How Human Was Jesus? [Luke 2:21-52]

[goshjoshsays]

Ready for some scattered thoughts that will somehow (by the power of God’s Spirit) come together? Let’s reflect together!  Last Sunday, we explored Jesus' first encounter with the temple of God in Jerusalem as a human being; listen to “Family Traditions” (Oct 10, 2010) at: http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org/sermons1009.htm. It’ll provide some

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How human was Jesus

[anonymous]

I listened to the sermon twice before reading the reflection. I liked the analogy of bacteria jumping into penicillin in the sermon. very vivid imagery. I still do not think young Jesus ever had a sore throat or that he hurled or coughed or needed his nose wiped. I think His perfect physical body would not do that. Although, I think He experienced some of those symptoms during His extreme torture before and on the cross - coughing up stuff, sick and hurling after beatings, dry, dehydrated throat so I think He can identify with those physical issues, I just don't think He experienced them as a child. We don't really know and my misguided understanding is not worth arguing about and it won't keep anyone out of heaven. Relating to Jesus's wisdom as a child, I have met a few 10 and 12 year old people who were Spirit fed and led who had much wisdom. In my own life, I thank u for the reminder that I need to pray and fast not pray and feed when I have problems, unless that is feed on the Word, which happens more the older I get - pray and