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''Jesus Christ'' means ''Jesus the Savior''. It is a combination of the proper noun ''Jesus'', a common name in Israel, and the word ''Christ'', which means ''anointed one''. Jesus is Yehoshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַַ) in Hebrew which means “Jehovah rescues.” It is also used as ''Yeshua (''יֵשׁוּעַ'')''. Christ is derived from the Greek word ''khrīstós (Χριστός)'', meaning ''anointed one'', which is from the Greek verb ''chrió (χρίω)'', meaning ''to anoint''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://biblehub.com/greek/5547.htm |title=5547. Christos |website=Biblehub |publisher=  |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote=Christos: the Anointed One, Messiah, Christ, Word Origin: from chrió}}</ref> The word ''Messiah'', which is synonymous with Christ, also means anointed one. It is an Aramaic word equivalent to the Hebrew word ''mâshîyach'' (מָשִׁ''יחַ)'' which is derived from the verb ''mashákh (מָשַׁח)'' meaning ''to anoint with oil''.<ref>{{인용 |url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/christ |title=WORD ORIGIN FOR CHRIST |website= |publisher=Dictionary.com |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote=}}</ref><ref>Smith, S., & Cornwall, J. (2017). The Complete Dictionary of Bible Names (16pt Large Print Edition). ReadHowYouWant.com, Limited. pg. 99</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://biblehub.com/hebrew/4899.htm |title=4899. mashiach |website=Biblehub |publisher=  |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote=Word Origin: from mashach, Definition: anointed}}</ref>

In today’s world, the media depicts Jesus Christ’s appearance in beautiful and mystical ways through various works of art.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2001/mar/26/bbc.broadcasting1 |title=Is this the face of Christ? |website= |publisher=BBC  |date=March 26, 2001 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.history.com/news/what-did-jesus-look-like |title=The Ongoing Mystery of Jesus's Face |website=HISTORY |publisher=  |date=March 22, 2021 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote=}}</ref> Jesus’ appearance recorded in the Bible, however, was described as very ordinary.<ref name="예수님 외모">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+53%3A1-2&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 53:1–2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>Chapter 11 About Jesus, THE MYSTERY OF GOD AND THE SPRING OF THE WATER OF LIFE, Ahnsahnghong, pg. 53, Melchizedek Pub. Co., Ltd</ref> The name ''Jesus'' was a common name among the Jews at that time.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Colossians+4%3A11&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_ubv&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Colossians 4:11 |publisher= |quote=}}</ref> Also, Jesus’ life and living environment were not admirable in people’s eyes. Having nothing desirable in His appearance, Jesus had a physical family, a job as a carpenter, and ordinary food, clothing, and shelter. Sometimes, He ate without washing His hands and even accompanied people who were frowned upon in society.<ref name="목수 가족">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+13%3A55-56+&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 13:55–56 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref name="손 씻지 않음">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+11%3A37-38+&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 11:37–38 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref name="세리와 죄인">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+15%3A1-2&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 15:1–2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Jesus’ physical aspect became a justification for the Jews and religious leaders to reject Him.

Jesus’ birth was fulfilled according to the prophecies in the [[Old Testament]]. According to the prophecies in the books of [[Isaiah]] and [[Micah]] (recorded around 700 BC), Jesus was conceived by the virgin [[Mary]] through the [[Holy Spirit]] and was born in a stable in [[Bethlehem]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+9%3A6&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 9:6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Micah+5%3A2&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Micah 5:2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> When King Herod heard the news of the birth of Christ from the Magi from the east, he gave an order to kill all the boys who were living in Bethlehem who were two years old and under; but with God’s help, Jesus fled to Egypt.<ref name="헤롯왕" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+2%3A13-15&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 2:13–15 |publisher= |quote=}}</ref> No matter how hard Satan tried to stop the coming of the Savior, he could not alter God’s predestined plan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+14%3A24%2C+27&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 14:24, 27 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>Chapter 4 Moses and Jesus, THE MYSTERY OF GOD AND THE SPRING OF THE WATER OF LIFE, Ahnsahnghong, pg. 27, Melchizedek Pub. Co., Ltd</ref>

