Jesus was in danger because the leaders of the Jews wanted to arrest and neutralize him. Jesus was acting in his day and society like an activist or reformer in our day and society: of course, those in power felt threatened and wished to stifle their protests and influence.

Jesus spoke up against the inconsiderate rules and regulations of Jewish religious society; Jesus spoke up against the type of leadership which prevailed, a leadership of power and prestige, rather than of care and service.

Jesus was targeted by those in power yet they could not act: “They would have arrested him, but no one laid hands on him because his time had not yet come.” Also the leaders feared that so many listened to him and followed him.

Do we see novelty in the Gospel message? How relevant is the Gospel message in our modern world?