The Incredible Jesus
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The Incredible Jesus
by Ed Short
Books, magazines, TV and radio programs, movies, and
other forms of media all enable us to know people and
to empathize with them. Through a novel or a
biography, we can become very close to someone we've
never met or someone who doesn't even exist. Untold
millions of Chinese practically consider Bao Yu of
"Dream of the Red Chamber" a blood relative.
Through the four gospel accounts of the New Testament
(Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), readers meet a man
named Jesus. These four writers tell us that Jesus
made incredible claims, did incredible things, and
spoke incredible words.
Jesus made incredible claims. Think about it! Jesus
claimed to be the Savior of the world, King of kings,
and Creator of all things! Jesus said, "I am the way
and the truth and the life." He called himself the
Bread of life, the Lamb of God, and the Son of God!
If we were to meet on the street today someone who
makes claims like these, what would we think? Most of
us would question his sanity. But Jesus dared to say
these things!
Jesus did incredible deeds, including miracles: The
blind received sight, the lame walked, and the dead
were raised back to life. Jesus fed the hungry,
encouraged the depressed, and gave new life to sinners
who repented. He knew what was in people; he
understood them. Jesus was with people; he contacted
them and touched them.
I once was at a children's home when a group of well-
dressed women came to visit and make a donation to the
home. It was obvious, however, that the women did not
want to contact the children. I guess the women
thought the children were dirty, as they avoided even
touching them.
Jesus, on the other hand, didn't fear dirt, wasn't
afraid of poverty, didn't fear the unfamiliar; he only
cared about people. Most wonderful of all, however, is
that Jesus gave himself for mankind, was crucified,
and was raised back to life on the third day. Through
Jesus' death, our sins can be forgiven and we can
receive a new life. Yes, Jesus did incredible deeds!
Jesus spoke incredible words. Please listen to some
things Jesus said: "Happy are those who know they are
spiritually poor; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to
them ... You are like salt for all mankind ... You are
like light for the whole world ... Love your enemies,
and pray for those who persecute you ... If you
forgive others the wrongs they have done you, your
Father in heaven will also forgive you. But if you do
not forgive the wrongs of others, then your Father in
heaven will not forgive the wrongs you have done"
(Matthew 5:3,10,13,14,44; 6:14,15, TEV).
Those who first listened to Jesus speak these words
really appreciated his messages; today you and I can
also admire the words of Jesus, as they will greatly
encourage and benefit us.
Jesus made incredible claims, did incredible deeds,
spoke incredible words.
May I ask what is your reaction to this man, Jesus?
Do you believe His claims Savior of the world, King
of kings, Creator of all, Bread of life, Son of God?
Do you want him to do some incredible things in your
life, such as forgive your sins and change your way of
living? Do you believe his incredible words, and will
you allow them to influence your life?
I encourage you to read the Bible more and get better
acquainted with this man Jesus.
Thanks to The Voice of Truth International, vol. 41,
pp. 14-15.
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