What does Jesus Reveal to Us about God? (John 5:19)
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What does John 5:19 Show Us About the Character of God?
5:19 (John 5:19). And Jesus responded by telling them, “Most surely, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself except what He sees the Father do; for whatever the Father does, the Son likewise does in the same manner.” The Gospel of John, though it is a basic concept of the New Testament that Jesus exposes God to us, stands out as one of the most important books in the New Testament in terms of revealing this central principle.
- The Gospel of John, more than any other New Testament book, aspires to demonstrate that Jesus was God in the flesh and, as a result, can be believed when He urges people to place their faith in Him as the only way to obtain everlasting life (John 3:16; John 5:24; John 6:47).
- Jesus is the means through which God is shown to this world.
- Instead, He is referring to the spiritual appearance of God.
- In spite of the fact that Jesus is entirely God, this does not imply that God Himself is a tanned, Middle-Eastern Jewish guy in his mid-thirties with a beard, dark brown hair, and calloused hands from many days of carpentry labor in the Middle East.
- This is the reality that Jesus reveals in John 5:19, according to the Bible.
- Throughout Jesus’ whole earthly mission, he accomplished nothing that God was not already doing, and nothing that God would not eventually do himself.
- It follows, in a same vein, that God does nothing that Jesus would not approve of himself.
- As a result, whatever the Father does, Jesus will likewise do as well.
- As a result, when Jesus declines to burn down a city because the people have rejected Him and His teaching (Luke 9:54-55), it implies that God would also refrain from doing so.
- In addition, he does not judge, but rather freely forgives.
- Consider how Jesus may act in that scenario or how Jesus could respond to that person.
Once you have grasped this concept, you will have a better understanding of God’s thoughts and actions. God is shown to us via Jesus, who demonstrates how God behaves and acts. If you can’t see Jesus doing or saying anything, then it’s likely that God would also refrain from doing or saying it.
What does John 10:30 Show Us About the Character of God?
The Gospel of John 10:30. My Father and I are one and the same. Furthermore, Jesus explains in John 10:30 that He and the Father are of one thought and intent, indicating that their activities are a perfect model for how God should act. When Jesus says, “I and my Father are one,” he is not necessarily alluding to the doctrine of trinitarian unity (though that is part of it). The Father’s values, aims, and purpose are completely linked with Jesus’ goals, values, purpose, mission, and vision, which Jesus is asserting.
This is a significant truth because there have been some in Christianity who have argued that the “God of the Old Testament” was a God of law, vengeance, and warfare, who desired blood sacrifice to appease His wrath and bloody violence against His enemies, and who desired blood sacrifice to appease His wrath.
Nonetheless, if God the Father came to the world by violence and slaughter, and Jesus came to the world through love and forgiveness, wouldn’t these two ways be diametrically opposed to one another?
God the Father and Jesus Christ do not engage in a game of “Good Cop, Bad Cop” with humans as they do with other creatures.
There is no schism or schizophrenia in the Godhead; there is no schizophrenia in the Triune God.
What does John 14:9 Show Us About the Character of God?
14:9 (John 14:9) “Have I been with you for such a long time, and yet you have not recognized Me, Philip?” Jesus inquired. “How can you demand, ‘Show us the Father,’ when anyone who has seen Me has also seen the Father?” he asks. The disciples, like so many other followers of Jesus, wished to have a more personal relationship with the Almighty. However, the disciples, like many other followers of Jesus, were unaware that Jesus was in the process of completely revealing to them what God was like.
- They desired to glimpse the glory of God, just as Moses desired to do in Exodus 33:18, and they were successful.
- “He who has seen Me has seen the Father,” says the Savior.
- I’ve been demonstrating God’s character to you.
- It follows that if you have witnessed what I do, you have witnessed what the Father does.
- Although it is unknown whether or not the disciples understood Jesus’ statements, it is apparent that the majority of Christians today have not yet grasped the significance of these frightening words.
- Instead of striking down His adversaries and commanding that His followers keep their distance from offenders, God in the Bible appeared to forgive His enemies and regularly dined with sinners.
- To comprehend why the disciples ultimately questioned Jesus, “When are you going to start performing the things that God does?” is reasonable.
Jesus essentially tells them that what they have seen and heard in Him is the actual revelation of God, and that if it conflicts with their preconceived notions of what God is like, they must modify their preconceived notions of God.
