These last few chapters narrate basically Jesus' journey until the day of his death. All along, he has been the savor of many people's life, he has cured all those in need, he has taught those to follow the right path, and has been a leader in all senses. He makes miracles for the benefit of others and for their future, since once they understand who he really is, their lives will change forever. They will have faith in their leader, they will believe and follow the greatest example of all. This last part of the Gospel was the toughest one since it was based on Jesus being crucified. He had sacrificed himself over everyone, over everything. But why? If he could make miracles for others, why not for himself? If he could cure others, why not cure himself? If he could save others, why not save himself? I believe this question is asked constantly among Jesus' followers, and the truth is that Jesus didn't save himself for he knew that he would be safe afterwards. But he didn't care. He didn't mind about himself. Well, after making such sacrifice for the benefit of all others, we can see that he wasn't selfish at all. He only cared for others, he wanted to save everyone no matter what he had to go through.
The last words of Jesus are always the most important. Even though these weren't the last he said, but however close enough to his end, I believe that these words mean so much that they may be seen as his final words. And Jesus said, "thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." (Matthew 22: 38) Jesus, being the son of the Lord, loved his people so much that he gave his own life for them. Here, he clearly says that one should love God with passion and always have faith in him. This is something very true that one should do. Think about it. God has gave his people everything, he has helped them always and never let them down. The only way of thanking him for that, is by loving him. We tend to represent love with a heart, for we love with our hearts. Or so, thats what we've been told. But this time, Jesus is telling us to not only love with our hearts, but also with our minds and souls. I believe that this type of love reflects that one should think in God and admire him as well as one
should have faith in God and never doubt on him. The message given in this quote is really meaningful and inspiring.
Getting closer to the end, it was all on the crucification. We all know that Judas betrayed Jesus, but what may still remain unknown to many, is that he later regretted it. Judas felt bad, well why wouldn't he? "Then Judas, which had betrayeth him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself.." (Matthew 27: 3) He felt so bad and his repentance was so great that he killed himself. No, Iam not exaggerating. Judas then went on to hang himself, and somehow, pay for what he had done.
But Judas never came back, while Jesus did. Jesus was his name-o! Even though Jesus dies crucified and humiliated, he lives again. He had to continue guiding his people and leading them towards the correct path of life. He wanted to save and teach them. I believe that by resurrecting, he showed people that death wasn't the end and that one should always continue living. Makes sense right? You should never stop living the moment and death is not the end for you will continue forever. Nowadays, people all over the world believe in Jesus. And once you have faith in him, your soul will always live.
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