or find it via this link:  

https://jesussaviour4unme.blogspot.com/2018/05/aboutcontact-updated.html

Jesus vs THEM and Us

 Separation, distinction, rejection, diminishing, disrespecting, segregation, labelling, cruelty -

these are all too often evident. (Australia, again, can not validly claim the high moral ground!

Jesus - Family - Opposition

Just how did opposition to Jesus emerge, and when, and why? It is self-evident that a Temple-observant and synagogue attending tradesman from the back roads would be known by few. Surely Jesus lived and worked in Nazareth as a young man, well-regarded by folk (so, Luke 2). When Jesus was about 30 came the call of John the Baptist and Jesus’ acceptance of John’s baptism of repentance.   

Then something changed.