How do we know this? The only way that we can know these amazing truths for certain is explained in the little song. “Jesus loves me this I know; for the Bible tells me so.” We can be sure of Jesus’ love because God has revealed this truth to us in his Word, the Bible. Only in the holy Scriptures of the Bible, do we learn of our need for forgiveness and God’s provision through Jesus Christ, his only son.

Do you remember this little children’s song? It is such a simple little song. We sang it over and over in Sunday school, daily vacation Bible school, children’s clubs, etc. It seemed so straightforward and uncomplicated. Yet it contains some vital and deep truths and concepts which are not only significant but immensely complicated.

Take the first word Jesus. Jesus is without a doubt the most controversial person in history. For the first 5 centuries following his life on earth, Scholars, politicians, followers and enemies – all kinds of people – fiercely debated about him. Was he God? Was he a man? How do we put these 2 concepts together? Thousands of volumes have been written and the debate continues. Who is Jesus?

Two of my favorite, short but excellent summaries are found in a Christmas hymns:

Hark the Herald Angels Sing: Christ by highest heav’n adored Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin’s womb, Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; and Hail the incarnate Deity. Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King!”

O Come All Ye Faithful: God of God light of light Lo he not the virgin’s womb; Very God begotten not created: O come let us adore him Christ The Lord.

But there is more. Jesus loves me.

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