This is the crux of the issue: who exactly is this Jesus? The disciples answered, "John the Baptist, Elijah, one of the prophets." We are no more agreed on the answer today than the people were of his time.
Christians have proclaimed this Jesus to be : Christ, the King (Chi Rho), the Alpha and Omega (God's first and last), and, using the fish symbol Jesus, the Christ, God's son, Savior. [that is what these symbols for Jesus Christ mean.]
Every believer needs to answer that question for themselves. Who is this Jesus? What is Jesus' relationship to the Creator God? What benefit is there for me in the life, ministry and death of this Jesus? How is my life changed by this one called Jesus?
Yes, the Church can give you answers, as the symbols above attest. But, it seems to me, until you wrestle with this question yourself those answers have little traction in your life. And as Jesus will begin teaching his disciples, without the cross, those answers mean nothing at all.
Bless us in our seeking O Lord. May we see your presence each day. AMEN
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