:Jesus said that He gave Himself as a ransom for the salvation of mankind.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+20%3A28&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 20:28 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Apostle Paul said that Jesus demonstrated His love for us by dying on the cross for us, sinners.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Romans+5%3A6-9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Romans 5:6–9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This can also be understood through the Old Testament law, which is a shadow. In the Old Testament, people received the forgiveness of sins through the sacrifice of animals such as sheep and goats. In the New Testament, however, Jesus, who was without sin, was sacrificed for the sins of mankind.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Hebrews+4%3A14-15&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Hebrews 4:14–15 |publisher= |quote=}}</ref><ref name="희생 제물의 실체이신 예수님">Chapter 2 The Seven Feasts in Three Times, THE MYSTERY OF GOD AND THE SPRING OF THE WATER OF LIFE, Ahnsahnghong, pp. 21-22, Melchizedek Pub. Co., Ltd</ref> The best example of this is the sacrifice of the Passover lambs in the Old Testament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Co+5%3A7&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_ubv&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Corinthians 5:7 |website= |publisher=  |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote=  }}</ref> As the Israelites escaped death by slaughtering the Passover lambs,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Exodus+12%3A10-14&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Exodus 12:10–14 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> mankind can escape death and receive eternal life through the flesh and blood of Jesus.<ref name="유월절 마태복음" /><ref name="요한복음 6장 내 살과 피">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+6%3A53-54&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 6:53–54 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> On the night of the Passover, Jesus established the new covenant by giving His flesh and blood through the Passover bread and wine. The next day, He fulfilled the covenant when His flesh was torn and His blood was shed on the cross.

Jesus’ teachings about humility and servanthood are recorded throughout the Bible. Through the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Jesus taught that those who humble themselves will be exalted.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+18%3A9-14+&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 18:9–14 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> He taught us how to humble ourselves and serve others by setting an example for us. A prime example is the Foot Washing Ceremony, which was kept before the holy supper of the Passover. At that time, washing someone’s feet was the role of a person in a lower position such as a servant.<ref>{{인용 |url=https://books.google.co.kr/books?id=u4PpJQ0jRVkC&pg=PA1340&dq=Judaism+customs+feet+wash+slave&hl=ko&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKgdzy4cv1AhV-r1YBHeZ9DzA4FBDoAXoECAQQAg#v=onepage&q=Judaism%20customs%20feet%20wash%20slave&f=false |title=WAHING OF FEET |website= |publisher=The Bible Cyclopaedia John W. Parker |date= |year=1843 |author= |page=1340 |series= |isbn= |quote=WASHING OF FEET. The orientals used to wash the feet of strangers who came from off a journey, because they commonly walked with their legs bare, their feet being defended by sandals only. (Gen. 18. 4;24. 32; and 43. 24.) '''This office was commonly performed by servants and slaves.''' … Our Saviour after his last supper, gave his final lesson of humility by washing his disciples'feet. (John 13. 5, 6)}}</ref><ref>{{인용 |url=https://books.google.co.kr/books?id=eF9_Gydxi-AC&pg=PA109&dq=Jews+customs+washing+of+feet+slave&hl=ko&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3qIGz6sv1AhXCdd4KHW6-ChcQ6AF6BAgLEAI#v=onepage&q=Jews%20customs%20washing%20of%20feet%20slave&f=false |title=Q. Why is the ceremony of washing the feet so often mentioned in the Old and New Testament?  |website= |publisher=A Guide to Jewish History, ceremonies, manners, and customs, ancient and modern, in the form of question and answer, by the authoress of "the Child's Guide to Knowledge." Simpkin, Marshall |date= |year=1834 |author=Mrs. Humphrey Ward |page=109 |series= |isbn= |quote=}}</ref> Jesus, however, washed the disciples’ feet Himself.<ref name="세족">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+13%3A1-7&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 13:1–7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> In regard to this, He said, “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”<ref name="본을 보였노라">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+13%3A15&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 13:15 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>