Van City Church Audio What Was Jesus Like?
Feb 16, 2020
What was Jesus really like? The discussion delves into His multifaceted identity—gentle Lord, humble king, and powerful prophet. Listeners explore significant events, such as His healing of blind men and His dramatic entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, symbolizing peace. The podcast also tackles Jesus’ confrontation with temple corruption and highlights the profound implications of His actions. Ultimately, it prompts us to embrace a true understanding of Jesus, merging mercy, humility, and prophetic truth in our modern lives.
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Jesus' Multi-Faceted Identity
- Josh Porter observes that Jesus' personality is multi-faceted: merciful, humble, and prophetic all at once.
- Matthew arranges encounters that reveal Jesus as gentle Lord, humble king, and mighty prophet.
The Marginalized Recognize Jesus
- The blind men call Jesus 'Lord, Son of David' and demonstrate faith that sees who he is despite crowd rebukes.
- Matthew consistently depicts marginalized people as the ones who recognize and follow Jesus first.
Donkey Entry Signals Humble Kingship
- Jesus deliberately fulfills Zechariah by entering Jerusalem on a donkey to signal humble, nonviolent kingship.
- The gesture subverts expectations of a conquering Messiah and invites access for the poorest subjects.
