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Return to Jerusalem
After Herod’s death, an angel of the Lord told Joseph to return to Israel. “And he came
and dwelt in a city called Nazareth (some 70 miles north of Bethlehem) that it might be
fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.” (Matthew
2:23) The town has not changed much since Jesus’ day. It was here on these hills that
Jesus spent his early years.
At the age of twelve, Jesus went with his parents to Jerusalem. The first sight of
Jerusalem after coming over a ridge must have sent shivers down his spine, as he beheld
the walls of this sacred, ancient city. Even to this day, it is a thrilling sight!
As Jesus walked the streets, he would have passed scenes like these. He would walk
these streets many times and one day weep over the city.
Jerusalem means “city of peace,” however, its history has been anything but peaceful. It
has been besieged more than 50 times, conquered 26 times and destroyed 10 times.
Though for cent uries lacking peace, Bible prophecies assure us Jerusalem will yet be a
city of peace.
Isaiah, speaking of God’s kingdom, tells us, (Isaiah 2:3 ) “out of Zion shall go forth the
law and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.” (Notice the capital of the earthly
kingdom will be Jerusalem.) Isaiah continues, “Nation shall not lift up sword against
nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.”
What a prospect – a world without war!