One of the stories that Mark told that intrigues me is Jesus's baptism. The reason this intrigues me is because of my definition of a hero. I believe a hero has humility and understands that his or her world is about more than themselves. Its about helping others. So, Jesus the perfect Son of God comes to John the Baptist. He asks to be washed clean, but John believes he is not good enough to untie Jesus's sandals even. Jesus essentially replies that he is enough just being. For Jesus created him and knows it. The thing is, I never hear Jesus say in a pompous way that he the King of the earth.
So, this is the first reason I believe Jesus is a hero. He is humble. When John said he was not worthy to baptize him, Jesus simply replied with an affirming smile. Jesus let his creation provide him a service the he established. I love this in a hero.
The other story that intrigued me about Jesus was the crucifixion. Jesus was taken from his disciples at the last super due to Judas betraying him. Jesus was tortured and whipped. He a had a crown of thorns pushed in on his head. He had to carry a huge cross all by himself. In the process, Peter (a disciple) denied he knew Jesus three times. This is where the hero part comes in. Jesus, even with knowing about the betrayals before they happen and their actualization, died for his most beloved creation. He died because he said he was the Son of God and people became afraid/prideful. People were not ready for Jesus's power, which made them fear him wanting him dead. Secondly, current kings of the time wanted to please the people to keep their power. The kings gave people the decision to either let Jesus or Barabbas go and they chose Barabbas. Again, even after all this, Jesus still chose to love his enemies and put others before himself. He died for humanity's sin. Although it was painful, he fully committed to his cause. As a result, he has led many people today throughout their life journey. That's a major hero that still lives in spirit when he is physically gone.
I really really enjoy your definition of a hero; I love that you include that they should be humble as well as that they should help other because I think that is a really important aspect that gets lost in today's media, especially in TV and movies. I also agree with how important it is to be committed to your cause, which jesus definitely exemplifies!
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