There are so many amazing and interesting facts in the Bible. Check out this list of ten interesting facts about Jesus.
The Name Jesus
Jesus is the English transliteration of the Greek name Iesus. Joshua is the English transliteration of the Hebrew name Yeshuah. Both Jesus and Joshua mean Yahweh saves or Jehovah is salvation. The name Jesus appears in the Bible more than 900 times. [Transliteration means that the word is not translated from one language to another, but tries to represent the same letters/characters from one language to another. Pronunciation may or may not be preserved.]
The Word Christ
Christ is not actually a name, but a title. When the Bible talks about the Messiah in the Old Testament, it is referring to the same title as the New Testament calls Christ. Both Messiah and Christ mean anointed one. Jesus was anointed with the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:38) and was the promised redeemer. The first promise of a redeemer in the Bible was in Genesis 3:15. The word Christ appears in the Bible more than 500 times.
Jesus’ Titles For Himself
Jesus said He was the bread of life and the living bread (6:35, 48, 51). He was the light of the world (John 8:12). Jesus was the good shepherd (John 10:11, 14). Jesus outright claimed to be the Son of God (John 10:36). He also liked to call himself the Son of man (Matthew 20:28). He said He was the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6).
Foods Jesus Ate
Jesus ate bread (Matthew 26:26), which has been a common food throughout history. He ate clean meats such as lamb (Luke 22:15) and fish (Matthew 14:19). He may have eaten eggs because of His statement that eggs is a good gift (Luke 11:12, 13). The Old Testament says that Jesus would eat butter and honey (Isaiah 7:15). Luke 24:42 and43 says that Jesus ate broiled fish and honeycomb after His resurrection.
Jesus Was a Carpenter
Jesus was known to be a carpenter (Mark 6:3). This indicates that He not only grew up in the house of a carpenter (Matthew 13:55), but He worked in the trade at least long enough that people knew Him to be a carpenter too. There is a question of exactly what the word translated as carpenter really means. The Greek word is tekton, which is a generic word for anyone who makes things. This was applied to craftsmen of various objects. Early writings, tradition and culture indicate that Jesus probably worked with wood in some form. Therefore carpenter is a fine translation of this word.
Jesus’ Birthday
Jesus’ birthday is generally celebrated on December 25 each year. However, the Bible does not tell us exactly when His birthday was. Various scholars have put the Birth of Christ sometime in winter or early spring. We celebrate His birth at Christmas, but there is no record in the Bible of the early Christians celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Jesus and John the Baptist
John the Baptist was Jesus’ second cousin. Mary (the mother of Jesus) and Elisabeth (the mother of John) were cousins (Luke 1:36). John was about 6 months older than Jesus (Luke 1:36). In John chapter 1 when John the Baptist declares Jesus as the Lamb of God (v. 36) this is probably not the first time they met. They were likely together often as children and young men growing up.
Jesus’ Family
Jesus had several half-brothers and sisters ( Matthew 12:46-47; 13:55-56). At least some of his brothers were named James, Joses, Simon and Judas. His sisters are not named in the Bible. History says that James became the head of the church in Jerusalem.
Jesus Was Passionate
Some portrayals of Jesus in films and popular culture have Him walking around like a disconnected being who is hanging around to solve problems. However, the Bible shows some very passionate scenes from the life of Christ. He overthrew the tables of the money changers in the temple (Matthew 21:12, 13). He was moved to tears at the news of Lazarus’ death (John 11:35). The Bible says many times that Jesus was moved with compassion (Matthew 9:36-38; 21:12, Mark 1:41 and others).
Jesus and Simon
There was a man conscripted to help Jesus carry the cross up to Golgotha. This man’s name was Simon (Matthew 27:32). This man was from Cyrene which was also called Niger in Acts 13:1. This is not in the country known as Niger today. Rather he was from the country of Libya. Simon had two sons who were apparently known to the early church. Mark 15:21 says that Simon was the father of Alexander and Rufus as if the readers of the Gospel would know those two men.
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Fine work again David. I am always wanting to know more about my Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ and this was very helpful sir. Thank you.
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I read that Jesus was about 33 years and 1/2 at the age of his death (and resurrection) in late March or early April (around Nisan 14 on the Jewish calendar), so that would put his month of birth sometime in late September, early October. The shepherds were still in the fields, says the Bible. Can anyone concur?
