Resurrection1

1. His face was set. He had total focus on the journey before Him and embracing the necessary details to begin the next phase of His ministry.

2. The Journey was completely necessary if He was to complete His purpose of Reconciliation to God.

3. Some people when they saw he was looking at the Jerusalem (bigger picture), refused to provide hosting for Him. They wanted His complete focus on them.

4. He did pass through unfriendly territory with the intent of blessing people. They refused to receive Him on His terms, they wanted it on their terms.