Tag: What the Bible says about who Jesus was

Isaiah 53:12 (NKJV) 12 Therefore I will divide Him a portion with the great, And He shall divide the spoil with the strong, Because He poured out His soul unto death, And He was numbered with the transgressors, And He bore the sin of many, And made intercession for the transgressors.

The 53rd chapter of Isaiah is an incredible group of prophecies regarding Jesus (the coming Messiah) that are greatly detailed.

They are so detailed, in fact, that there is no way any man could have predicted these things based on human knowledge, understanding, or by guessing.

The events recorded in the New Testament proved every one of these prophecies to be 100% accurate.

This particular group of verses speaks of the fact that Jesus was looked down upon by the very people He would ultimately die for.

One part mentions that “He was numbered with the transgressors”.

Another translation (NLT) says “He was counted among the rebels” (those who rebelled against the Law).

Despite the hatred that was demonstrated and carried out against Him, He willingly laid down His life, with no resistance whatsoever.

He forsook His own human will to do the will of the Father, even to the point of death on a cross, which was considered by the Jews to be a curse.

Galatians 3:13 (NKJV) 13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”),

It is virtually impossible for us to ever completely comprehend what He went through for us. The struggle with His own human desires to live were clearly weighing on Him as the time for His crucifixion drew near.

The pain and torment He experienced as they whipped, beat and hung Him on the cross were all endured solely to pay the price for the sins that you and I committed. It was not for anything He had done; He was perfect and spotless.

Yet He did it voluntarily, putting the will of the Father before His own will.

This is Jesus; the One who laid down His life for humanity, offering us redemption and life eternal. Whether we accept His offer is up to us.

Will you accept it?

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

John 2:11 (NKJV) 11 This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.

What took place? Jesus’ very first miracle.

He and His disciples were at a wedding. Jesus’ mom told Him that they were out of wine (John 2:3-4). Jesus replied, “what does this concern of yours have to do with Me, My hour has not yet come”.

But His mother told the servants, “whatever He tells you to do, do it”.

So, Jesus told them to take the water pots and fill them with water. And so, they did. There were 6 of them that held 20 – 30 gallons each.

And when they filled them to the brim, they drew some out and took it to the master of the feast. The master said to the bridegroom, “everyone else brings out the good wine first, but you have saved the best for last”.

This was Jesus’ first miracle, in Cana of Galilee. He manifested His glory before them, and the disciples believed!

How awesome it must have been to experience such a thing.

It can be very hard to wrap our heads around Jesus and try to comprehend Who He really is.

It’s hard to understand the love and the mission He had, to serve us and save us from ourselves. To help us see and believe in our hearts that He is Who He says He is; the Messiah, and Lord Jesus Christ!

Acts 16:31 (NKJV) 31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

May the eyes of our hearts be open and see the glory of God, through the things Jesus has done for us, that we would believe in Him!

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780