By looking at Jesus, people will be able to see the Father.
The Father’s “dark side” was never shown to us during Jesus’ earthly career, thus if God genuinely has a dark and violent side, and this side never arises during Jesus’ earthly mission, then Jesus would be lying when He claims that He exposes the Father to us.
Either the statements of Jesus can be accepted, indicating that God is non-violent like Jesus, or God does have a violent streak that is not seen in Jesus, indicating that Jesus is lying.
In the same way that Jesus does not lie, God does not either.
He provides us with a complete revelation of God.
As a result, because Jesus does not disclose a dark and violent strain in God’s character, it follows that God does not possess such a violent streak in his nature.
The Hebrew Scriptures do not have to be written off as hopelessly erroneous; rather, they may be examined through a lens of the crucified Christ to discover what they truly say about God and his goal of redemption for mankind, as well as sin and humanity’s response to God’s plan of redemption.
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Like Father, like Son: Ten Ways Jesus Christ Reveals God’s Identity
When God’s people of Israel were living in the Old Testament, they were aware of God as their father, but only in a broad sense. For example, because God is the creator of all things, he might be referred to as “father.” Jesus Christ, on the other hand, exposes a whole other aspect of God’s fatherhood: he reveals, as St. Paul says, “Abba” (see Romans 8:15), which is a Syriac term that literally means “my father.” Abbai is a term that purposely conjures up images of the family, and it is a word of closeness.
Furthermore, this Abbais is not only addressing God as father in a familial and intimate manner, but it is also addressing God the Father as the First Person of the Most Holy Trinity, in the Person of God the Father.
For example, we read in John 1:18 that “no one has ever seen God; the only-begotten Son, who is in the heart of the Father, he has shown him to us.” Another way to put it is as we read in Matthew 11:27 and Luke 10:22, “All things have been entrusted to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father save the Son and anybody to whom the Son chooses to disclose him.” As a result, how does Jesus disclose the nature of God the Father to us?
Examine 10 ways (among others!) in which the revelation of Jesus invites us into the mystery of his filial connection with God the Father, as revealed by the Holy Spirit.
1.The Incarnation(John 1:1-14)
Shepherds’ adoration and veneration Matthias Stomer, around the year 1625 The Incarnation is the exterior prolonging and expansion of the Son’s procession, which is symbolized by the Virgin Mary. Jesus told them, “If God were your Father, you would love me,” as we read in John 8:42. “I came not of my own volition, but he sent me,” Jesus said. Because of the Incarnation, the invisible Father’s justice and mercy, as well as his love and providential care for his chosen creatures, have a tangible manifestation in Christ.
2.The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple(Luke 2:41-51)
A painting by William Holman Hunt, titled The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple, dating from around 1854. “Did you not realize that I had to be in my Father’s house?” Jesus asks Mary and Joseph as they reunite after their separation. A Father who is not the same as St. Joseph himself, who is only our Lord’s foster-father, to name a few differences.
3.His Preaching(Matthew 5-7)
Carl Bloch’s Sermon on the Mount was published in 1877. According to Mark 1:14, “after John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee and preached the message of God to the people.” The Sermon on the Mount, which stresses God’s paternity, is the most well-known example of this type of teaching in the Bible.
In fact, the word “Father” is used 17 times in the speech to refer to God. What is the purpose of emphasizing God’s paternity in the sermon? Why? Because Jesus is God the Son, and he is asking us to be God’s sons and daughters by calling us to be sons and daughters through him, with him, and in him.
4.His Works(John 5)
Christ Healing the Blind, by El Greco, ca. 1570 (Not alone do the teachings of Jesus bear witness to the existence of God the Father, but so do his deeds as well. All of Jesus’ deeds, including his healings, miracles, and other actions, demonstrate his magnificence as the Son of God. If I am not performing the works of my Father, then believe me; if I am doing them, even if you do not believe me, trust the works so that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father, as our Lord himself says.
5.His Interior Life(Luke 3:21-22; 9:28-36)
Raphael’s The Agony in the Garden (ca. 1504) is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Our Lord shows us that his prayer is all about turning as Son to the Father, and that his petition is also all about the Father turning as well, in the form of testimony to his Son. As an example, in both the Baptism and the Transfiguration, Jesus Christ is praying, and as he is doing so, a voice from heaven declares him to be the Beloved Son of God. By joining ourselves to the internal life of Christ, we are able to penetrate the secrets of the heavenly realm.
