Bridge of Reason

  Image by  Dimitris Vetsikas  from  Pixabay   In the Watch Tower book The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived we read about Why Jesus Came to Earth (ch.24) ‘ Jesus came to earth particularly to preach about God’s Kingdom, which will vindicate his Father’s name and permanently solve all human ills. However, to give evidence that he is sent by God, Jesus performs miraculous healings. In the same way Moses, centuries before, performed miracles to establish his credentials as God’s servant.’ The Kingdom It is clear from so many texts that Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom. John the Baptist, we are told, preached, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ (Mt.3: 2 ) Later in Matthew’s gospel we read, ‘He went throughout Galilee, teaching in t heir synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom…’ (Mt.:4:23) Jesus himself insisted, ‘I must preach the good news of the k i ngdom to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.’ (Lk.4:43) Je...