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So it was Ever, from birth to death, whether in Bethlehems manger, where shepherds, magi, angels, and the very Stars paid Him homage. Or in the Temple, Confounding the Doctors and lawyers, At Cana's wedding, or amid scenes of death. On the Mt. or by the Sea. In tempest or calm, with the multitude or His chosen few, In the house of the publican or the palace of the Pharisee, Amid unclear of the children or the jeers of the Sanhedrin. He was the central figure. Broaden the View 1. Jesus in the midst as an ideal - by contrast. Not there because He was a mal- He had nothing in Common with the two thieves. He was the perfect one. One died cursing, He died praying, He taught us how to die. The other died Seeking pardon, He died bestowing it. Perfect babe - child - man - Perfect at birth - in life - at death -