Suffering Messiah
The apostle Paul writes,
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18.
Let’s face it the Christian message can sound like foolishness to those who don’t believe in Christ Jesus.
In his letter to the Romans Paul states,
"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:6-8.
In Jesus God demonstrated in human terms just how much He loved us. He loved us so much that he was willing to die in the most hideous way possible, by crucifixion.
All of this seems the opposite to what a true saviour, should be. In human terms a true saviour is someone who leads a mighty army.
During the time of Jesus I’m sure the Jewish people who were under the boot of Rome looked for a conquering Messiah.
Jesus on the other hand was a suffering Messiah one who came to cleanse the sins of all who would believe in Him.
Do you believe in Jesus?
Before you answer that question take time to read the New Testament and see what those who knew Jesus best thought about Him.
Please think about it.
