How can acknowledging Jesus' humanity deepen our relationship with Him daily? Jesus Shared Our Humanity (Romans 1:3) “ …regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh.” • “According to the flesh” means the eternal Son truly became human—born into David’s line, with real ancestry, real biology, real blood. • This was not an appearance or temporary costume; John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and tabernacled among us.” Relating to a Savior Who Walked in Our Shoes • Hebrews 2:14-17—He shared our “blood and flesh,” that He might “become a merciful and faithful High Priest.” • Hebrews 4:15—We have One “who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet was without sin.” • Philippians 2:7-8—He “emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant… He humbled Himself, becoming obedient to death.” Because He lived the full human experience, His help is never theoretical. He knows the texture of everyday life. Daily Implications of His Humanity Confidence in Prayer • We approach One who understands fatigue (John 4:6), hunger (Matthew 4:2), grief (John 11:35). • Hebrews 4:16 urges us to “approach the throne of grace with confidence” because He has felt what we feel. Example in Obedience • Luke 22:42—He prayed, “Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” • Each day we can echo that willingness, knowing He modeled submission under pressure. Compassion in Suffering • Isaiah 53:3 calls Him “a Man of sorrows.” • When pain or loneliness hits, we remember He has already stood there. His empathy steadies us. Victory over Temptation • Matthew 4:1-11 shows Him confronting Satan with Scripture. • 1 Corinthians 10:13 promises a way of escape; His own victory assures us that resisting is possible. Bridge to One Another • 1 Timothy 2:5—“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” • His humanity brings us together; the church is a fellowship of people bound to a truly human Savior. Hope for Resurrection • Because He died a real death, He rose with a real, glorified body (Luke 24:39). • Our daily hope: “We know that when He appears, we will be like Him” (1 John 3:2). Practical Ways to Keep His Humanity Before You • Read a Gospel scene each morning, picturing the sights and sounds Jesus experienced. • Memorize verses that highlight His human moments (e.g., John 11:35; Mark 4:38). • When facing a struggle, pause and recall a parallel moment in His life; speak it aloud. • Celebrate the Lord’s Supper with fresh awareness that the bread represents an actual body broken for you. • Serve others in simple, tangible ways—He washed feet; imitate that physical, hands-on love. Closing Thoughts Acknowledging that the eternal Son “was a descendant of David according to the flesh” anchors faith in the real world. Each time we remember His humanity, barriers fall: prayers feel natural, obedience gains context, suffering finds companionship, and hope rings true. Knowing He is fully God and fully man invites daily, wholehearted trust. |
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