10 Interesting Facts About Jesus from the Bible

Jesus is the central figure of Christianity. His life, death, and resurrection changed the world forever. The Bible tells us many amazing things about who He is and what He did. Here are 10 interesting facts about Jesus from the Bible, along with verse references to help you explore more.

1. Jesus Was Born in a Humble Place

Jesus, the Son of God, was not born in a palace. He was born in a stable and laid in a manger, a feeding trough for animals.

Luke 2:7 (NIV)
"She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them."

This humble beginning shows us that God values the lowly and the poor.

2. He Was Born of a Virgin

Jesus' birth was a miracle. His mother, Mary, was a virgin when she gave birth to Him. This fulfilled a prophecy from the Old Testament.

Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)
"The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel."

Matthew 1:23 (NIV)
"The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" (which means "God with us").

3. Jesus Never Sinned

Even though Jesus was fully human, He never sinned. He lived a perfect life.

Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin."

This is why Jesus was able to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins.

4. He Performed Many Miracles

Jesus healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, and even raised the dead. His miracles proved He was the Son of God.

John 11:43-44 (NIV)
"Jesus called in a loud voice, 'Lazarus, come out!' The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen..."

He also calmed storms and walked on water.

Matthew 14:25 (NIV)
"Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake."

5. Jesus Knew Scripture Well

Even as a child, Jesus had a deep understanding of God’s Word.

Luke 2:46-47 (NIV)
"After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers."

Jesus often quoted Scripture when He taught and when He resisted temptation.

6. He Had Close Friends but Was Also Betrayed

Jesus had 12 disciples, and among them were close friends like Peter, James, and John. But one of them, Judas Iscariot, betrayed Him for 30 pieces of silver.

Matthew 26:14-16 (NIV)
"Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, 'What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?' So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver."

7. Jesus Taught with Authority

Jesus’ teaching amazed people. He didn’t just repeat what others said; He taught with real power and wisdom.

Matthew 7:28-29 (NIV)
"When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law."

8. He Showed Love to Everyone

Jesus spent time with people that others avoided—sinners, tax collectors, and the sick. His love knew no bounds.

Luke 19:10 (NIV)
"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."

He showed grace to the woman caught in adultery and ate with people no one else would.

9. He Died for Our Sins

Jesus died on the cross to take the punishment for our sins. This was God's plan to save the world.

John 3:16 (NIV)
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

His death was not the end—it was the beginning of new life for all who believe.

10. He Rose from the Dead

Three days after He died, Jesus came back to life. This is the most important event in Christian faith.

Matthew 28:6 (NIV)
"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."

His resurrection gives us hope that we, too, will have eternal life.

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