astonish them, stand them on their ears.
The wise ones who had it all figured out
will be exposed as fools.
The smart people who thought they knew everything
will turn out to know nothing.
~ Isaiah 29:14 (MSG)
The next Sabbath he taught in the Jewish meeting place. Many of the people who heard him were amazed and asked, “How can he do all this? Where did he get such wisdom and the power to work these miracles?" ~ Mark 6:2 (CEV)
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus' wisdom stands conventional wisdom on its head.PRAYER
Living Word, you expose us as fools just by being with us. I confess that I participate in the arrogance of the world. I can be a know-it-all at times. I know that it might be a hard lesson but I need you to teach me humility. I want to become a mature and genuine follower of Jesus. Amen.