as His words. Spiritual meanings were embedded in spiritual acts. Mark the extensive use of imperatives in His teaching: “Watch and pray.” “Be ready.” “Come.” “See.” “Go tell.” He compels commitment. HIS MESSAGE WAS RELEVANT. Because His message was revealed, it was relevant. He never answered the questions no one was asking. He scratched where people were itching. But He was no mere theoretician. The writer to the Hebrews Informs us, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize