Highlighting Jesus as 100% man and 100% God
- Explore the humanity of Jesus: Discuss Jesus' birth, upbringing, and experiences as a human being (Luke 2:1-20). Highlight Jesus' emotions, such as his compassion, sorrow, and anger (Matthew 9:36, John 11:35, Mark 3:5). Emphasize Jesus' physical limitations and needs, like hunger, thirst, and fatigue (Matthew 4:2, John 4:6, Mark 4:38).
- Emphasize the divinity of Jesus: Discuss Jesus' miracles and supernatural acts as evidence of his divine nature (John 2:1-11, Matthew 14:22-33). Highlight Jesus' authority over nature, sickness, and even death (Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:43-48, John 11:1-44). Explore Jesus' claims of being one with the Father and his divine attributes (John 10:30, John 14:9).
- Address the mystery of the hypostatic union: Explain the concept of Jesus being fully God and fully man simultaneously. Use passages like Colossians 2:9 and Hebrews 1:3 to support the idea of Jesus embodying the fullness of God. Discuss how this union allows Jesus to be the perfect mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5).
- Connect the topic to the audience: Encourage your listeners to reflect on their own humanity and how they can relate to Jesus as both human and divine. Highlight the significance of Jesus' divinity in providing salvation and eternal life for all who believe in him (John 3:16). Offer practical suggestions on how to live in light of Jesus' divinely human nature, such as imitating his love, compassion, and obedience (Ephesians 5:1-2, Philippians 2:5-8).