To believe in Jesus as the Word of God is to know God personally and truly.
How can I know God? For some people, the main issue is whether God exists at all. Across the centuries philosophers and theologians have offered arguments or “proofs” for the existance of God. Many people today, however, are more puzzeled by God. The issue for these people is “gods” not God. In this pluralistic context, how can we know God personally and truly.
Our situation today is increasing similar to the situation faced by Christians in the first century. Those early Christians declared the good news about Jesus to a world familiar with many philosophies and religions. Todays news media continues to make us aware of the presence of religous groups other than Christian Churches.
Our lesson today will remind us that God's supreme revelation of Himself is through His Son, Jesus. To believe in Jesus is to know God personally and truly.
1. What is the earliest memory of life?
2. What is the oldest fact of my family history that I know?
3. What is the oldest fact about the history of the world that I know?
God in the Beginning
Compare John 1:1-2 with Genesis 1:1.
Jesus was present in creation so He makes possible a new creation.
4. How has Jesus made you a new creation?
The Creator's Signature
John 1:3
Who created the world? Christians contend that God created the world. Futhermore, John reminded us that God the Son, the Word, was involved in the creation of the universe. Jesus was the devine agent of creation. John's primary concern in the opening of his gospel was with the “Who” not the “how”.
Life Light
John 1:4-5
(make two columns darkness and the other light)List the types of darkness. (spirtual darkness)
List the types of light.
5. How can darkenss be transformed with light?
The transforming of spiritual darkness but knowing God through faith in Jesus.
Family Rights
John 1 10-13
Jesus was neither recognized nor recieved by His own. In fact, He was rejected. (read vs. 10 -11)
6. Recall a time when you were rejected and how did it make you feel?
No matter what kind of rejection we have encountered, Jesus will accept anyone who believes in Him. (read vs. 12-13)
Jesus gives us the right to bo members of God's family to thoes who believe in Him. Joining God's family involves more than recognizing the name, “Christ” it involves believing in Him as Lord.
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