Jesus The Messenger

How is Jesus really described in the Bible? How does Jesus describe himself? In the book of Matthew: 19: 16 - 17 "And behold, one came and said unto him, "good master, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" And he said unto him, "why callest thou me good? (there is) none good but one, (i.e.) God, but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments." matthew 23 9 "and call no man father upon the earth: for one is your father which is in heaven" Matthew 24 36 "but of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my father only". Matthew 14 23 "and when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray" . If Jesus is God or a part of God then why did he pray? I will be paying my respects to jesus this christmas, happy holidays whoever you are.