Humanity can be best described as being a humane characteristic, attribute or act. Divinity can be described as being God-like. Jesus Christ often displayed these characteristics of humanity and divinity many times in Matthew's interpretation of his lifetime.
             We are told in Matthew 1:23, "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is 'God with us'." There are two signs of the divinity of Jesus Christ in this verse. Firstly, being born of a virgin. Only a divine or God-like "person" could possibly be born in such a way. Secondly, being destined to be called Emmanuel, meaning 'God with us'. This is also a sign of the great divinity of Jesus Christ, as it shows that God wanted everyone to know that he was always with Him, and a part of him.
             Matthew 16:27 says, "For the Son of man shall in the glory of His Father with His angels and He shall reward every man according to his works." This verse is an example of both divinity and humanity. Firstly, divinity is shown when the verse says, "...Son of man shall come...with his angels..." This shows that the divine Jesus Christ always has the protection of the angels with him. The second part of the verse says, "He shall reward every man..." This shows the humanity of Jesus Christ as He is giving rewards to those who follow and love Him.
             Matthew 18:11 states, "For the Son of man is come to save that which is lost." Jesus Christ's act of dying on the cross for our sins is one of the most important and obvious acts of humanity displayed in the Bible. Jesus sacrificed His own life and suffered great agony to save Humankind from an eternal existence in Hell.
             It is said in Matthew 20:28, "Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister..." Jesus Christ came to earth to give the good news abo...