tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761830521353206362.post1338647055126446056..comments2023-07-11T05:53:20.045-07:00Comments on Aesthetics of the Mind: Matthew Chapter 4Daav Corbethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676786781015801633noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761830521353206362.post-11701956777743962832013-06-03T14:34:12.739-07:002013-06-03T14:34:12.739-07:00I think the message of a new kingdom drew crowds t...I think the message of a new kingdom drew crowds that were tired of their old kingdom; but in the kingdom of Israel, the prophetic message of repentance was never too popular. The crowds will mostly seek Jesus for healing, while also remaining mostly loyal to their leaders, like the scribes and Pharisees, who rule through the synagogues. Thus most do not really repent, that is, turn from the sinful kingdom of Israel to become disciples in Jesus' new kingdom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com