Because you have heard this text so often, perhaps you miss its real importance. The Lord Jesus Christ was declaring his divinity. If it was not true it was blasphemy! Our world is in darkness, and our land seems to be getting darker. The lie of evolution is soon going to be taught at our primary schools. Courts devalue murder. More and more, it is clear how twisted educated people can be. Their understanding is darkened. They are blind. Perhaps the greatest example is "abortion" if there was ever an example of failing to love your neighbour this is it.

Has someone ever explained to you that Jesus is just a man, perhaps some one who can quote Bible verses on the subject? How should you react? What does the Bible actually teach? Is the Lord Jesus Christ really just a man?

The Lord Jesus Christ wants you to better understand your relationship to him. He used figures of speech. The Good Shepherd is very well known. In John 15 he speaks of the vine and the branches.

From the life of Ezra you can learn important lessons about how you can truly affect other people for good.

This is not a promise made to all, it is a message to thee, it is personal. It depends if thou hast trusted in Christ.