Why I’m Glad Jesus was Born
It’s the seasons of lists, so I thought I’d put together a short list of why I’m glad Jesus was born. (1) Jesus was a great teacher. Even if you don’t believe that Jesus was the Son of God, it’s hard to deny the beauty and wisdom of his teaching. Not only that, Jesus used so many different methods to communicate. His Sermon on the Mount are some the most powerful words ever spoken. His parables are some of the most well-loved stories. His ability to turn a chance encounter into a spiritual conversation is remarkable. Jesus knew how to communicate to a wide range of people long before educational theory was even thought about. Not only did he communicate well, but his message is life transforming. Imagine if everyone lived by his teachings. What kind of wonderful world would that be? I’m glad Jesus was born because he teaches me so much. (2) Jesus made people think . If you think Jesus was the kind of teacher who...