The perfect bait

Published: Jan. 24, 2016, 10 a.m.

It\u2019s been said that Jesus was always humble but never modest. Although he never sought glory or recognition for selfish reasons, he never shied away from clearly proclaiming himself to be God\u2019s Son, the promised Messiah, and the Savior of the world. This week, we see Jesus assert is identity as the Messiah both as he calls people to follow him and sends people out to call others to him. In both cases \u2013 the summoning and the sending \u2013 Jesus points to himself as mankind\u2019s only hope for salvation.