Why Did Jesus Become a Human Being?

Yesterday, I sat in a beautiful old chapel and contemplated a crucifix. This led me to think about the reasons why Christ came down to earth and walked among us human beings. The obvious and well-known objective of his incarnation was that he wanted to save us through the sacrifice of his death. But in my opinion, there are more reasons, also important, even though maybe less evident. Here's what came to my mind:

1. Jesus embodied God's love for the human race. The bible tells us that God loves us, but since He is a somewhat abstract being for us, it is easier to understand Him by looking at his incarnated son, Jesus. The deeds of Jesus explain e.g. His support for the weak and underprivileged very well.
   
   
2. In the same way, Jesus was a concrete model for us. He showed us how we should ideally behave in different situations. This is, of course, very helpful for a Christian. It is good to have the 10 Commandments, but even better to see how they can be implemented.
   
   
3. Jesus was also the living proof of the fact that a human being can actually be directly connected to God. One definition of "sin" is something that stands between God and a person, an obstacle for the perfect connection with God. We are all God's children, but most of us are wayward and stubborn children, not in perfect harmony with our Father. Jesus proved, however, that it is possible to be incarnated and at the same time one with our Creator. In this respect, Jesus gives us hope: We can attain this state of harmony.