Romans believed all roads lead to Rome. Roman occupation would have changed so much of Judea. It's probable, even the roads inside Jerusalem changed. Nazareth, high up on a hill, looks out over the Jezreel Valley, it is far from having city streets where the horizon is not seen.
12 miles outside of Bethlehem is Beit Shemesh and the local high school students helped with an Archaeological Dig. Discovering an intact Roman road. This was called the Emperor's Highway leading to Jerusalem.
Coins - a coin minted by Roman prefect of Judea Pontius Pilate from 29 AD, a coin minted by Agrippa I from 41 AD, dating to the second year of the revolt against Rome (67 AD) and a later Islamic coin from the Umayyad period.
Luke 2:41-52
41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.
42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. 43 And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, 44 but supposing him to be in the group they went a day's journey, but then they began to search for him among their relatives and acquaintances
And when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him.
And when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him.
46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48 And when his parents saw him, they were astonished. And his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress.”
49 And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?”
50 And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them. 51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.
When we look back at the History surrounding the life of Jesus, we don't find huge doubt Jesus was alive and did what the Scriptures said. Two historians record Pontius Pilate immediately sent a letter to Emperor Claudius telling about what the Disciples told Jesus, Risen and Conquering Death, about all of Israel knew of Jesus' life, ministry, miracles and death.
The letter to Emperor Claudius is missing. No one knows what it said. 325 years the Roman Empire shook over Jesus Christ. The early part of these anno domini “in the year of the Lord" years was the fierce debate Jesus was never human. Always God. Certainly, this would explain the miracles of Jesus. Jesus said we would see greater miracles. And in truth, when you speak to Christians, they all have miraculous parts to their prayer life. Jesus was right, we would see 2000 years of miracles drawing people close to a time our lives barely resemble in many ways. Our generation would be able to point to our great-grandparents and understand. And yet we relate to Jesus Christ.
God in all generations.
Luke 2 tells us Jesus wants to know why His Parents are looking for Him. Jesus is fully human.
And as we apply 2,000 years of hearts and souls drawn to Jesus, we know we have seen miracles leading hearts, minds and souls to the Risen, Working and Alive Jesus Son of God. Messiah. God of Gods, True Light of True Light.
Abba, Father,
We know all our Journey leads to Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is Life.
We ask Your Willing Blessings.
We have all lived seeing so much Change. And in the Scriptures, sweeping changes are shown as well. The answer is timeless. To believe God is yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Father God, we lift our cares of those we love. Our elderly dog, family travel for Spring Break, a new blessing of a puppy to You. Seeking You to say the Word over all our changes and pour Your Blessing on us.
We Rise as we believe You will care for those we Love. We Trust their very being to You. Remembering You as Father. God of Love, God of Encouragement.
We read the news and the violence of the century and Believe You are the Light of Nations. Bless all of our lives and cares so high, the Nation is lifted Trusting in You. Bless the Nations believing in You for renewed Hope and Life.
We bless You for Jesus Christ and His Words encouraging all His Beloved around the earth, praying for more Heaven on earth. Your Good Will be done. And know the communion of saints as Your Prayer covers Your Good Creation today.
Blessings of being the New Covenant in Your Son, Jesus Christ. Alleluia. Amen.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †
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