6.The Passion(Matthew 26-27; Mark 14-15; Luke 22-23; John 13-19)
“The Crucifixion,” by Fra Angelico, ca. 1420-1423 (Nothing expresses the love of the Father more clearly than the Passion of Christ, which demonstrates that the Father’s limitless love for people extends even to his only-begotten Son. It is notably the Crucifixion that expresses the Father’s unfailing love for the world, a love that compels him to send his only begotten Son to death in order to redeem us from our sins. At the anguish of the garden, Jesus’ personal submission to the will of the Father, portrayed never more forcefully than in this moment, demonstrates his own oneness of will with the will of the Father.
7.The Church’s Great Commission(Matthew 28:16-20)
Ascension, John Singleton Copley was born in 1775. Just prior to his ascension into heaven, Jesus assigns his Catholic Church the responsibility of teaching and baptizing all peoples around the world. The baptismal ritual itself reveals to us the three individuals who make up one God: when we are baptized into Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection, we are doing so in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, not only in the name of Christ. The three persons of God are different, yet they are also consubstantial, coequal, and coeternal in their natures.
8.The Sending of the Holy Spirit(Acts 2)
C. 1268, Duccio di Buoninsegna, The Descent of the Holy Spirit Acts 2 tells the story of the first Christian Pentecost, which occurred 50 days after Easter and commemorates the establishment of the Church. Holy Spirit comes upon the faithful as the Church’s foundational gift and soul, transforming them into new creatures in Christ. And what, exactly, has this to do with God the Father? Everything, since Jesus makes it very plain that the Holy Spirit is the fulfillment of the Father’s promise (see Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5).
9.The Infusion of Faith(John 3:36)
Jacopo Tintoretto’s The Last Supper (ca. 1592-1594) is a masterpiece of Renaissance painting. We are made even more personally acquainted with God the Father by the infusion of theological virtue of faith into our intellect, which allows the revelation of God the Father to become even more personal. In fact, as Christ explains in the Gospels, faith is already the beginning of eternal life: “He who believes in the Son has eternal life” (Jn 3:36). It is important to note that he states “has eternal life,” not “shall have eternal life.” But, if not the knowledge and love of the Triune God, what is eternal life if not this?
Christ states, “And this is eternal life,” referring to knowing God as the one genuine God and Jesus Christ as the only true God who has sent him (John 17:3).
10.Our Own Testimony to Christ(Matthew 10:32; Mark 8:38; Luke 9:26)
Christ Carrying the Cross, by El Greco, approx. 1577–1587, is a religious painting. The perfection of the Christian life of faith, hope, and charity is found in our adherence to Christ crucified, for the savior asks that we take up our cross and follow him. “So every one who acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven,” Jesus says. “So every one who acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven” (Mt 10:32). Although these are not the only ways in which our Lord reveals the Father, these 10 methods provide a comprehensive, though quick, summary of our Lord’s revelation of the Father.
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Jesus Reveals God
The Bible teaches that there is only one God. There are no two Gods, or three Gods, or a thousand Gods in existence. Christianity is a monotheistic faith, which means that there is only one God. That is why the arrival of Jesus Christ in the world sparked such intense debate among the communities where he lived at the time.
“A stumbling block to Jews…”
Humanity first learned about God via his Son, Jesus Christ, who is “the brilliance of God’s glory and the precise expression of his essence,” according to the Bible (Hebrews 1:3). Jesus referred to God as his Father (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 23:34; John 10:15), and he stated, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 23:34; John 10:15). (John 14:9). “I and the Father are one,” he declared emphatically (John 10:30). “My Lord and my God!” Thomas addressed Jesus after his resurrection as “My Lord and my God!” (See also John 20:28.) Jesus Christ was the Son of God.
According to the Shema’ (Deuteronomy 6:4), which has long served as the foundation of Jewish belief, “The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” Yet, here was a man who claimed to be the one and only Son of God, a man who possessed great biblical comprehension as well as the ability to perform miracles.
- But what about God’s Son?
- “As a result, the Jews made an even greater effort to murder him,” according to John 5:18.
- The Jews finally put Christ to death because they believed he had blasphemed God by making the following statements: “Do you claim to be the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” the high priest inquired of him.
- “And you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Mighty One, descending on the clouds of heaven,” says the Bible.
