The Writings of Jesus

Do you ever have side-bar thoughts? Today in chapel, the speaker referenced the text where Jesus got up and read in the synagogue about how He was the fulfillment to Isaiah's prophecy.

The thought that I couldn't shake is the realization that Jesus was literate. I know this probably isn't much of an "aha moment" for most people but I still find it fascinating due to the fact that he decided to let someone else record his teachings.

I recognize that a witness is always a better person to record events that take place but just think how incredible it would be if Jesus would have penned a couple of letters in the first person (much like Paul).

I know there are some high brows out there who are going to point out how Jesus was the inspiration and author of the entire Bible. Fair point and you get an "A" for the day.

Like I said, I just had a side-bar thought that it would be pretty amazing if Jesus would have written some teachings to us with his own pen. I guess this is why I am still captivated by scripture day after day.