Sometimes it's our tendency to view Jesus through rose-covered glasses, romanticizing his

life as idyllic and peaceful.

And yet, Chuck's Wendall contends that our appreciation and respect for Christ grows

deeper when we begin to understand the enormity of his sufferings.

Today, on Insight for Living, Chuck will offer a balanced view of Christ through the eyes

of the New Testament writers.

From their perspective, we begin to see how Jesus' ministry on earth was grossly misunderstood

and ultimately led to his death.

Chuck titled today's message, When the God-Man Walked Among Us.

Who is this Jesus?

Who is Jesus Christ?

You may be surprised to know that that question has continued to be asked even since the very

first century when he walked among us.

The identity of Jesus Christ has continued to be a controversial question.

The answers have varied from a demon to God.

It's so important that we know who he is.

Otherwise, we do not know how to interpret what he has done.

And since we are unable to interpret what he has done, we will never be able to give

ourselves to him for you cannot believe in a stranger and you will not give yourself

to one who lacks integrity.

Let me show you, for example, that even in the days of our Lord there were questions.

We are going to travel through Matthew's gospel mainly and just find out beginning at

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