Thank you PJ for your comment. I believe that is true. In the Battle Hymn of the Republic it states as a matter of fact, that Christ was “born in the beauty of the fall” if memory serves right. No one knows the precise date. The shepherds would not have been in the fields on Dec. 25th but we still celebrate the birth of Christ on that day because of the tradition of it. Even so, there is nothing wrong with celebrating His birth since no one knows the precise day.
Jack, I have to disagree with you that it is ok to celebrate Jesus’s B-Day on December 25th in support of tradition, because the tradition has its roots in paganism, in fact December 25th is birthday of ROman god Mithra( Mithraism), also it is a birthday of Ancient Egyptian god Horus whom Isis his mother conceived using Osiris’ penis.
Neither Apostles, nor early church celebrated Jesus’ Birthday simply because The Bible does not command us to do so. We are also to abstain from celebrating pagan riddled Easter( derived from Ishtar – Mesopotamian goddess). Easter at the very least be called Pasha. Rather we must partake in Lord’s Supper, a commemoration of Our Lord’s Death just like he has instituted on the 14th of Nissan of each year with braking bread, drinking wine and foot washing as He commanded Us to do in Remembrance of Him. He Never I instituted celebration of His Resurrection as He put tremendous emphasis on His impending Death.
The church today still celebrates the Lord’s supper and the Lord’s resurrection. Are you saying that we are not to celebrate His resurrection? Easter is a pagan name yes, but the original language of it is the Passover and the old English Bible’s put in Easter but this doesn’t mean that we are pagans by celebrating His resurrection. “This do in remembrance of Me” These words were spoken by Jesus in Luke 22:19, and repeated by Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:24-25. They have reference to the Lord’s supper. This Supper is without question one of the greatest memorials ever erected. Monuments built by man fade and decay, but this one—never. It has stood the test of time and change, and wherever faithful disciples assemble to eat and drink the communion of the body and blood of Christ, it brings fresh to their minds the pain, suffering, and death of a loving Saviour.
Also, as for Christmas. Yes, the Dec 25th was an old pagan holiday but we do not worship a pagan god but the birth of our Lord and honor Him on this day. Are you married? If you have a wedding ring, did you know that a wedding ring is also a pagan symbol? We don’t wear a wedding ring as a pagan tribute but of the unbroken circle of marriage till death do we part. If you drive a car, the wheel is an old pagan symbol too so are you saying we shouldn’t drive a car? We do not do any of these observances in honor of pagan gods but in honor and to glorify Jesus Christ our Lord for He is risen!
God bless u. Keep up d good work. Heaven is waiting to give you an hero’s welcome!
Fasan Tunde, Jack needs to start understanding Scripture, because he is retelling other people’s interpretations really. Removes my comments which could give you and other people a better understanding of the Scripture. Alas, He seeks Glory and Not Truth. Dishonest man he is indeed.
Irina, we remove any comments that are condemning, judgmental of others, and do not reflect the love of Christ. Your comments nor mine or my articles do not bring understanding. Only the Holy Spirit brings truth and points us to glorify Jesus Christ and Christ commands us to love one another. Any further attacks on persons or degrading comments about the person or persons on this site (which were those of yours that were removed) will result in banning a person from commenting again on this website. May God richly bless you Irian and thank you.
This is what Jesus said about keeping the Traditions of Men:
Mark 7:13
“Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Verse 8, “For laying aside the commandments of God, ye hold the tradition of men.” Verse 9, “Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.” Verse 13, “Making the Word of God of none effect through your tradition…” Col. 2:8 says, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”
Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees and who elevated their own traditions over the commandments of God. He was not talking about observing holidays of pagans but of creating their own rules and regulations that made God’s commands secondary. You have taken text out of context to make it a pretext. What church do you attend may I ask?
How far do you want to take keeping the law? According the law, the operation of a motor vehicle constitutes multiple violations of the prohibited activities on Shabbat. Though Jewish law is based on texts that existed long before the existence of the automobile, various writings prohibit during Shabbat the actions that take place as a result of driving. The Torah thus prohibits driving on the basis that a labor is being performed by the act of operating a motor vehicle so if you drive to church then you are violating the law and you are subject to being stoned to death. Legalism has ended with the work of Calvary.
