Post #3

In the book of Matthew, I read about Jesus and the Pharisees. This, to me, is an amazing book of the Bible for those who question Jesus’ love. From reading this book I found that I can’t begin to fathom the love God has shown us and is still showing us. Jesus is 100%man and 100%God. At any given time Jesus could have easily just condemned all of these hypocritical people to an easy death. Instead, Jesus teaches lessons that are remarkable to the people of that day. Don’t get this the wrong way. Jesus wasn’t in the remarkable business for himself or for the people in that matter. He wanted to be the example by his demonstrations. Showing us his ways that we are suppose to follow. Jesus begins to give guidance by his actions. His actions and his knowledge of the Bible came out and so did his gracious love. Jesus died for us- filthy rags who don’t deserve a breath. The same people that put Jesus to shame are the same ones that Jesus died for. Nothing says love more than dying for people who put you to death. When we sin, God is still there. Matthew gives a parable of the Prodigal Son and how God and that boy’s father have similarities. God is willing if we are willing and how do we show this willingness for Christ? We apply the Bible’s principles to our own lives and find some one and show them love rather than giving them a label. We are so use to giving labels, we don’t even realize it. Jesus let a sinful lady wash his feet. Why? He wanted to give her hope that would change her life spiritually and mentally. She would tell others of the great works done to her and then she would apply the concepts given to her. Jesus is so amazing. The way he dealt with the sin of others and in the same, people who made fun of him. God’s love for his people is really and truly unconditional and is not fake. God loves us and always will, but the decision we make takes a toll on our eternal future with Christ.

By: Reynaldo Jones