Did Jesus go out to "meet and greet" people, getting to know them before he started to teach the Word of God? Did he sidestep issues of the day so as not to be labeled a "Torah Thumper"?
I don't think so.
Did Yahshua mix and mingle lies with the truth in order to attract people to him? Did he share ideas and theories to entertain and entice folks to join him?
I think not.
He came loaded with knowledge, understanding, love and truth and wasted no time with 'ear tickling' as a tactic to win people over.
Y'shua was known by his reputation. From a young age he was very knowledgeable of Scripture. Later he became known as a teacher and a healer, and some speculated he was possibly the son of Elohim - others knew without a doubt. People were drawn to him, some out of curiosity, some to hear his teachings for themselves, or to be healed of their ailments, or because they recognized the Good Shepherd's Voice and responded to the calling.
John 14:6 - Yahshua answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life...."John 8:12- Yahshua spoke to the people and said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."1 John 5:11- And this is that testimony: Yahweh has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
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