I’m not convinced we’ve ever truly understood JesusAt least not as deeply or fully as he intended- not “as deeply,” because we tend to stay on the surface• we read the words and verses without penetrating their depth• we grab at interpretations that make immediate sense◦ and we settle for simplistic "commentary" explanations- I don’t think Jesus taught in riddles – sometimes, perhaps• he did not teach in a secret code that required deciphering• but it's possible that his intent was that the meaning of his message would be revealed to us◦ and only then will we be able to live it in truth and deed