No one really knows what Jesus looks like. No one can take a photograph of Him at their leisure and post in in history books and newspapers. Instead, we are left to our own imagination to portray Jesus as we imagine him. It is, in a sense, how we see him on a personal level. Jesus the Creator, Jesus the King of Kings, Jesus the Master (teacher), Jesus the obedient Jew, Jesus the Son of the Living God, Jesus the Saviour of mankind, Jesus the friend and healer of the sinners, Jesus the triumphant risen Lord, and so many more titles and angles that I could continue forever.
We have all seen artwork of Jesus, in sculpture, mosaics, oils, pastels, and other forms. He is represented literally, realistically, symbolically, and at times exaggerated. The beauty is we can see what the author/artist is thinking or feeling. But to go one step further, we can look at these works and ponder and digest them, until we come to personal opinions and conclusions on who Jesus is, what He did, and what He looked like.
I challenge all to attend art museums close to your home or look through art books, and look at religious works in new light. Ponder the Son of Man portrayed by others for your benefit.
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