The high priest ripped his clothing to shreds. “Can you tell me why we need any more witnesses?” he inquired. “You’ve heard the profanity. Now listen up. “What are your thoughts?” They unanimously declared him to be deserving of death. (Matthew 14:61–64)
“…Foolishness to Gentiles”
Humanity first learned about God via his Son, Jesus Christ, who is “the splendour of God’s glory and the precise image of his essence” (Colossians 1:15-16). (Hebrews 1:3). (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 23:34; John 10:15) Jesus addressed God as “Father” (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 23:34; John 10:15) and said, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). “I and the Father are one,” he asserted emphatically in his speech (John 10:30). Thomas hailed Jesus as “My Lord and my God!” after the resurrection of Jesus.
- This was something the Jews could not tolerate.
- The fact that Jesus was a divine teacher was accepted by some Jewish authorities (John 3:2).
- How could God be both one and God at the same time, and yet be both one and God?
- The Jews finally put Christ to death because they believed he had blasphemed God by making the following claims: ‘Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?,’ the high priest inquired of him.
- What he didn’t understand was why they needed any more witnesses.
- Which of these statements is accurate?” They all agreed that he was deserving of death and sentenced him accordingly.
“I am the gate”
Many long-held and beloved – but mistaken – conceptions about God, God’s ways of being and doing, and God’s desires were shattered throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry. He shed light on facts that had previously only been hinted to in the Old Testament. It was he who said that the only way for anybody to be saved was via him: “I am the gate; whomever enters through me will be saved” (John 10:9). “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” Jesus declared in his announcement. “There is no other way to the Father but through me” (John 14:6).
He will yield great fruit if he continues with me and I remain with him; aside from me you can do nothing.
Jesus is God
Although Jesus did not abolish the monotheistic demand in Deuteronomy 6:4, he did make it more explicit. Rather, Jesus went above and beyond what anybody had thought it would mean for God to be one with the universe. According to the Gospel of John, while God is the one and only God, the everlasting Word lived alongside God and was God at the same time (John 1:1-2). The Word became flesh and voluntarily relinquished the privileges of divinity, despite the fact that he was fully divine. He, who was in his very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but humbled himself by taking on the very nature of a servant and being made in the image of a human being.
- (6:6–8) Philippians 2:6–8 Jesus was both completely human and entirely heavenly at the same time.
- This time of incarnation was marked by the Son’s continued union with his Father in heaven throughout.
- “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9).
- “I accomplish nothing on my own, but only express what the Father has taught me,” says the apostle Paul (John 8:28).
- Jesus came to earth in order to die as a sacrifice for our sins.
- He came to begin the preaching of the gospel across the entire globe.
- In particular, he helped to bring the Father-Son connection that exists inside the Godhead into the realm of human awareness.
In this light, Jesus’ sermon on the Passover (John 13-17) is particularly noteworthy. What an eye-opening revelation concerning the nature of God! Perhaps much more stunning is Jesus’ subsequent revelation concerning God’s intended method of communicating with people.
Humans share in the divine nature!
In the presence of his apostles, Jesus declared: “Whoever possesses my orders and obeys them is he who loves me.” ‘He who loves me will also be loved by my Father, and I myself will love him and demonstrate my affection for him’ (John 14:21). God desires to bring humanity closer to himself via a meaningful love connection — the same love that the Father and Son share. To those in whom such love is at work, God is revealed to them. “If anybody loves me, he will obey my teaching,” Jesus continued to explain.
- He who does not love me will not follow my teachings, and vice versa.
- God dwells in people who come to him via trust in Jesus Christ, devoting themselves to conduct their lives in accordance with his will and principles.
- And you will be blessed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38).
- The Holy Spirit resides within the hearts of Christians.
- “The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” “I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and sacrificed himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).
- There is, however, only one God.
- “For in Christ, all of the fullness of the Deity manifests itself in physical form,” says the apostle Paul (Colossians 2:9).
- As a result of our participation in Christ and our confidence in him, we can become heirs to God’s divine essence!
- He has given us his most significant and valuable promises in order that you may share in the divine nature and avoid the pollution that has engulfed the world as a result of the wants of bad people.
Christ – the perfect revelation of God
What was the method through which Jesus Christ revealed God? In everything he did and taught, Jesus revealed the nature of God.
