Human Jesus Pastor Dave Jansen March 17, 2019 Series: 360 Jesus

For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost. --Luke 19:11 (NLT)

The humanity of Jesus is what makes salvation possible

--Philippians 2:7-8 (NIV) He made himself nothing, taking on the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross! --Philippians 2:7-8 (NIV)

“Man’s maker was made man that He, Ruler of the stars, might nurse at His mother’s breast; that the Bread might hunger, the Fountain thirst, the Light sleep, the Way be tired on its journey; that Truth might be accused of false witnesses, the Teacher be beaten with whips, the Foundation be suspended on wood; that Strength might grow weak; that the Healer might be wounded; that Life might die.” --Augustine--

salvation possible for us, it makes God accessible The humanity of Jesus doesn’t just make salvation possible for us, it makes God accessible

He was despised and rejected – a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. --Isaiah 53:3 (NLT)

and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. --Hebrews 4:15-16 (NLT)

Jesus wept. --John 11:35 (NIV)

So now we can approach the throne of grace with confidence

Human Jesus Pastor Dave Jansen March 17, 2019 Series: 360 Jesus