4 faces of Jesus

4 different faces of Jesus

The 4 gospels present the 4 faces of Jesus, which also correspond to the 4 emblems of the 4 tribes of Israel camped closest to the Tabernacle when they were in the desert.

1. Matthew:

- Written for the Jews

- Presents Christ as the prophesied "he that is born King of the Jews" (Matthew 2:2)

- Seen in the Lion of Judah that camped East of the Tabernacle

2. Mark:

- Written for the Romans

- Presents Chris as the obedient Servant "the Son of man came, not to be ministered unto but to minister (serve) and to give His life a ransom for many." (Mark 10:45), with no discussion of genealogy

- Seen in the Ox of Ephraim that camped West of the Tabernacle

3. Luke:

- Written for the Greek

- Presents Christ as the perfect Man by tracing the genealogy of Jesus back to Adam the first man (Luke 3:23-38)

- Seen in the face of Man of Reuben that camped South of the Tabernacle

4. John:

- Written for the world

- Presents Christ as God and the Divine Son by focusing on Jesus's origin before time (John 1:1-14)

- Seen in the Eagle of Dan that camped North of the Tabernacle

The 4 faces of Jesus will defend you against the enemies attack from 4 directions. When the 12 tribes of Israel camp, they face the tabenacle and left their back to the enemy. God will will our rear guard when our eyes are fixed on Jesus.