- Jesus died and was risen from the dead in order for mankind to be rescued and reconciled to God, and for them to be granted eternal life in the presence of God. “If, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him by the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, may we be saved through his life!” says Romans 5:10-11. Furthermore, we express our gratitude to God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now been reconciled,” says the author. It was through Jesus that God disclosed his goal to build an all-encompassing spiritual community that would transcend all racial and national boundaries (Ephesians 2:14-22)
- It was through him that Jesus showed God as the Father of those who are reborn in Christ. The wonderful destiny that God has promised to his people was revealed through Jesus. The indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit provides us with a foretaste of that future splendor right here and now in this world. According to Ephesians 1:14, the Spirit is “a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance.” Jesus also testified to the reality of two distinct but coexisting gods, the Father and the Son. Our concept of God’s oneness must accommodate the existence of Father and Son, as well as the existence of more than one Person inside the Godhead. The titles of God from the Old Testament were frequently attributed to Christ by the writers of the New Testament. As a result, they demonstrated not just what Christ was like, but also what God was like, for Jesus is the revelation of the Father, and he and the Father are one in essence. As we investigate what it is like to be like Jesus Christ, we discover more about God.
Here are the remaining sections of God Is.
- An introduction
- Chapters 1 and 2: In quest of the Eternal
- Chapter 3: “The Lord our God, the Lord is one”
- Chapter 5: “One in three and three in one”
- And chapters 6 and 7: Humanity’s connection with God.
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‘In the past, God spoke with our forebears via the prophets at various times and in various ways, but in these latter days, he has communicated with us through his Son, whom God named heir to all things and through whom he created the universe,’ says the Bible (Hebrews 1:1-2) Part 2 of a three-part series Undoubtedly, one of the most difficult challenges for both Christians and non-believers is reconciling the discrepancies between their conceptions of God in the Old Testament and their conceptions of Jesus in the New Testament.
- These points of view might appear to be in opposition to one another unless we recognize a fundamental truth: the Old Testament only provided a partial insight of God’s essence, but Jesus provides us with a clear and flawless image of God.
- ‘In the past, God spoke with our forebears via the prophets at various times and in various ways, but in these latter days, he has communicated with us through his Son, whom God named heir of all things and through whom he created the universe’ (Hebrews 1:1-2).
- He spoke with us through messengers, prophets, and monarchs in order to demonstrate his purposes.
- However, we were unable to grasp the complete scope of God’s character via the limited revelation they provided, so God sent Jesus to express His full essence to us.
- For example, God’s justice is demonstrated in the Old Testament, and God’s kindness is demonstrated in Jesus.
- However, while the Old Testament demonstrates God’s righteousness, it is Jesus who has made that righteousness available to us.
- However, it was Jesus who displayed these traits to us in their whole and in their entirety.
No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the right hand of the Father, has revealed himself to us ” (John 1:17-18).
The unseen God is represented by him as “the image of the invisible God, the firstborn above all creation” (Colossians 1:15).
God’s love, according to I John 4:8, is described.
John continued by explaining, “God’s love for us was demonstrated in this way: He sent his one and only Son into the world so that we can live through him.
What a wonderful reality it is that Jesus was sent to reveal God’s true essence to us in its entirety.
To grasp this concept, remember that Jesus took on human form so that He could engage with us in ways that we could see, hear, and comprehend. As a result, we are putting our faith in Him. Part 3 will be discussed in detail tomorrow. The Word Became Real in the Flesh
Jesus Shows Us God the Father
Philip responds to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that is sufficient for us.” “Hast I been with you for such a long time, and yet have you not recognized me, Philip?” Jesus inquires of him. He who has seen me has seen the Father; and how can thou say, “Show us the Father?” when he himself has seen the Father. Do you not understand that I am in the Father and that the Father is in me? The words that I speak unto you are not said on my behalf; rather, the Father who dwelleth in me is the one who does the deeds.
- How many human beings alive today have ever had the opportunity to witness God?
- How many of us know what He looks like?
- Godcryorbleedoreatortake off His shoesorbe born: how many of us have witnessed these events?
- But Jesus is also God, and He came to Earth to take on the form of a human being in order to demonstrate His divinity.
- These individuals had the opportunity to “see” God with their own eyes since they lived during the time of Jesus Christ.
- Jesus’ companions and disciples had several opportunities to witness Him in person, to observe how He responded to the events taking place around Him, to witness what He was capable of doing for others, and to witness just how wonderful and magnificent He truly was.
