Originally Posted by Velvet

And I appreciate that. Truly. It is why I am reading a book based solely on Jesus' life. To understand him.

But I cannot get past his... behavior.

For example - He completely left John the Baptist to rot and eventually die in the cell. He was on his way to free him at one point, but was distracted by his work and never tried to have him freed. They were family. I understand he always wanted to put God's work first, but sometimes I think family is just more important. What kind of God would prefer you to carry out his work instead of saving your own family?

And yes, Jesus provided thousands of people food and saves many lives. But his lack of empathy for his own cousin is baffling.