Does our perception of whom Jesus really is get changed by church doctrine and peoples opinions?
I would like to take some time and actually look at what scripture says about the person of Jesus.
He seemed to be someone who liked people, often spending time dining with those that 'society' held in low esteem such as tax collectors and prostitutes , even women, at that time.
I am concerned that we dont end up believing that Jesus was 'religious' and wouldnt do this that or the other,
I think we would be shocked if we lived on earth when He did, and saw the way He wasnt constrained at all by peoples opinions etc.
I believe He enjoyed being at wedding parties and eating with those that wanted to listen to Him.
He also had found favor with man, sometimes contrary to what people say, that, no-one accepted Him, it was actually the 'religious' that couldnt accept Him.
Luke 2 :52
52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Have enclosed some scripture to show what I mean, what do others think?
From
John 3
6Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.[a]
7Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water"; so they filled them to the brim.
8Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet."
They did so, 9and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10and said, "Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now." 11This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.
Matthew 9
10While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew's house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples.