Date: July 25, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Luke 7:36-50 |

Series:

Today we’re going to try to answer the question, “Who Is Jesus to You?”

This question was asked of students at Lancaster Mennonite Highschool.  Found this article on thirdwaycafe.com.  I want to read two of the responses:

Benjamin: “Who is Jesus to me?  What a packed question.  In the Mennonite faith He’s the one that we attempt to model ourselves after, follow His teachings and those of His disciples.  In Islam he’s a holy prophet.  To the Jews he’s a false witness.  Over the years people have distorted what Christ has said in order to advance their own agenda, and in some ways it’s the same way with me.  Christ more than often has become more like a firefighter/Santa Claus.  He’s the one that I turn to when I can no longer rely on myself to pull through on a tough situation; He’s also the one that I turn to when I really want something.  I know that it shouldn’t be this way, however that is not enough for me to stop.”

Paul: “This is a question that I always manage to tear up about when I answer.  I don’t wanna use all the traditional adjectives to describe Him.  Jesus is the one man who can look at me with love when I am covered in the most dirt.  He is willing to take me by the hand even when I turn away from Him.  Jesus is someone I cannot describe because there is nothing I know that I can compare Him to.  He takes care of me when I am depressed, crushed, lonely, or broken.  When I stand before Him all my shadows are seen.  He is the one that never leaves my side.  He is more than a friend, more than a father, He is my Savior.  I can’t describe His infinitely beautiful and perfect love.”

  • Benjamin honestly confesses that Jesus is someone who serves his interest.
  • Paul focuses on what Jesus has done & turns this back into awe & worship.

We are going to see these two approaches to answering the question “Who Is Jesus to Me?” answered in our text: Luke 7:36-50.

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