Expectations

In hindsight it seems evident that the Jewish people of the first century did not expect or understand the message Jesus brought. They desired and expected a different form of Messiah. They expected physical freedom, but were offered spiritual freedom. They did not recognize God walking among them, and could not believe the words He spoke. "At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon. The Jews then gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe; the works that I do in My Father’s name, these testify of Me. 'But you do not believe because you are not of My sheep.'" — John 10:22-25 (ASV)