Reflection

Reflection   Jesus Christ plays a big role in our history today. Without him many of the events that occurred may not of happened. Jesus was born of a virgin named Mary, and a carpenter named Joseph. Jesus started teaching the gospel when he was around the age of 30. His first act was the baptism of John. This marked the beginning of Jesus’ ministry (“The Life of Jesus” 1). During the core of his teachings Jesus spent one to three years working miracles and teaching the gospel to his disciples. Some of his recorded miracles involve turning water to wine, walking on water, cursing a fig tree, healing the sick, multiplying a small meal for a big crowd, casting out demons, and even raising a man from the dead (“The Life of Jesus” 1). Most of Jesus’ teachings involved talking about the “Kingdom of God”. He taught the people about kindness and love. His teachings went against the rule of law of the Jewish. Jesus’ teachings became a big thing in society, and created tension among the Roman leaders. There was fear that Jesus was using his power with the people to make him become ruler. Near his execution he clearly stated to all his disciples that the end was near. When he was captured Jesus took brutal beatings, and a crown of thorns was placed upon his head. He was placed on a cross. Jesus suffered on the cross for six hours before finally crying out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" and breathing his last. The Gospels of Matthew and Mark report extraordinary events upon Jesus' death - the entire land went dark, there was a great earthquake, the temple curtain was torn in half, and some recent dead came back to life (“The Life of Jesus” 1). There was nothing found in his tomb, he had risen from the dead. The historically evidence shows that he showed himself to his disciples after rising from the dead. The reason why I think Jesus Christ is the most influential person on my list is because he has had lasting effect on each every one of our lives. He made a lasting impact on the world, even though he died over 2000 years ago. His teachings of love and forgiveness are still used today every Sunday and Wednesday. He taught the world to believe in one God, and brought hope to many people in despair or in need of love. He made many miraculous things happen, such as turning water into wine, curing the sick, and rising from the dead. He has had a huge impact on humanity teaching the world that our sins can be forgiven. In times of war or economic disparity the teachings of Jesus has brought some sort of healing or hope for people. The religion of Christianity is a wide spread religion now that teaches the gospel of Jesus and his disciples, and it has an impact on many people. The calendars today are some what based on the birth and death of Jesus Christ. He has brought a sense of tranquility to people who are near death giving them a choice of internal life, and living in a paradise forever. Many of his teachings are recorded in the Bible, which is the most commonly read book today. An anonymous author once said "All the armies that ever marched, and all the navies that ever were built, and all the parliaments that ever sat, all the kings that ever reigned, put together have not affected the life of man upon this earth as powerfully." What this quote means is that Jesus is an iconic man who can’t even be compared to all the kings and army that every walked this earth. Jesus left a lasting imprint on the world that will be remembered forever. If Jesus Christ never came to earth the world would be a different place. Our calendars would look completely, and our years would be different as well. The sense of calmness before dying, because of knowing of internal life wouldn’t be there. People in the world wouldn’t set good morals for themselves leading to more killings, and reckless behavior. Christianity as would not be recognized and God gospels and teachings would not be known around the world. People wouldn’t have the sense of hope when it came to war or other bad things in the world. The encouragement to do good things and the promising of an internal life wouldn’t be there. The empowerment of scripture wouldn’t be there to encourage people. Who knows if Jesus Christ never came, the religion Islam maybe wouldn’t have started? Overall the world as a whole would be a completely different place, and the lives we live now would be completely different. Jesus was a man of courage who died selfishly on the cross for our sins. He brought scriptures and gospels that came straight from God himself. He taught us about love, compassion, and the forgiveness of sins. He gave us the chance to live internal lives, without the worry of sins. Jesus is an iconic figure, and will be forever an iconic religion; he created the religion Christianity, and touched many lives.