“These are the ones who give full meaning to the words of the prophet Creator Will Help Us (Isaiah) when he said, ‘They will hear but not understand the meaning. They will see without knowing what it is they see.
He rolled up the scroll, returned it to the headman, and sat down. All eyes were fixed on him, wondering what he would say. He looked around at them and spoke clearly, with a strong voice,
At first they were amazed at the power and beauty of his words. But soon the meaning of his words sank into their hearts, and the mood of the people began to change. “Is this not the son of Bitter Tears (Mary)and He Gives Sons (Joseph), the wood carver?”