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#* This verse shows that Jesus became a human being and lived on earth. He was fully God but also became fully human. [[ Appendix 20.2: Connection to Christ’s Mission and Role ]] | #* This verse shows that Jesus became a human being and lived on earth. He was fully God but also became fully human. [[ Appendix 20.2: Connection to Christ’s Mission and Role ]] | ||
# '''Philippians 2:6-7''' "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness." | # '''Philippians 2:6-7''' "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness." | ||
#* This verse teaches that even though Jesus was fully God, He chose to become a human and serve others. | #* This verse teaches that even though Jesus was fully God, He chose to become a human and serve others. | ||
# '''Colossians 2:9''' "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form." | # '''Colossians 2:9''' "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form." | ||
#* This means that Jesus is completely God, and God's full power and presence are found in Jesus' human body. | #* This means that Jesus is completely God, and God's full power and presence are found in Jesus' human body. [[ Appendix 20.3: Theological Implications ]] | ||
# '''Hebrews 2:14''' "Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil." | # '''Hebrews 2:14''' "Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil." | ||
#* Jesus took on human nature to experience life as we do and defeat the devil, showing both His humanity and divinity. | #* Jesus took on human nature to experience life as we do and defeat the devil, showing both His humanity and divinity. [[ Appendix 20.4: Practical Application ]] | ||
# '''John 10:30''' "I and the Father are one." | # '''John 10:30''' "I and the Father are one." | ||
#* Here, Jesus says that He and God the Father are one. This shows His divine nature while He was living as a human on earth. | #* Here, Jesus says that He and God the Father are one. This shows His divine nature while He was living as a human on earth. | ||
# '''Romans 1:3-4''' "Regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord." | # '''Romans 1:3-4''' "Regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord." | ||
#* This verse talks about Jesus' human family line, being a descendant of David, but also says He is the powerful Son of God through His resurrection. | #* This verse talks about Jesus' human family line, being a descendant of David, but also says He is the powerful Son of God through His resurrection. [[Appendix 20.5: Historical/Theological Context]] | ||
[[ Appendix 20.6: Scriptural Reflection ]] | |||
=== Conclusion === | === Conclusion === | ||
The ''כ'' (Kaf) reminds us that Jesus, the Son of God, is both fully divine and fully human. This truth is essential to understanding who Jesus is and how He lived on earth. The Bible verses above help us see that Jesus is fully God and fully man, and this is a key part of His identity. | The ''כ'' (Kaf) reminds us that Jesus, the Son of God, is both fully divine and fully human. This truth is essential to understanding who Jesus is and how He lived on earth. The Bible verses above help us see that Jesus is fully God and fully man, and this is a key part of His identity. | ||
