Like us, the Jews wanted favor — not hard truths. But when Jesus preached both, he changed everything. So they tried to kill him. They thought God’s blessing was for them, and God’s vengeance was for others; but he told them he came to save the whole world. We must not repeat their error. The way to find blessing is to bless others, not ourselves. That is Christ’s mission—and ours. Instead of praying, ”Lord, bless me!” —let us pray, “Lord, bless THROUGH me!”
