With your words still ringing in your ears...have you actually met any of these people? Do you really know them? If not how is that you believe that you know them that you have a handle on who they are? My guess is that you've made a judgment call based on what they've done.
The same applies to Jesus. Everyone seems to have an opinion of who he is. We've never physically met the man but everyone believes they know who he is...largely based on what he has done.
So who do you think Jesus is?
Well let's answer that question according to those who were there, who knew him personally.
Jesus' cousin John declared...
"After me will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." Mark 1:7, 8
God declares...
"And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." Mark 1:11
Even the demons have a view of who Jesus is...
"Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, "What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are-the Holy One of God!" Mark 1:23, 24
So the Baptist, God and the demons declare that Jesus is God's Spirit Giver, the Son the Holy One of God.
Surprisingly, not one of these said that Jesus was just a prophet. God didn't say that Jesus was spiritually in tune and he could help you to be spiritually in tune. And the demons didn't say that Jesus was just a good guy either.
So how did your answer to the question "Who do you think Jesus is?" match up with theirs? If it was askew then Jesus has some good news for you. He says...
"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" Mark 1:15
Today's the day to stop thinking Jesus is some new age guru or a mere prophet. He's God's Son Saviour and Spirit Giver. Believe and follow the real Jesus and he'll welcome you into his kingdom.
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