The fact that Jesus was a man that lived on the earth 2000 years ago is one that few historians will dispute. It is who he was beyond that where all arguments begin.
I saw a bumper sticker once that had one of the crudest, most profound statements I had ever seen. The message simply read "Jesus Farted"
The thought of the Almighty Maker of Heaven and Earth breaking wind simply amazed me. For some reason, when the book of Acts describes the move of the Holy Spirit as a mighty rushing wind, I don't think that's what it meant. I can just picture Jesus and the disciples sitting around the fire as they cooked up the catch of the day. A strange sound is heard. Peter crinkles up his nose and exclaims "Ew, who farted?" The disciples all look at each other. Jesus, with a sheepish little grin, quietly says "Sorry guys, that was me."
Some will simply laugh at this. Others will turn up their noses and matter-of-factly declare Jesus was perfect and would never "break wind". My point here is not whether or not farting is a sin. Jesus didn't just take on the appearance of a man - he literally became flesh. He came in a human body, taking upon himself every single human frailty, form and function that came with it. Since flatulence is a natural part of the human condition, it includes that as well.
Coming in the flesh means that he knew firsthand what it is to go through all the struggles of a fallen world. There is nothing we can go through that he can't empathize with.
Since only Mary is mentioned during the time of Jesus' ministry, we can assume that Joseph has passed on. This means he knew what it's like to lose a loved one.
He spent 40 days in the wilderness where he was tempted by the devil. He knew hunger. He knew temptation. Mathew 8:20 says "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." He knew what it was to be homeless.
When the merchants and moneychangers had set up market inside the temple courts he kicked over tables and threw them out. When he was hungry and found a fig tree that had no fruit, he got upset and withered it. He knew what it was to be angry and lose his temper.
Judas and Peter were both trusted friends. Judas gave him over to the Pharisees for thirty pieces of silver. Peter denied three times that he even knew him. Jesus knew what it felt like to be betrayed by a friend. The Pharisees were constantly taking the words he said the wrong way and even twisted them against him. Jesus knew what it was to be misunderstood. He knew what it was to be falsely accused.
He was beaten and whipped beyond recognition. He was mocked and spit upon. He was hung naked upon a wooded cross, spikes driven through his feet and wrists. He knew real pain, abuse, humiliation and suffering.
Jesus Farted. In its crude simplicity, those two words boldly declare His humanity. Though He was fully God, he humbled himself and became a man. He went through all the same hurts and struggles that we go through to show us he truly understands. He lived a pure and sinless life to give us an example to pattern our lives after. He laid down his life to pay the debt that we owe. He did it all out of his endless love and limitless grace just so we could have a relationship with him.