What Is God Really Like?

Jesus said, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.”

He tenderly reached out to heal a soldier’s severed ear who had come to seize him for a crime he did not commit.

Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.

He gave one of the highest honors to a disciple who totally abandoned him in his darkest hour.

Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.

He washed the dirty feet of his companions, knowing that they would soon forsake him.

Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.

He showed mercy to an adulterous woman who was brought to him for judgment, and told her to go and “sin no more.”

Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.

He healed and forgave all who came to him, and never turned anyone away for any reason.

Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.

He warned religious leaders because they condemned sinners instead of pointing them to a merciful God.

Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.

He lends his strength to those who are weak.

Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.

Even as he suffered on the cross, Jesus told his dear friend and his mother to take care of each other.

Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.

He refused to allow the crowds to go home hungry after a long day of ministering to them.

Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.

Jesus prayed for those who crucified him and for those who wanted him dead while suffering on the cross. (this sentence should be moved over to the left margin but I couldn’t get the margin right)

Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.

He invited the weary and worn-out to come to him.

Those who are full of sin and shame.

Those who are tired of working so hard to be loved.

Those who wonder if there is any hope for them.

Those who have turned their backs on God.

Come freely without fear or shame

For he is full of loving-kindness and tender mercies.

So come to Jesus, and then you will know what God is really like.

(Scripture References: John 14:9, Lk 22:51, Jn 21:17, Mk 14:27, Jn 13:1-11, Jn 8:1-11, Mt 23:4, Lk 11:46, Acts 15:10, Jn 19::25-27, Lk 23:24, Jn 7:37, Mt 11:28, Mt 5:6, Ps 145:8-11)

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