Who's the Offensive One?

Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

It was supposed to be a day, it should have been a day, that left everyone feeling good. The whole town coming out, to see Jesus and listen to Him preach. But Jesus didn't say what they expected Him to say. So what did Jesus say? What did He say that was so offensive? We're not told here, in the reading we heard today, but Mark tells us earlier what Jesus' message was as He went about preaching. Repent, because they are sinners. The kingdom of God is at hand for the King is at hand. Repent of yourselves and believe in Me, Jesus said.