As the Son of Man, Jesus is fully human. He was born of a woman, Mary, through the natural process of childbirth. This means that Jesus experienced human birth and had a physical body, just like any other child. Being fully human, Jesus shared in the full range of human experiences and vulnerabilities. As an infant, He required the care, nourishment, and nurturing that any baby needs. Mary would have fed and nursed Him, provided for His physical needs, and cared for Him as a mother would. He had a body just like ours. He was born like us. It demonstrates God’s willingness to enter into the human experience fully, to identify with our joys and sorrows, and to ultimately redeem humanity through His life, death, and resurrection.

Reasons for human birth:

Here are top 15 reasons, based on the Bible, for Jesus Christ to be born as a human:

1. Fulfillment of Prophecy: Jesus’ birth as a human fulfilled numerous prophecies in the Old Testament, validating His identity as the promised Messiah (Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2).
2. Incarnation: Jesus became human to dwell among us, revealing God’s glory and grace (John 1:14).
3. Mediator between God and Humanity: As a human, Jesus became the mediator between God and humanity, reconciling us to God (1 Timothy 2:5).
4. Sacrificial Atonement: By being born as a human, Jesus came to offer Himself as the ultimate sacrificial atonement for our sins (Hebrews 2:17).
5. Example of Obedience: Jesus, as a human, demonstrated perfect obedience to God the Father, serving as an example for us to follow (Philippians 2:8).
6. Identification with Humanity: Jesus’ humanity allows Him to fully identify with our weaknesses, struggles, and temptations (Hebrews 4:15).
7. High Priest: Jesus, being fully human, became our high priest, understanding our needs and interceding on our behalf (Hebrews 2:17-18).
8. Defeating the Devil: Jesus took on human form to defeat the works of the devil and offer us freedom from sin and death (1 John 3:8; Hebrews 2:14-15).
9. Reconciliation: Through His human birth, Jesus provided a way for humanity to be reconciled with God, restoring the broken relationship caused by sin (2 Corinthians 5:18-19).
10. Teacher of God’s Truth: Jesus, as a human teacher, conveyed God’s truth in a relatable and understandable way, imparting wisdom and revealing the Kingdom of God (Matthew 5-7; John 18:37).
11. Example of Love: Jesus’ incarnation demonstrates God’s ultimate act of love for humanity, as He willingly laid down His life for us (John 3:16; 1 John 4:9-10).
12. Resurrection and Eternal Life: Through His human birth, death, and resurrection, Jesus conquered sin and death, offering eternal life to all who believe in Him (John 11:25-26; 1 Corinthians 15:22).
13. Restoration of God’s Image: Jesus, as the perfect human, restores the image of God in humanity, enabling us to become more like Him through His redeeming work (Colossians 3:10; Romans 8:29).
14. Access to God: Through His humanity, Jesus opened the way for all people to have direct access to God the Father (Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 10:19-20).
15. Hope and Salvation: Jesus’ human birth brings hope and salvation to all who believe in Him, offering forgiveness of sins and the gift of eternal life (Acts 4:12; Romans 6:23).

Fulfilment of Bible verses that need Jesus to be born as human:

These verses from the Old Testament beautifully foreshadow the coming of Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah and emphasize the necessity for Him to be born as a human.

verses from the book of Genesis that highlight the need for Jesus to be born as a human:

• Genesis 3:15 – “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” This verse, known as the protoevangelium, speaks of the future victory of the offspring of the woman (Jesus) over the serpent (Satan).
• Genesis 12:3 – “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” This blessing ultimately refers to Jesus, who would be born from the line of Abraham through whom all the people(Jews and Gentiles) of the earth will be blessed.
• Genesis 49:10 – “The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come and the obedience of the nations shall be his.” Jacob’s blessing to his son Judah includes a prophecy about a future ruler who will come from the tribe of Judah and receive obedience from the nations. The description of this ruler aligns with Jesus, emphasizing his authority, leadership, and the obedience of the nations to him.
• Genesis 28:18-19 – Jacob’s dream of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven with angels ascending and descending symbolizes the connection between heaven and earth. Jesus, as the Son of Man, is the bridge between heaven and earth, uniting God and humanity.
• Genesis 50:20 – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Joseph, as a type of Christ, in his words to his brothers reflect the redemptive nature of Jesus’ birth and sacrifice. Jesus was born as a human to bring salvation and redemption to many lives.

The book of Numbers primarily focuses on the Israelites’ journey in the wilderness and does contain broader themes listed below

• Numbers 24:17 – “I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel.” This prophecy by Balaam speaks of a future ruler who would come from the line of Jacob (Israel), pointing to Jesus as the promised Messiah.
• Numbers 21:9 – “So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, they lived.” This incident foreshadows the crucifixion of Jesus, as He would be lifted up on the cross for the salvation of humanity.
• Numbers 9:12 – “They must not leave any of it till morning or break any of its bones. When they celebrate the Passover, they must follow all the regulations.” Jesus is the ultimate Passover Lamb without sin and none of its bones were broken and whose sacrifice on the cross brings redemption and salvation.
• Numbers 27:16-17 – “May the Lord, the God who gives breath to all living things, appoint someone over this community to go out and come in before them, one who will lead them out and bring them in, so the Lord’s people will not be like sheep without a shepherd.” This verse points to the need for a faithful shepherd to guide God’s people. Jesus the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep.

