Jesus had them right where he wanted them. He had ministry momentum. He had a growing reputation. He had people talking. He had people ready to follow. All he needed to do is capitalize on the moment and he could’ve raised a following, funded his ministry, and set a course for revolution. Instead, he made everyone mad and just about got thrown off a cliff. Why would Jesus do this? Why waste this opportunity in front of his hometown crowd? It has everything to do with what Jesus came to do and what we’re called to follow.