- He lived a spotless life, was crucified unjustly, and then resurrected from the dead to save mankind!
Jesus’ existence on Earth demonstrated to everyone the aspects of God the Father that he desired to demonstrate about Himself.
In addition, none of us alive now has ever had the opportunity to see Jesus “in person,” because He has already ascended (gone back up) into heaven to be with God the Father once again.
People who place their faith in Jesus have the opportunity to experience spiritual life!
You might not be able to gaze up into the sky and “see” God with your own two eyes right now, but you can do so through Jesus.
By knowing Jesus, we can come to know God the Father, who is revealed to us through Him.
Answer: »Do I actually KNOW Jesus and God the Father, or do I merely know a lot of facts about them?» Is it possible for me to continue to learn more and more about God the Father?» Is it possible for me to have a personal connection with God the Father as a result of Jesus’ sacrifice?
Understanding God through Jesus — Jesus was in nature God himself.
This is the fourth installment in a four-part series on “Who is God?”
Jesus is in his nature God himself
When you read in the Bible about the almighty God, the one who created everything, it’s difficult to even begin to comprehend his nature and attributes. And when you first read about some of the things God did in the Old Testament, it’s easy to feel perplexed or even skeptical of the God who created the world. That is one of the reasons I am grateful that Jesus walked the planet as a completely human and totally divine being. By studying Jesus’ words and deeds, we can gain a better understanding of God’s character.
- As you will see in the following verses, he was (and continues to be) the God of nature.
- In response, Jesus said, “Don’t you know who I am, Philip, even after all this time that I have been among you?” Anyone who has seen me has also seen the Father, and vice versa.
- (See also John 14:9) And who, having been created in the image of God, did not see equality with God as something to be sought.
- The Bible says (Colossians 1:19-20) Because in Christ, the totality of the Deity manifests itself in bodily form.
What do you think?
1. Some people believe that Jesus was only a prophet, a teacher, or a decent human being. Who was he, according to the passages that came before him?
Jesus’ life shows his amazing love for us
Many examples of Jesus’ love may be found in the chronicles of his life recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the first four books of the New Testament, which are the first four books of the Bible. As part of this online Bible study, we’ll look at several passages that demonstrate God’s unconditional love in action. Relevant:What exactly does it mean to be “saved” or “born again” imply in the Bible?
Jesus came as a servant
Despite the fact that Jesus was God manifested in the flesh, he came as a servant. He was extremely concerned about everyone’s well-being and committed his life to assisting those in need. And so it was with the Son of Man, who did not come only to be served but rather to serve and sacrifice his life as a ransom for the sins of many. (Matthew 10:45) When it comes to your attitude, it should be the same as that of Christ Jesus, who, despite the fact that he was God in his very essence, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but humbled himself by taking on the very character of a servant and being formed in the image of man.
What do you think?
Do you find it incredible that God, the Creator of everything, would choose to come in the shape of a servant?
2. What is the reason for this or why is it not? 3. What do you think Jesus’ motivation was for coming as a servant? 4. What can we take away from Jesus’ life and teachings?
Jesus loves everyone, both rich and poor
Jesus does not prefer any one person over another. He loves everyone, regardless of their circumstances—whether they are Jews or Gentiles, wealthy or impoverished, popular or unpopular, liked or loathed. Indeed, there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile; the same Lord reigns over all and lavishes blessings on all who call upon him, as Scripture states: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” The book of Romans (Romans 10:1-13)
Make it personal
5. What lessons can we take away from Jesus when it comes to picking and choosing? 6. Do you have a favorite or two that you stick with? Is this something that God would want you to put effort into solving?
Jesus loved those whom he corrected
When Jesus spoke to an adulterous woman at a well, he used gentle language to assist her in confronting her sins (John 4:1-26). Whenever he reprimanded his followers, he did it with compassion and consideration for them as individuals (Luke 22:45-46). Similar to this, when he scolded the Pharisees, he did so in the hope that they would repent of their immoral ways. When we believe it is appropriate to speak with people about their concerns, we might take a cue from Jesus. Instead of lashing out at people in rage, we should express loving care for them.
The apostle Paul emphasized this point in the following verse from his epistle to the Galatians: But keep an eye on yourself, or you can find yourself in the same situation.
