Church Builder

Jesus’ ministry begins in the small seaport town of Nazareth in Galilee, where his claim to fulfill the gospel was met by a division of expectations and responses. The cultural context of Nazareth reveals a dissonance in the expectations surrounding the promised messianic mission. The Jewish people historically believed they had an exclusive claim to salvation, defined by adherence to cultural practices and values—a notion that prevailed until Jesus’ message entered the public sphere. The Messiah arrived, fulfilling the promises of scripture while defying expectations, extending love to those unlike ourselves, and making the saving grace of the gospel accessible to all.