Who Do You Say Jesus Is
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CLC - Who Do You Say Jesus Is
Meghan Young
College of Theology, Grand Canyon University CWV-101
Amanda Jenkins
March 4, 2024
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Part 1: Teaching of Jesus
In Matthew 5:21-24, Jesus’ point in the teaching was to provide teaching in ethical standards and moral guidance. He addresses the battles that individuals face with anger and reconciliation. Jesus makes it clear that acting out of violence is not morally acceptable and that God cannot forgive those who have an impure heart and do not choose to make situations right (Keener. 2014). A direct quote from the Bible shows this, “You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be liable to judgment … first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer
your gift” (Matthew 5:21-24, ESV). God stresses that reconciliation is important to Him and informs His followers that if you do not choose to make something right with the person you mistreated, He offers no forgiveness. Someone from an atheist or pantheist point of view might view this passage as all actions have consequences. Murder is in no way ethical and does serve great consequences and ruins relationships if any problems are not mended. This teaching reveals
that Jesus has a loving heart and wants everyone to follow the rules of moral guidance. He teaches lessons by creating a moral path in which guides humans through life. He doesn’t want to have to see anyone struggle and although the struggle between man and anger is at large, it can be mended through the help of God and reconciliation. He ultimately reveals his true connection with God by teaching His word which too can help people strengthen their connections with God as well. Part 2: Claim that Jesus Made About His Nature
In Luke 7:18-23, Jesus reveals his true nature to two of John’s disciples. John sent out his
disciples to ask Jesus if he is truly the Messiah or if they should expect someone else. In response, Jesus revealed himself to them through healing the people. “These healings are signs of
the messianic era. Some teachers compared the blind, lame and lepers to the dead because they
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had no hope of recovery” (Keener. 2014). Jesus healed many people of their diseases, gave blind people their sight back, and even deaf people their hearing back. He provided clear evidence that He is indeed the Messiah to John’s disciples, no other than the Messiah would be able to heal those the way that Jesus did in that moment. “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard; the
blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised
up, the poor have good news preached to them. And blessed is the one who is not offended by me” (Luke 7:22-23, ESV). He expressed His nature of the ministry is not entirely what is to be expected of the Messiah as his ministry is built on compassion for others. His purpose is to heal people and spread His good word spiritually through anyone who believes in Him. He offers blessings to all who are not offended by him and can accept Him for who He is and trust the nature of His mission. The significance of this claim was to show how Jesus influences his followers by revealing His powers to them. He shows how He is a servant to His people and that He is always willing to provide sacrifices for them. By doing this, He creates a stronger connection with His followers and proves to them that He can be trustworthy and someone they can rely on. Part 3:
Personal Answer to Question From Jesus
I personally do not believe in the story of Jesus. I have never considered myself religious,
therefore have never followed religious beliefs. I have tried to be Christian before, I even went to
church but decided that Christian beliefs do not match my own. I don’t understand the story of Jesus and I think it’s all folktales. I am not against Christianity in any way, if that’s your lifestyle
of choice, I just don’t see it as a part of mine. I respect Christian beliefs and do find myself agreeing with some of the same values, however, I don’t believe in the existence of Jesus himself. From what I’ve learned, how the Bible says our world and Jesus was created, none of it
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makes sense to me. I’m a very literal person and need explanations for everything and since the Bible can’t provide any actual evidence it is just a theory to me. This exercise allowed me to learn more about Christianity and see who they believe Jesus is. I can understand that believing in that kind of higher power can provide comfort in one’s mind knowing that someone is always looking out for them. I understand that Jesus comes off as a loving being who only wants health and prosperity for his people. It is truly a beautiful and comforting feeling. However, this has not
changed my beliefs about Jesus and Christianity, it only developed my understanding.
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References
Keener, C. (2014). The IVP Bible background commentary: New Testament. ProQuest Ebook
Central. https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/lib/gcu/reader.action?
docID=3316816 (Excerpt from Matthew) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Bible Gateway.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+5%3A21-24&version=ESV (Excerpt from Luke) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Bible Gateway.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+7%3A18-23&version=ESV