Chapter 2: Twelve-Year-Old Jesus Has Infinite Aura

So every year, Mary and Joseph would travel to Jerusalem for Passover. But one year, they left the city thinking Jesus was with the caravan. A day into the trip, they realize: “Wait… where is he?” They run all the way back to Jerusalem and find him just chilling in the temple, posted up with the teachers like it’s nothing.

“They found him in the temple seated among the teachers, listening to them and asking questions… His mother said, ‘Young man, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been half out of our minds looking for you.’”

And Jesus, 12-year-old Jesus, is like:

“Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know I had to be here dealing with the things of my Father?”

Bruh.

Chapter 3: John the Baptist Ain’t No Slouch Either

Now John (Jesus’ cousin, because Mary and Elizabeth are sisters) is out here baptizing people by the Jordan River. He sees people pulling up just because it’s trendy and calls them out:

“Broods of snakes! What do you think you’re doing slithering down here to the river? Do you think a little water on your snake skins is going to deflect God’s judgment? It’s your life that must change, not your skin.”

That line alone could go on a T-shirt. You can’t just clean up your image. Change has to start within.

John keeps it real:

“Being a child of Abraham is neither here nor there. God can make children out of stones if he wants.”

People start asking if John is the Messiah, but he shuts it down:

“I’m baptizing you here in the river. The main character in this drama, to whom I’m a mere stagehand, will ignite the kingdom life a fire, the Holy Spirit within you, changing you from the inside out.”

Chapter 4: The Devil Tries to Test Jesus (and Gets Cooked)

Now Jesus is older. The Holy Spirit leads him into the wilderness, and the devil shows up like, “If you’re the Son of God, turn this rock into bread.”

“It takes more than bread to really live.”

Then Satan offers him all the kingdoms of the world if Jesus worships him:

“Worship the Lord your God and only the Lord your God. Serve him with absolute singleheartedness.”

Then Satan tries one more time:

“Jump from this temple. Didn’t scripture say angels will catch you?”

And Jesus hits him with:

“Don’t you dare tempt the Lord your God.”

This is what happens when the flesh is starved and the spirit is full. Jesus knows who he is. No tricks, no games.

Chapter 4 Continued: Jesus the Exorcist

Jesus pulls up to a synagogue in Capernaum. A demon-possessed man screams:

“Stop! What business do you have here with us, Jesus Nazarene? I know what you’re up to… You’ve come to destroy us!”

Jesus calmly says:

“Quiet. Get out of him.”

And the demon leaves. Just dips. Everyone’s like “Who is this guy whose words make spirits flee?” Aura farming continues.

Chapter 5: He Heals, He Teaches, He Fish-Farms Miracles

Jesus visits Simon’s house, finds his mother-in-law sick with a fever, and tells the fever to leave. She’s instantly better and cooking dinner.

Then Simon’s fishing crew struggles to catch anything. Jesus tells him:

“Push out into deep water and let your nets out for a catch.”

Simon’s like, “We tried all night, but okay.” Next thing you know, the nets are overflowing and the boats are about to sink from the weight of the fish.

Simon falls to his knees:

“Leave me, I’m a sinner. I can’t handle this holiness.”

Jesus replies:

“There’s nothing to fear. From now on you’ll be fishing for men and women.”

Chapter 5 Continued: Leprosy and Paralysis Ain’t Stopping This Man

A leper begs Jesus, “If you want to, you can heal me.” And Jesus replies:

“I want to. Be clean.”

Skin smooth. Leprosy gone.

Later, a paralyzed man is lowered from a roof in front of Jesus. He tells him:

“Friend, I forgive your sins.”

Pharisees are fuming. “Only God can do that!” Jesus says:

“Which is simpler, to say ‘I forgive your sins’ or ‘Get up and walk’? Just so it’s clear I can do both…”

Then he tells the man:

“Get up, take your bedroll, and go home.”

The man gets up. Everyone is stunned.

Chapter 5–6: Why Is Jesus Hanging Out with Sinners?

Jesus meets Levy, a tax collector, and eats at his house. Pharisees say, “Why is he eating with sinners?” And Jesus replies:

“Who needs a doctor, the healthy or the sick? I’m here inviting outsiders, not insiders. An invitation to a changed life, inside and out.”

He explains why he’s not fasting like the Pharisees:

“When you’re celebrating a wedding, you don’t skimp on the cake and wine… No one throws cold water on a friendly bonfire. This is Kingdom Come.”

Chapter 6: Lord of the Sabbath

Jesus eats some grain on the Sabbath, and the Pharisees try to catch him slipping. He claps back:

“The Son of Man is no slave to the Sabbath. He’s in charge.”

He heals a man’s crippled hand on the Sabbath and asks:

“What suits the Sabbath best, doing good or doing evil? Helping people or leaving them helpless?”

He heals the man, and the Pharisees? They’re mad. Plotting. Scheming. They’re watching God work miracles in real time and still rejecting him.

Final Thoughts

Jesus doesn’t just preach, he embodies power, presence, and purpose. Whether he’s healing the sick, calling out demons, humbling the prideful, or feeding the people, his aura is unmistakable. And if he showed up today? A lot of folks would crucify him all over again just like the Pharisees did because truth isn’t always welcome in a world addicted to ego.

So yeah, Jesus can’t stop aura farming in Luke. Go read it. Let the glow-up be internal, not performative.

Love y’all. Stay blessed.