In Colossians 2:14-17 Paul wrote that Christ’s work was
“Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a holyday, or of a new moon, or of the sabbath days: Which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is of Christ.”
PJ, that is exactly right, Jesus resurrected on the first month of the year, 14th of Nissan( Hebrew name for March-April ), it is a day of Jewish Passover, which they still celebrate as many don’t believe in the Jesus-Massiah.
Jesus became our Passover Lamb and Hw instituted the Memorial of His Death on that Day with specific instructions for us to follow. Braking bread as the symbol of his offered body, drinking wine as the symbol of His blood shed for our sins and later foot washing as a gesture of humility before one another and that the memorial shell be commemorated year after year, forever!
The Passover occurred on Wednsday and that is when Jesus was arrested, prosecuted, savagely bitten and crucified. It was not Friday as many people wrongly assumed. And Scripture supports Wednsday unquestionably!
He resurrected exactly in three days 72 hours to be exact.
PJ, Pardon Jesus was not resurrected on the 14th of Nissan, but slained. My apologies for the mistake.
Those who stick to the word of God will stick together! Anything against the word of God will not stand. Traditions are not the Word of God. I personally do not respect anything which is extra-biblical. There are 1,050 commands in the NT (Dake’s count). Why don’t we just start fulfilling them in our life-time instead of worrying about what is not in the Bible, I mean the NT? If the Bible did NOT fix the dates, who are we to do it? If the Bible does not give days, who are we to do it? Some people go as far as to fix the date for the end of the world or Christ’s 2nd coming.
Please let me know which verses discribe Jesus eating something
Thank you Gilson for your question.
Matthew 9:10 says, “While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and “sinners” came and ate with him and his disciples.”
Mark 14:”And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. 23 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. 24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. 25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”
Luke 24 (after His resurrection) 39 “Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” 40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence.”
I hope this is what you were looking for Gilson. Thank you for your question or comment.
God bless the writer for these interesting facts.
facts. Thank you brother Jack for these insights.
And I want to thank you Subashen for your comments. The author of this article, David is a sterling writer and I know that he appreciates hearing from you that you liked the article and I hope you will return again soon to the website.
Thank you Subashen for your comments. I know that David is a sterling writer and appreciates hearing from you that you liked the article and I hope you will return again soon to the website.
God bless the writer for these interesting facts.
facts. Thank you brother Jack for these insights
I love you jesus
Thank you so very much Akash for your edifying comment. It encourages me and I am sure it does David, the wonderful writer of this article. I hope you can visit us again to leave such wonderful words of grace. God bless you and yes, I love Jesus too!
HELLO JACK SIR,I LEARNED MORE THINGS ABOUT BIBLE BY THE GRACE OF U.THANK U AND GOD WILL BLESS U 4 SURE. PRAISE THE LORD.RAY 4 ME.
Rose, and I thank you as well and pray God richly blesses you.
jack u r my teacher.i learned much about ur articles.love u jesus.
Thanx jack 4 ur reply.i dnt know how to pray sir.i think my words r not reaching to jesus.problems r increasing daily.plz help me.IAM DIEING HERE SIR.HELP ME
Rose, am going to keep on praying for you for God to provide His provisions for you and soon. I know that our prayers are heard because we pray in Jesus’ name but problems still make us see the need to keep on praying. Don’t give up Rose.
Dear Rose. If you feel like you need to talk to someone about Your life difficulties, please don’t hesitate to share your problems with me. I can listen as I, myself, went through a lot in my life. One of those difficulties was inability to pray and not knowing how exactly to pray and reach God. And I mean it. I want to help. My e-mail address is irina.loiseau@gmail.com If you decide to write me, I will provide you with my phone number and I would like to talk to you on the phone. Please consider a friend in me. God is with you, my sister.
THANX JACK AND IRINA,U PEOPLE R TRYING TO HELP ME,IAM HAPPY,IRINA I WANT UR PHONE NUMBER.MAY B I NEED A FRIEND LIKE U TO HEAR MY CRY.
Rose, what is your e-mail? Drop me your phone number on gmail address provided in the earlier comment or if you would like to give me your e-mail address, I will drop my number there for you to call me
hai irina,i said a msg 4 ur email bt u didnt reply me.my email address is rosedaneil07@gmail.com