Bragging On Jesus

For more go to braggingonjesus.com With Whom He Is Pleased Robin Aylor When Jesus was born, in Bethlehem shepherds were with their flocks when a multitude of heavenly host praised God and said this: Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Today I want us to look at that little phrase “with whom he is pleased”. What would it take for God to be pleased with any of mankind since we are all sinners? Who was the only one who never sinned? Jesus right? This is true… and God is pleased with his Son. Speaking of Jesus in Isaiah 42:1 pointing to Jesus it says God says: …in whom my soul delights; You can read the context for yourself. God delights in his Son. Again, speaking of Jesus 1st Peter 2:4 says ...a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, Jesus is precious to God. In Matthew 3:17 When Jesus was baptized a voice from heaven said: ...“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” When Jesus wa