LESSON 6: The Humanity of Jesus

It is forever and gloriously true: 'We have a high ruler who can be touched with the feeling of
our infirmities. We have a Sovereign who was in all points tested and tempted like as we are, yet
without sin.' And since he himself has suffered, being tested and tried, he is abundantly able to
understand and minister to those who are confused and distressed. 128:1.5

He lived his mortal life just as all others of the human family may live theirs, ‘who in the days
of the flesh so frequently offered up prayers and supplications, even with strong feelings and
tears, to Him who is able to save from all evil, and his prayers were effective because he
believed.' Wherefore it behooved him in every respect to be made like his brethren that he might
become a merciful and understanding sovereign ruler over them. 128:1.7

Between these two celestial visitations, one in his thirteenth year and the other at his baptism,
there occurred nothing supernatural or superhuman in the life of this incarnated Creator Son.
Notwithstanding this, the babe of Bethlehem, the lad, youth, and man of Nazareth, was in reality
the incarnated Creator of a universe; but he never once used aught of this power, nor did he
utilize the guidance of celestial personalities, aside from that of his guardian seraphim, in the
living of his human life up to the day of his baptism by John. And we who thus testify know
whereof we speak. 128:1.9