The book of Deuteronomy primarily focuses on Moses’ final speeches to the Israelites, it contains broader themes listed below

• Deuteronomy 18:15 – “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.” This verse speaks of the coming of a prophet greater than Moses and all other, Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of this prophecy.
• Deuteronomy 32:18 – “You deserted the Rock, who fathered you; you forgot the God who gave you birth.” This verse speaks metaphorically of God as the Rock and the one who gave birth to the Israelites. It hints at the need for God to become human in Jesus to bring about salvation.
• 2 Samuel 7:12-13 – “When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom. He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.” This prophecy refers to David’s descendant, ultimately pointing to Jesus, who would establish an eternal kingdom.
• Micah 5:2: “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” This verse specifically mentions Bethlehem as the birthplace of the coming ruler over Israel. It foretells the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, emphasizing His human origin while also highlighting His eternal existence.

The book of Isaiah contains numerous prophecies that directly relate to the requirement of Jesus being born as a human.

• Isaiah 7:14: “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” This well-known verse prophesies the virgin birth of Jesus, emphasizing His unique nature as both fully human and fully divine.
• Isaiah 9:6: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” This verse declares the birth of a child who will hold divine titles, revealing Jesus’ identity as the promised Messiah.
• Isaiah 11:1: “A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.” This verse points to Jesus’ lineage as a descendant of Jesse and David, emphasizing His human ancestry.
• Isaiah 53:3: “He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.” This verse describes the suffering and rejection that Jesus, as a human, would endure for the sake of humanity’s redemption.
• Isaiah 53:5: “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.” This verse foreshadows Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross, highlighting His role as the atoning sacrifice for humanity’s sins.
• Isaiah 50:6: “I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.” This verse portrays the physical suffering and humiliation that Jesus, as a human, would endure during His crucifixion.
• Isaiah 42:1: “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.” This verse speaks of Jesus as the chosen servant of God, anointed with the Holy Spirit to fulfill His redemptive purpose as a human.

• Psalm 2:7: “I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, ‘You are my son; today I have become your father.’” This verse speaks of the relationship between God the Father and Jesus as the Son. It signifies the divine origin and nature of Jesus as the begotten Son of God.
• Psalm 22:16: “Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me; they pierce my hands and my feet.” This verse is a prophetic description of the crucifixion of Jesus, where His hands and feet were pierced.
• Psalm 40:7-8: “Then I said, ‘Here I am, I have come— it is written about me in the scroll. I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.’” These verses express the willingness of Jesus to fulfill the will of God and His obedience to the Father.
• Psalm 69:9: “for zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me.”This verse speaks of the passion and zeal of Jesus for the Father’s house. It reflects the dedication and commitment of Jesus in His ministry and His readiness to bear the insults and opposition meant for God.
• Psalm 89:27: “And I will appoint him to be my firstborn, the most exalted of the kings of the earth.” This verse refers to the exalted position of Jesus as the chosen and anointed King, surpassing all earthly kings.
• Psalm 110:1: “The Lord says to my lord: ‘Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.’” This verse is a prophetic reference to Jesus as the Lord who sits at the right hand of God, indicating His divine authority and position of honor.
• Psalm 118:22: “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” This verse speaks of the rejection and subsequent exaltation of a particular stone. Jesus applied this verse to Himself, signifying that though He was rejected by people, He would become the cornerstone, the foundation of God’s redemptive plan.
• Psalm 132:11: “The Lord swore an oath to David, a sure oath he will not revoke: ‘One of your own descendants I will place on your throne.’” It points to the fulfillment of this promise in Jesus, who is a descendant of David and the rightful heir to the throne
• Psalm 118:26: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord we bless you.” This verse is a Messianic proclamation. It was quoted by the crowd when Jesus made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, recognizing Him as the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
• Micah 5:2: “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” This verse in Micah 5:2 is a significant prophecy that foretells the birthplace of the Messiah, Jesus. It specifically mentions Bethlehem as the birthplace of the future ruler of Israel, whose origins are from ancient times. This prophecy aligns with the fulfillment of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, as recorded in the New Testament.

• Jeremiah 23:5 – “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land.” This verse prophesies the coming of a righteous Branch from the lineage of David, who will be a wise and just King which points to Jesus.
• Jeremiah 31:31 – “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah.” Grace covenant by Jesus’ birth and ministry ushered in this new covenant, where through His death and resurrection,
• Ezekiel 34:23 – “I will place over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he will tend them; he will tend them and be their shepherd.” shepherd is identified as the servant David, who is a foreshadowing of Jesus, the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep.
• Daniel 7:13-14 – “In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory, and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.” Jesus often referred to Himself as the Son of Man, and this vision points to His divine authority and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.
• Hosea 11:1 – “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.” In the New Testament, this verse is understood to be a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus, who, as a child, was taken to Egypt for safety and later returned to fulfill God’s purpose.
• Zechariah 9:9 – “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” It is fulfilled in Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, as recorded in the Gospels.
• Zechariah 11:12-13 – “I told them, ‘If you think it best, give me my pay; but if not, keep it.’ So they paid me thirty pieces of silver. And the LORD said to me, ‘Throw it to the potter’—the handsome price at which they valued me! So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter at the house of the LORD.” fulfillment in the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot for the same amount of silver, highlighting the price at which Jesus was valued.
• Malachi 3:1 – “I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the LORD Almighty.” fulfillment in John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus’ ministry
• Malachi 4:2 – “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.”