Jesus in every book of the Bible

Shocking facts about Jesus Christ you may not know!

The name Jesus means “God saves”

Jesus is the Greek translation of the Hebrew name Yeshua/Y'shua, Joshua, which means YAHWEH is salvation. as said by Gabriel in Matthew 1:21: to save people from sin.

Jesus was born of a virgin

Jesus’ conception was miraculous, as a fulfillment of Isiah's prophecy-

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Emmanuel” (Isaiah 7:14).

Jesus may have been born in spring or summer

Based on the biblical narrative of shepherds in the field during Jesus’ birth: shepherds with their flocks in the field during the winter is very unlikely.

Jesus grew up as a carpenter

Joseph was known as a carpenter (Matt. 13:55), and Jesus must have learned the trade because He’s identified by the crowd in his hometown as a carpenter, too: 

"Isn't this the Carpenter?" Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.” (Mark 6:3)

Jesus was likely very ordinary looking

We don’t have a lot of information about Jesus’ physical appearance, but Isaiah prophesies about it: Isaiah 53:2

We also know that when Judas betrayed Jesus, he had to kiss him (Mt. 26:48) to help the authorities identify him. It was evident that Jesus didn’t physically stand out among the other disciples. In fact, after he rose from the dead, Mary Magdalene mistakes Him for the gardener:

“At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. He asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?’

Thinking he was the Gardner she said, ‘Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him’” (John 20:14–15).

Jesus frequently showed emotion

The gospel writers give us a glimpse of a passionate Savior. Throughout the gospels, we see Jesus:

·        Flip over tables (Matthew. 21:12–13)

·        Cry (Luke. 19:41–44, John. 11:35)

·        Show compassion (Matthew. 9:36–38, 21:12; Mark. 1:41).

Jesus quotes Deuteronomy to the devil

Jesus had fasted for 40 days and was nearing starvation. When the devil lures Him to use his power to make stones into bread, Jesus responds with a quote from Deuteronomy 8:3: “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4)

Next, Satan tempts Jesus to prove His uniqueness by throwing Himself off the temple. The devil reminds Jesus that God won’t allow Him to fall. This time, Jesus pulls a quote from Deuteronomy 6:16: “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” (Matthew 4:7)

Finally, Satan offers Jesus the world and all its splendors if only Jesus will worship him. And Jesus answers him from Deuteronomy 6:13: Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” (Matthew 4:10)

Next, Satan tempts Jesus to prove His uniqueness by throwing Himself off the temple. The devil reminds Jesus that God won’t allow Him to fall. This time, Jesus pulls a quote from Deuteronomy 6:16: “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” (Matthew 4:7)

Jesus claimed to be God

Jesus called himself by the very name God used when he spoke to Moses from the burning bush (Ex. 3:14):

“Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am" (John 8:58)

Jesus was worshiped as God

 “Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God’” (Matthew 14:33)

“So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to Him, clasped His feet and worshiped Him.” (Matthew 28:8–9).

“Then He said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.’ Thomas said to Him, ”My Lord and My God”

Jesus raised three people from the dead

·        The son of the widow of Nain- Luke 7:11-17

·        Jairus’ daughter Luke 8:52-56

·        Lazrus John 11

Jesus was betrayed for 30 pieces of silver

Judas ultimately takes 30 pieces of silver for betraying Jesus. 

In Zechariah, thirty pieces of silver is used to describe a shepherd’s wages for the day (Zechariah 11:12–14), as well as the compensation for a slave who is killed (Exodus 21:32).

God spoke to Jesus audibly three times

·        At His Baptism Matthew 3:16–17

·        At the mount Transfiguration Matthew 17:5-6

·        Before the Crucifixion John 12:27–29

Jesus’ tomb was triple protected

• A large stone
•  A Guard - Pilate demanded a guard to be placed in front of the tomb. 
• A Roman Seal -A Roman seal was a sign that the contents belong to Rome, and it was also a warning. Anyone caught breaking such a seal would likely suffer crucifixion. It would have been nearly impossible for anyone to get to the body. That’s probably why in the Book of Acts, the Romans never suggested that the body was stolen.