Did Jesus Actually Exist-Part 6

Historians widely accept JESUS’s existence. Non-Christian evidence, such as archeological evidence, points out that what has been known for generations corresponds to events that took place and are recorded in the Bible during the story of JESUS’s birth, life, and resurrection. We will provide you with the relevant, valid evidence that you need to examine and decide for yourself what this means. For most, this means that there is God who created all that you see around you. We will provide you with all the “small” things that exist to show that Jesus lived and died. The accumulation of all the small things will show you a picture of something truly amazing that will change you and your life for the better.

Who was JESUS? Obviously, we cannot call his agent and have a sit-down with him. So, the next best thing, 2900 plus years later, is to take the Bible and its historical content and see if those details can be seen in the discoveries verified by archaeology or other accepted proof. This will then bring life to what you are reading in the Bible. This makes it more real to us. We, as people, need to see viewable evidence to make things really real for us. You need to consider whether you are an individual like this or if you take everything with blind faith. For things to make sense to you, if you see the actual proof, are you more convinced than a text message or a rumor you read on social media?

It is much harder to see that proof actually exists that Jesus did exist and die. We all, at some point in our lives, hoped this was not true before we accepted Him as LORD and SAVIOR. After you see that the facts and evidence are, in fact, true, you will have to deal with the decisions that come afterward. Will you accept JESUS as your LORD and SAVIOR, or will you continue down the wide road? That will, as always, be up to you, Freewill.

We all will make some critical decisions in our lives to make it more livable; we can do that with stacks, we need to make our lives eternal. There is a massive difference between making a life livable and eternal. If you need help with making sure that facts are true, we can provide that for you, too. We will show you and tell you how much better your life will be with Jesus when you start to think eternal instead of living for the now. Again, it’s your choice.

You will read about various pieces of evidence that agree with the scripture. When you have seen all the evidence that shows JESUS existed, HE was crucified and was resurrected on the third day. You need to know that historical and archeological evidence exists that validates the facts of JESUS in the Bible. The Bible is a historical book, and the probability that JESUS and the events that took place to HIM in the four Gospels are very likely to have taken place.

The journey of truth is not easy. You will be required to think and logically put the pieces together to get the big picture, which will help you reach a conclusion. When we change our view from the vertical to the horizontal, the picture becomes more focused and precise, making the decision easier.

Be ready for the truth; sometimes the truth hurts.

The Star of Bethlehem

The Star of Bethlehem is an essential part of the story about Jesus’ birth. According to the Gospel of Matthew, this star appeared in the sky and guided the wise men, known as the Magi, from the East to the place where Jesus was born in Bethlehem. The Magi followed the star, which led them to Jesus, and they brought him gifts.

For hundreds of years, people have wondered what the Star of Bethlehem really was. Some believe it was a miracle, while others think it could have been a real event in the sky, like a new bright star, a comet, or a rare meeting of planets. For example, in the 1600s, the famous astronomer Johannes Kepler suggested that the Star of Bethlehem might have been a special event called a conjunction, when planets like Jupiter and Saturn come very close together and look like a single bright star in the sky.

As we stated last week, some people who study the Bible think there could be a natural reason for the Star of Bethlehem. They have different ideas: maybe it was a supernova (an exploding star), a comet, or several planets and stars lining up to make a bright light in the sky.

Comet

Some researchers propose that the star was a comet, possibly one recorded by Chinese astronomers in 5 BC. Comets can appear suddenly, move across the sky, and attract significant attention.

Nova or Supernova

Another theory is that the Star was a nova or supernova, a stellar explosion that creates a temporary bright object in the sky. While this idea has been suggested since the 17th century, there is no definitive historical record of such an event at the time of Jesus’ birth.

Variable Star

Some have suggested the star could have been a variable star, whose brightness changes over time, though this is less commonly supported.

Others say that the evidence shows a more compelling picture, which suggests that there is strong evidence to suggest that the Star of Bethlehem was not a natural astronomical event, but rather something beyond scientific explanation. First, the Star appeared only to the Magi, indicating it was no ordinary celestial object. The Magi traveled to Jerusalem specifically because they sought the sign of the Messiah. But how would Persian magi know about the Jewish Messiah? They likely had access to the writings of the Jewish prophet Daniel, who had served as chief of the court seers in Persia. Daniel 9:24-27 contains a prophecy that outlines a timeline for the Messiah’s arrival. The Magi may also have been familiar with the prophecy of Balaam, a pagan prophet from near Persia, who in Numbers 24:17 spoke of “a star coming out of Jacob.”

Typical celestial bodies move from east to west due to the Earth’s rotation, but the Star of Bethlehem led the magi from Jerusalem southward to Bethlehem. Remarkably, it guided them directly to the house where Joseph and Mary were staying, stopping precisely overhead. No known natural phenomenon behaves in this way, further supporting the idea that the Star of Bethlehem was a supernatural sign rather than a regular star or planet.

Tune in next week to see what the supernatural explanation could be.