JESUS LIFE began long before his human birth. His origin was from early times, from the days of time indefinite, says Micah 5:2. Jesus himself said: I am from the realms above that is, from heaven. (John 8:23) He had been in heaven as a mighty spirit person. God became a Creator. Who was his firstcreation? The last book of the Bible identifies Jesus as the beginning of the creation by God. (Revelation 3:14) Jesus is the firstborn of all creation. That is so because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible. (Colossians 1:15, 16) Yes, Jesus was the only one directly created by God himself. Therefore, he is called Gods only-begotten Son. (John 3:16) The firstborn Son also bears the title the Word. (John 1:14) Why? Because before being born as a human, he served in heaven as one who spoke for God. That close association with Jehovah for untold ages deeply affected Gods Son. This obedient Son came to be just like his Father, Jehovah. In fact, Colossians 1:15 calls Jesus the image of the invisible God. This is one reason why knowledge about Jesus is vital in satisfying our spiritual need and our natural desire to know God. Everything Jesus did while on earth is exactly what Jehovah expected him to do. Hence, getting to know Jesus also means increasing our knowledge of Jehovah. (John 8:28; 14:8-10)
ability.Matthew 4:17; Luke 19:37, 38. Jesus was also a man of tender warmth and deep feelings. His tenderness was especially evident in the way he viewed and treated others. Because Jesus was approachable and kind, people were attracted to him. Even children felt at ease in his presence. (Mark 10:13-16) He helped the poor and oppressed to find refreshment for their souls. (Matthew 11:28-30) His manner of teaching was clear, simple, and practical. And what he taught reflected his heartfelt desire to acquaint his listeners with the true God, Jehovah.John 17:6-8. Jesus even willingly gave his perfect human life so that imperfect mankind would have a hope for the future. What profound love Jesus had for people!
THE WATCHTOWER, 9/15 2005 See also: The RansomGods Greatest Gift, available for download at www.jw.org Photo Credit: Tetra Images Royalty-Free -
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