Scripture reading: John 1:1-18 (NIV) 1. No one can reveal God, except Jesus, His Son! Verse 18
a) Jesus explains what He himself is and what He has seen! b) Jesus is the Word and has been from the beginning! Verse 1 c) The Word is Creator! Verse 3 d) The Word is life giver and sustainer! Verse 4 e) The Word is revelator! Verse 9 2. Jesus Speaks for God by putting His Word into living flesh and blood among men! Verse 14 Jesus shows us: a) God’s Glory b) God’s Grace: verse 16 c) God’s Truth: verse 17 3. Jesus Speaks to Jews and Gentiles in words that allow all who believe in Him to become children of God! Verses 10-13 a) Everyone does not hear Jesus’ words as the word of God the creator! b) Each person must accept or reject what Jesus says to them. c) All who believe are born of the will of God into His family! 4. All other means of revelation are simply an extension of Jesus’ revelation! a) Holy Spirit! The real and invisible presence of Christ in every believer today! b) Pray for a “word” from God! Rhema: The personal utterance of God to believers through the Holy Spirit c) Bible! Graphe: written Word of God! d) Church e) Circumstances Summary: 1. No one can reveal God except Jesus, His Son! Verse 18 2. Jesus Speaks for God by putting His Word into living flesh and blood among men! Verse 14 3. Jesus Speaks to Jews and Gentiles in words that allow all who believe in Him to become children of God! Verses 10-13 4. All other means of revelation are simply an extension of Jesus’ revelation! So What? > Accept Jesus as your Savior and Lord! > Turn your ears to the Son to know the heart of the Father! > Read the Bible and listen for God to speak to you!
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