(2 Corinthians 6:1-2) (Galatians 6:1)
What do you think?
7. What do you believe Jesus was thinking when he scolded people? Do you believe he was merely trying to punish them, or do you believe he was trying to assist them? Please include an explanation for your response. 8. What are the most important points Paul makes in Galatians 6:1-2? 9. Do you correct others with love, rather than with wrath, when you do so? If this is the case, how can you correct others in a loving manner? When correcting someone, what is one instance in which you should exhibit more kindness than you normally would?
Jesus even loved those who were going to kill him
Jesus was well aware that he would be crucified before he arrived in Jerusalem at the conclusion of his earthly life. “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who murder the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I want to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks beneath her wings, but you were not willing!” he exclaimed, referring to the city of Jerusalem and its residents (Luke 13:34)
What do you think?
When a hen gathers her eggs, what do you suppose she is doing with her wings? Twelve. How might contemplating Jesus’ compassion and care for people who were about to kill him help you better comprehend God?
Do you know Jesus?
This online Bible study was created to assist believers in Jesus in their spiritual growth as well as their personal lives. If you are familiar with Christ, you will get the most out of these pages, because it is only through his love and power that we can genuinely change. If you have not yet come to know Jesus as your Savior and Lord, I would want to extend an invitation to you to do so. Make the following your own personal prayer: I believe that you are the Son of God, and I am in desperate need of your assistance.
I welcome you to be my Savior and Lord, and I implore you to assist me in following you for the remainder of my days on this earth.
Thank you for loving me, forgiving me, and embracing me as your kid. I appreciate all you’ve done. If you prayed this prayer, you have been accepted into the God’s family. God has plans for you that will completely revolutionize your life. You are in for an incredible journey ahead of you!
Memory verse
For God was delighted to have all of his fullness reside inside him and to use him to reconcile all things to himself, whether they be things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, which was shed on the cross of Calvary. The Bible says (Colossians 1:19-20)
Make it personal
1. Is Jesus the Son of God? In this online Bible study, you will be asked to explain your response in light of the Scriptures. 2. Has believing that Jesus is God aided your understanding of God’s character? What is the reason for this or why is it not? 3. Did Jesus make a special effort to establish friendships with wealthy or powerful individuals? 4. Do you make an extra effort to become acquainted with wealthy or influential people? 5. What adjustments, if any, do you think you should make in the way you interact with other people?
- What about Jesus’ example strikes you as the most amazing?
- Despite the fact that he is God, Jesus came to the world in the form of a servant.
- So, what are some of the things you may do to help them out?
- Read Philippians 2:6 in its entirety.
- Do you ever “grab” (or labor really hard) in order to establish oneself in a position of power over other individuals?
- If yes, what is one method you have used to do this?
- What have you learnt from Jesus’ example about not “grasping” is a good question.
- Say a brief prayer, imploring God to assist you in being a more effective servant to others.
5 Times Jesus Showed Us the Way
Crosswalk.com is a website that provides information on crossing streets. Author who contributes to the work Because He was so distinct from the rest of us, Jesus is still living in us today. His deeds have attracted the attention of mankind from the beginning of time and will continue to do so till the end of the universe. In response to Jesus’ life-giving teachings, which stood in sharp contrast to the worldly ideals that were prevalent at the time, large crowds would assemble and follow him throughout the city.
Those words are still relevant today.
When we are granted the authority to accomplish anything, it indicates that we have been given a charge as well as the necessary equipment.
Jesus obviously assigned us this job, but where did He provide us with the tools we needed to complete it? Explore several texts where Jesus demonstrated to us that His more difficult ways are not out of reach for us. Lightstock provided the image.
1. He promoted serving as being greater than being served.
Jesus exemplified God’s goal of having a servant’s heart and sharing it with others. In Matthew 20:26-28, Jesus teaches a revolutionary way of thinking about hierarchical relationships. In verse 26, he stated, “Whoever wishes to be a leader among you must first serve as your servant.” “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve others, and to offer his life as a ransom for many,” he says in verse 28, exemplifying this himself: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” A large part of Jesus’ effectiveness as a leader may be attributed to the acts that accompanied His teachings.
John 13:13-15 reminds us that we are not superior to others since even the greatest of men came down to serve.
I have set a good example for you to follow.
