What Did Jesus Really Look Like? - "YOU, THOUGH, ARE NOT TO BE THAT WAY"

Religious leaders of Jesus' day contrived ways to draw attention to themselves and underscore their authority.  (Numbers 15:38-40; Matthew 23:5-7) Unlike them, Jesus instructed his apostles not to "lord it over" others. (Luke 22:25, 26)  In fact, Jesus warned:  "Beware of the scribes who want to walk  around in robes and want greetings in the marketplaces." -Mark 12:38.

By contrast, Jesus blended in with the crow, unrecognized on occasion. (John 7:10, 11)  Even among his 11 faithful apostles, he did not stand out physically.  The betrayer Judas resorted to a kiss,  "an agreed sign," to identify Jesus to the mob. -14:44, 45. 

So while many details are unknown,  it is evident that Jesus did not look the way he has often been portrayed.  More important than what really looked like, however, is how we view him now. 

Next time: What Did Jesus Really Look Like? - "IN A LITTLE WHILE THE WORLD WILL SEE ME NO MORE"

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