[Jorge]

From the non-Christian point of view, you have a guy, who believes that he is in some way divinity. In most cultures, that right there is a red flag. Numerous times, he shows utter disrespect for the Romans as well as the Jews. Rather than taking a diplomatic approach to things, he is very confrontational. I found it very hard to be sympathetic when it is obvious he is bringing most of the things that happen down on himself and is doing it willingly.

And from the Christian point of view, this is Christ, the very image of God incarnate on earth. He is the Creator, Lord and future Judge of these very people who want to kill Him for claiming to be the Messiah.

The fact that He even subjected Himself to them, and prayed that they be forgiven shows a grace and humility that is astounding considering who He really is.

[killjoy]

He is the Creator, Lord and future Judge of these very people who want to kill Him for claiming to be the Messiah.

Just curious, do you personally think he is the same Messiah that the Jews refer to as the Messiah?

[Dec31,1999]

Remember that Christ said that he was the "son of man", not the son of God.