DP #4: Clues into Jesus' Teachings

The Canticles in Luke, Jesus' refugee experience and the context of 1st century Palestine lead us to expect that Jesus' teachings will address those who are suppressed and mistreated. During the first century, 70% of Palestine was living in extreme poverty, while the wealthy were leaving disgustingly well. Similarily, there were many refugees concerning Jesus' history and life. These situations that Jesus grew up learning or experiencing shows us that Jesus will focus his life to helping these people and their tragic situations.