Christians have claimed that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. God has walked among us as a man. Therefore God knows what we go through and we can know God through Jesus. Jesus Christ the God/man becomes the perfect bridge between God and humanity.
1. Circle the keywords or phrases in the following Scriptures.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 (NIV)
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (NIV)
Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?. John 14:9 (NIV)
The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Hebrews 1:3 (NIV)
…while we wait for the blessed hope-- the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, Titus 2:13 (NIV)
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. Revelation 1:17,18 (NIV)
2. What do the above passages tell us about:
Jesus as God Jesus as Man Jesus as Savior Jesus and the Father
Memorize ***John 1:1***
Strengthening Your Walk:
Answering the following questions regarding Salvation will help you to grow and learn more regarding God’s Word. Look up the Scripture references to find the answers.
Jesus forgives sins:
1. Read Mark 2:1-12.
2. In claiming to forgive sins, how is Jesus claiming to be God?
3. How does he back up his claim?
4. What was the reaction of the crowd?
The humanity of Jesus:
1. Read Philippians 2:5-11.
2. What does this passage say about the humanity of Jesus?
3. What does it mean when it says “He humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross?
4. What does it mean when it says “every knee will bow… and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord?