His life was also characterized by an expectancy,
I guess I relate to this as my mother expected many things from me as a child. I do not remember a verbal discussion of those expectations, but I knew what they were...... without a doubt.
Therefore this child is destined to endure fanatical opposition, since by contact with him, men are forced to reveal their true feelings towards God. The closer one gets to Him, the more conscious they are of their sin
The sword will even pierce your own soul,Mary, for no one is exempt from the examination of the heart which he brings.
Let’s ALL get our Bibles out and start reading. STOP listening to what others tells you it says, unless you test it for truth.