It seems everybody knows the word “Jesus”. The Bible tells His story. He is called Issa in the
Koran. In some countries Jesus is a popular name for boys Most people probably have said
“Jesus” or thought about Him at one time or another. WHY?
Every Sunday around the world, people praise and worship Him. For 2,000 years, many have
served Him. Today Christians are brutally assaulted and murdered because they believe in
Him. He is in the hearts and minds of educated and uneducated around the world. WHY?
The name of “Jesus” is used in swearing. (Why not ‘Rumpelstilskin?’) Politicians avoid any
reference to Him. Often in a university classroom His followers are mocked. He is dissed and
resented and hated by folks who never met Him nor read the historic documents about His life.
WHY?
He lived on this earth. We know Jesus was born in Bethlehem. He loved children and the
poor; He affirmed all women and men. Hundreds of blind, mute, crippled, lepers, epileptics and
demon-possessed were healed by Him. WHY?
He suffered extreme abuse. In Jerusalem, religious leaders arrested Him, then spit in His
face, struck Him with their fists and taunted Him. The governor had Him flogged with a metal-
laced whip. The soldiers beat a crown of thorns onto His head, spit on Him and, with a staff,
struck Him on the head again and again. Can you imagine what He looked like when they
finally nailed Him to a cross? He died in great agony. WHY?
Love for people moved Him to act. He still loves each person! He paid the price for every sin
ever committed by any and all peoples of the world. For our sins too! How else could sin and
guilt be dealt with?
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him
shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn
the world, but to save the world through Him.” (Gospel of John)
All can benefit from His death—it’s a choice. Would it not be good thing to tell Him you love Him
and ask Him to forgive your sins?
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