Synopsis

Jesus arrived with a distinctive message, proclaiming to the Jewish people that “the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). Yet, from the outset, another king existed, one who detested the peace God intends and embraced the disorder and suffering of human existence. Jesus displayed profound compassion for those ensnared by this malevolent force. While others would have avoided them, Jesus appeared drawn to these individuals, instructing his followers to do likewise. Long after Jesus’s asc