First things first
“The ‘historical’ Jesus then, however dangerous He may seem to be to us at some particular point, is always to be encouraged” – The Screwtape Letters
In discussions about Jesus people often miss the whole point. Some only debate the historical Jesus. Others, obsessed with race to the point of crassness, only focus on His colour. Whilst all of these discussions have their place, the most important advice about Jesus was given by His earthly mother: “Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it” (John 2:5). And what did he “saith unto” us? “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!” (Matthew 4:17). That is what must be obeyed, that is what is most important to Jesus. He has nothing more to say to us, as far as I can tell, unless we first repent. When you get to know Him for who He really is, all of the other things like His historicity and race, become secondary. They fade away, like a distant memory. No more infantile discourses, for you’ve met the real man. Do you know the man of whom I speak? If not, you need to take care of first things first. You can do so right now, if you wish.
In discussions about Jesus people often miss the whole point. Some only debate the historical Jesus. Others, obsessed with race to the point of crassness, only focus on His colour. Whilst all of these discussions have their place, the most important advice about Jesus was given by His earthly mother: “Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it” (John 2:5). And what did he “saith unto” us? “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!” (Matthew 4:17). That is what must be obeyed, that is what is most important to Jesus. He has nothing more to say to us, as far as I can tell, unless we first repent. When you get to know Him for who He really is, all of the other things like His historicity and race, become secondary. They fade away, like a distant memory. No more infantile discourses, for you’ve met the real man. Do you know the man of whom I speak? If not, you need to take care of first things first. You can do so right now, if you wish.
