Rafael Ramírez
The identity of Jesus is widely debated, but examining how His closest followers treated Him provides a clear answer. In Matthew 4:10, Jesus explicitly states that religious worship (proskunéō) belongs exclusively to God. Yet, in that same Gospel, Jesus repeatedly accepts this exact worship from His disciples (Matthew 14:33; 28:17).
For example, after Jesus walked on water, "those who were in the boat worshiped [proskunéō] Him, saying, 'You are truly God’s Son!'" (Matthew 14:33). Later, after His resurrection, His disciples worshiped Him again (Matthew 28:17). Instead of rebuking them for idolatry, Jesus accepted their worship, declaring, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me" (Matthew 28:18). Matthew also records a leper, a ruler, a Canaanite woman, and the mother of James and John worshiping Jesus (8:2; 9:18; 15:25; 20:20). A demon-possessed man and a formerly blind man are recorded doing the same by Mark (5:6-7) and John (9:35-38).
While the Greek word proskunéō can occasionally mean a general bow of respect to a dignitary, the context of these passages shows these individuals were offering true divine adoration. This leaves us with a profound logical conclusion: Jesus taught that worship belongs only to God, yet He accepted it Himself. Since the Scriptures confirm Jesus never violated the law (Hebrews 4:15; John 8:46), He could not have committed the sin of accepting misplaced worship. By rightfully receiving the adoration that belongs only to deity, Jesus affirmed that He is God.
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