As we have ministered for more than 30 years in Israel this has been a very real question. Do the Jewish people reject the real Jesus that I serve and love or do they reject a twisted and horrible caricature? Is the Church presenting a false image of the real Jesus? And I have to admit that I too reject many of the false images of the real Jesus. I echo Paul's cry, "That I might know Him!"
Ezekiel 33 (04-17-2020)
Jesus termed himself a stumbling block so that may be the main reason why, including following ancient tradition that has rejected the real Jesus for the same reason. Those who simply follow the ancient tradition of rejection may be called uninformed in their decision but they are still on the wide path that leads to destruction even if it's difficult to get out of the throng and the narrow gate is difficult to spot.
Ezekiel 33 (04-17-2020)