Good Morning Friends,
“Once when Jesus was praying in private and his
disciples were with him, he asked them, ‘Who do the crowds say I am?’ They
replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that
one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life.’ ‘But what about you?’
he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Peter answered, ‘The Christ of God.’” (Luke
9:18-20)
Do you have friends, co-workers, neighbors and
relatives who have different views about who Jesus is?
Those who embrace Islam believe that Jesus is
one in a long line of prophets. Jesus is not the greatest prophet and He is not
the last prophet. The last and greatest prophet, according to Islam, is Mohammed,
but still Jesus is seen as a prophet.
Those who embrace Mormonism believe that Jesus
is a son of God. They do not believe that Jesus is the only Son of God, just
one of the sons of God.
Many in our world believe that Jesus is a great
teacher. Some would even call Him the greatest teacher who has ever lived. They
are impressed with His moral and ethical teachings.
There are other less positive opinions about
Jesus, too. Some call Him an imposter. Some say He is a myth, at least in the
way Christians believe in Him.
There are all sorts of opinions about Jesus.
But the opinions of the people around you are not
the most important opinion. The most important opinion is the true one: that
Jesus is the Christ of God.
Which belief do you embrace? How does your life
show what you believe about Jesus?
His, by Grace, Steve
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