What Jesus teaches about The Nature of God
Introduction
Welcome to another fulfilling session of our short Bible study! Today, we will be exploring the valuable lessons that Jesus teaches us about the nature of God. This is a subject that has the potential to transform your understanding of God and significantly influence your Christian journey.
As Christians, knowing God is not enough; understanding His nature is paramount. Let’s delve into what Jesus, our perfect example and mirror of God’s character, teaches about God’s nature.
Bible Verse
John 14:9 (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’?”
Meaning
This scripture provides a profound revelation about God’s nature. Jesus asserts that His life, actions, and teachings are perfect reflections of God’s nature. Therefore, studying Jesus provides us with rich insight into who God is.
God, being Spirit, remains invisible to man. However, through Jesus Christ, His incarnated form, we see a complete and accurate representation of His character. This truth is reflected in Hebrews 1:3, where Christ is described as “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being . . .”
God’s nature is filled with love, mercy, forgiveness, justice, holiness, and righteousness, as exemplified by Christ. By studying and embodying the teachings of Jesus, we grasp the nature of God and strive to reflect it in our own lives.
Actions to Take
1. Read and meditate on the life and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels.
2. As you encounter Jesus’ actions and words, consider them as direct revelations of God’s nature.
3. Make a conscious effort to display the attributes of God as reflected in Christ towards others in your daily life.
4. Regularly pray for the Holy Spirit’s help in understanding and embodying the character of God.
Journal Prompts
1. How have Jesus’ teachings and actions enhanced my understanding of God’s nature?
2. In what ways am I striving to reflect God’s nature in my life?
3. Where do I need the Holy Spirit’s help in becoming more like God in my character and actions?
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for revealing yourself to me through Jesus Christ. Help me to understand Your nature more profoundly as I study Your Word. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit to reflect Your love, mercy, forgiveness, and righteousness in my daily life. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Social Posts
1. “#Jesus is the perfect reflection of the Father. To know Jesus is to know God. #GodsNature”
2. “Let’s strive to show God’s love and mercy in all we do, just as Jesus did. #ReflectGod”
3. “God’s nature is filled with love, mercy, forgiveness, justice, holiness, and righteousness – all perfectly displayed in Christ. #Christlike”
Conclusion
In essence, studying Jesus offers a crystal-clear picture of God’s nature. More importantly, it presents to us an attainable example of what we should aspire to be. By implementing these actions and reflections, you are taking practical steps towards revealing God’s nature through your life.
God’s desire is for His children to understand and reflect His nature, and through Jesus Christ, this is attainable. I encourage you to continue this journey with us here on BGodInspired.com as we uncover more truths about our faith.
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