2. He used His authority for others.
As recorded in Matthew 23:13, Jesus declares, “Woe betide you professors of religious law and you Pharisees! What anguish awaits you!” Hypocrites!” This continues with incredible depth and clarity for a long time. Jesus usually taught via parables, but in this instance, He was direct and to the point. Is it possible to be direct while simultaneously being gentle? When we are connected to the appropriate cause, as Jesus demonstrated, anything is possible. Remembering our goal to preach faith, hope, and love across the globe, Jesus’ cause in this place was for justice and representation for the impoverished and misguided people.
“Speak out for those who are unable to speak for themselves; guarantee justice for those who are being crushed,” reads Proverbs 31:8-9.
Competition is severe in the job, in schools, and even when it comes to receiving medical treatment or government assistance.
If you are able to connect with the reward of being a part of someone’s development, try to picture the investment you would be making in another person’s life by using whatever advantage you may have to help someone else succeed.
3. He offered acceptance.
There are a variety of ways in which we might accept others, and Jesus was not picky about how He applied acceptance. Throughout Jesus’ life, He was known to embrace children who came up to Him and ask for forgiveness. However, we can also consider this as an example of welcoming people who are searching for the path that should be taken. His aim in doing this was to educate the multitudes to be as open to the kingdom of God as the children were to Jesus. There is no one who better epitomizes learning, curiosity, and life than children.
In Matthew 7:7, Jesus instructed us to “carry on searching, and you will find.” Continue to knock, and the door will eventually be opened for you.” In trying to push someone to change the instant we realize what they need to change, we risk cutting them off from the insight they may require to make a genuinely beneficial adjustment in their life.
It has the potential to provide serenity to a situation or clarity to someone’s life.
One thief put Jesus to the test, claiming that if Jesus was genuinely who he claimed to be, he should rescue himself.
In that time, Jesus accepted his apologies and encouraged him by telling him that he would have a position with Jesus in paradise if he repented.
When someone offers you an apology, keep in mind the new position of authority and power that you have gained as a result of the apology and utilize it for good, just as Jesus did. Lightstock provided the image.
4. He protected people with grace.
A woman who has been caught in adultery is brought before Jesus by the Pharisees at the beginning of chapter 8. They wanted to know what punishment He considered appropriate for her wrongdoing, and they attempted to force Him into saying something that they might use against Him in the future. When asked who should throw the first stone, Jesus said, “Let the one who has never sinned cast the first stone!” The accusers began to dissipate, and towards the end of the night, just Jesus and the lady remained.
“Go, and don’t sin any more.” Following this experience, Jesus goes to the audience and teaches them, saying, “I am the light of the world.” ‘If you follow me, you will not have to walk in the dark, for you will have the light that leads to life,’ says the Savior.
As a consequence, you will be free of bondage and will have a heart that is sincerely remorseful.
5. He embodied forgiveness.
With His death on the cross, Jesus quite literally became the embodiment of forgiveness for us. Do you ever feel like you just can’t compete with someone like that? If this is the case, it is a positive development! We would never be able to compete with this, and as a result, He has provided a means for us to be effective with people. We would have no vine to draw from if this act of forgiveness had not taken place. Despite the fact that we are probably aware of our gratitude, I understand how it might leave us feeling as if there is nothing left to do.
- The key to understanding this is found in the book of Luke 23:34.
- Eventually, he was able to discover how to be sympathetic toward other people in his heart.
- This is something we can accomplish as well.
- They are almost certainly linked to interpersonal connections.
- Thinkstock provided the image used in this post.
Serving as Jesus
Jesus has paved the road for us to make a difference in the lives of others. People were cured in one manner or another in each of the cases listed above. It is through those who serve others that kindness is refilled, peace is found in those who are protected, hope is restored via those who accept, faith is brought to works by grace, and love is built on forgiveness. It is no coincidence that everything that Jesus demonstrated corresponds to the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23,1 Corinthians 13:3-4).
Faith, hope, and love are the only constants in the world that provide life to individuals, and they should be our ultimate objective in determining how to best serve the world we live in.
If we remain in Him, we will be able to grow fruit from Him that we may share with others from a servant’s heart.
Kyle Blevins is a family guy who lives just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee, with his wife and two boys.
He works as a software developer. Mr. Smith is a leader at a top Fortune 500 firm who is well-known for his powerful encouragement and contagious smile. His writing is driven by a desire to restore hope to people and to link them to Jesus via his ministry. Lightstock provided the image.