One of the oldest pictures of Jesus dates from years after the resurrection. This picture of Jesus healing the paralytic was found in Syria on a wall in the Dura-Europos church, one of the oldest Christian churches in the world. Another ancient picture of Jesus, as a beardless young man as a shepherd, was found in the Roman Catacombs.
By C. Art was used in the early church to teach believers the Bible. Paintings and sculpture provided a way to help illiterate believers of all ages remember stories about Jesus. Art was a part of the Roman culture and was incorporated in early Christianity. The prevalence of art and sculpture in the Roman, Greek, and Syrian culture influenced the role of artistic representation in the church.
When the prophet Samuel was directed by God to choose the king of Israel, God gave him very specific instructions to ignore Saul, who looked more like a king but did not have a heart for God. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. It is important that we learn from this to not judge ourselves or others by outward appearance.
Matthew, Mark, Peter, and John were disciples of Jesus who traveled with Jesus during his time of ministry and each of them wrote books about Jesus. People often judge based outward appearance. This is not what Christians should do.
Our worth is not based on how we look or how popular or attractive we are. Idol, Idolatry. Browse: Where was Jesus Born? The Old Testament prophesied in Isaiah 53 that Jesus would not have any external features or beauty that would attract or draw people to Him. Isaiah adds that Jesus would grow up like a plant out of dry ground with no form of kingly majesty.
In short, Jesus looked like an average person with no distinguishing characteristics. Instead they followed Him because of His words, teachings and doctrine. Additionally, the Bible says in Isaiah 52 and 53 that near the time of crucifixion Jesus endured immense torture both physically and mentally.
Isaiah says that Jesus carried our grief and sorrows and that He was whipped, wounded and bruised for our sins. Imagine what Jesus looked like after going through all of that torture.
Imagine the look on His face when the nails were placed in His hands. Imagine the look on His face when the crown of thorns was placed on His head. Imagine the look on His face when He forgave Peter.
Imagine the love on Jesus' face when He sees you, over 2, years later, and forgives you for all you have done. The book of Revelation describes what Jesus looks like after ascending to heaven with a glorified body. God tells us that He does not look at the outward appearance but at the heart. What is your heart like? Are you confused with anger and a preoccupation with the external or with the spiritual condition of your heart?
Jeremiah Bible Question: What was Jesus' physical appearance? Jesus Was a Male Luke tells us that Jesus was born into this world as a baby. Conclusion: Many speculate about the appearance of Jesus Christ, but the Bible never gives us a description of Him. Is there proof that Jesus married a black woman? Are there any biblical references to Jesus' skin color?
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