The Humanity of Christ
Hebrews 2:14-18 Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 16 For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. 17 Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.
Hebrews 4:14-16 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and favor with God and men.
Matthew 13:55-56 “Is this not the carpenters son?” “Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then did this man get all these things?”
Matthew 9:36 - But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were wearied and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.
Mark 1:40-41 - Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, you can make me clean.” Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”
Mark 8:12 – But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.”
Mark 3:5 – And when He had looked around at them with anger, being grieved by the hardness of their hearts, He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” And he stretched it out, and his hand was restored as whole as the other.
Sermon Discussion Questions:
Was Jesus 100% God and 100% man or 50% God and 50% man?
What are some of the evidences we see in scripture that exhibit His human nature?
What are some of the ways that Jesus was tempted here on earth?
Why is it so important to us that He underwent temptations on earth?
What does this all mean for us today?
