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Jesus wanted to travel to Judea despite his being wanted because he did not fear death. When His disciples warned him of the danger of travelling to Judea, He answered, are there not twelve hours in a day? If one travels in the light he will not stumble. Jesus could have raised Lazarus from afar.
Jesus also taught that no one shall come to the Father without going through Him [Jesus]. Jesus reinforced his teachings by his actions. To raise Lazarus without going to him would have counterdicted that teaching point.
Jesus never did what Jesus wanted to do. Jesus' actions were willed by the Father.
Basically, because it was prophesied. Two accounts in the New Testament describe Jesus as born in Bethlehem. According to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus' parents lived in Nazareth but traveled to Bethlehem for a census. John MacArthur in his Study Bible notes on Luke 2:1-2 said this was the census of AD 6. Jesus was born in Bethlehem before the family returned to Nazareth.
It was prophesied that Jesus would be born from the tribe of Judah in approx 1689BC [Ussher]:-
Genesis 49(v.10) The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh [ie Messiah] come; and to him shall the gathering of the people be.
It was further prophesied He would be a descendant of King David [see 2Sam 7:14; 1Chr 17:13; Ps 2:7; 2Sam 7:16], and that He would be born in Bethlehem.
Micah 5: (v.2) But you, Bethlehem Ephratah,[ie little] though you be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall he come forth to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
This prophecy was fulfilled about 1685 years later as it is generally accepted that Jesus was born about 4BC.
Hebrews 7: (v.14) For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, ....
( Since the Hebrew Scriptures were translated into Greek about 260BC these accounts could not be later than that.)
They had come for the annual celebration of the Passover feast but Jesus came the prior week riding a donkey into Jerusalem as the people proclaimed him "king" and laid down palm fronds (now called Palm Sunday).
Superficially, to celebrate the Jewish Passover; but He knew that it would be for the culmination of His ministry on earth, ie. His death and resurrection, so that all mankind could be saved.
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How long would it have taken Jesus Mary and Joseph to travel from Jerusalem to Nazareth?
3 days
How many gods did Jerusalem have?
they only had one god which is Jesus of Nazareth
Why are jeruslambethlehem and nazereth are important to Jesus?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem. He was raised in Nazareth and He died in Jerusalem.
What are important in Jesus life?
three places of importance in thechildhood of Jesus. they are Bethllehem, Jerusalem, and Nazareth.
Did Mary and Joseph live in Jerusalem?
Bethlehem was where Jesus was born. Mary and Joseph traveled there to take part in a nationwide census. Shortly after Jesus was born, the family traveled back home to Nazareth.
How long to travel from Nazareth to Jerusalem in Jesus' day by horse or donkey?
It would have taken around 2 to 3 days to travel from Nazareth to Jerusalem by horse or donkey during Jesus' time, covering a distance of approximately 70 miles. The actual time can vary depending on factors like weather, road conditions, and the specific route taken.
What did Jesus travel on to get into Jerusalem?
donkey
Where did Jesus and his family live?
Jesus was originally born in Bethlehem, and then moved to Egypt to escape Herod. However Jesus spent the majority of his life in Nazareth thus he is referred to as: Jesus of Nazareth.
What town did the Holy Family return to after presenting Jesus in the temple?
They returned to Nazareth after their visit to Jerusalem.
Was Jerusalem first call nazareth?
No. Jerusalem and Nazareth are two separate cities. In Biblical times, Nazareth was in Galilee and Jerusalem in Judea.
What is christianities view of Jerusalem?
Most christians believe that Jerusalem is a holy place, as it is where Jesus taught, preached, healed and was sentenced to death. Jesus spent a lot of his life in jerusalem even thogh he was born in Bethlehem in Nazareth
What city did Jesus grow up as a child?
When Jesus, Mary and Joseph returned from their exile in Egypt they settled in the town of Nazareth. Jesus spent almost his entire life there until he began his public ministry about the age of 30.
