Who is Jesus? Many people today did not grow up in the Church and haven’t read the Bible. They may be curious about who Jesus is, but not really sure how to find out about Him. If this is you, I encourage you to find out for yourselves by reading what the Bible says about Jesus.
The Bible is a long book, but it has four short chapters called books or gospels that tell of Jesus’ life: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each book is only about 20-30 pages. Three were written by people who knew Jesus personally. Luke was written by a doctor who interviewed people who knew Jesus. These short books tell us what He did and what He taught.
If you are curious about Jesus, I encourage you to read them for yourself. As you read look for what they say about Jesus. What did Jesus do? What did He say about Himself? What did others say about Him? How did He treat other people? How did people react to Him? What do these books say about His death and coming back to life? What do they say about His relationship with God?
If you are not familiar with the Bible, some of what you read will be confusing. Jesus lived about 2000 years ago in a middle-eastern culture where they spoke and wrote in languages different from ours. Not exactly southern Wisconsin in 2025. And yet, what He did and said, and what those around Him did and said, reveals a lot about Him. If you don’t have a Bible, ask people with Feed Your Soul for one. We have them for the purpose of giving them to people who want to read about Jesus. They are free.
What is my relationship with Jesus? After learning what the Bible says about Jesus, a second important question is What is my relationship with Him? It is one thing to believe what the Bible says about Jesus, while not letting it change my life. Then my belief is only in my head. It is quite another matter to believe in who Jesus is and to give my life to Him; to know and talk to Him like a best friend (who is also God) and follow His teaching. This kind of belief is in my head, my heart, and my behavior. Jesus said, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock…But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.” (Matthew 7:21-27) He also said, “Now this is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.” (John 17:3) and, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. (John 14:6-7)
Some people may want to know Jesus more, but aren’t sure how to go to the next step. A simple thing anyone can do is talk to Jesus. “Jesus, I want to know more about you, to know You. I will look for you. Please lead me to yourself.” Keep reading the Bible and talk with Jesus. He loves you and is leading you to find Him, so He can show you His love for you.
