Witness God Becoming a Man
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class opened with a warm welcome and personal anecdotes before focusing on the central biblical theme: witnessing Jesus become a man. The teacher explained that John’s Gospel opens with the profound declaration that the Word was God and became flesh (John 1:1‑2, 14). He emphasized that John’s purpose, stated in John 20:30‑31, was to provide signs that lead believers to recognize Jesus as the Christ and Son of God, granting them eternal life. Further discussion highlighted how the term “Son of God” points both to Jesus’ deity and His kingship, drawing connections to Old Testament examples like David and Solomon. The instructor unpacked John 17:1‑3, explaining that eternal life is found in a present relationship with the Father and the Son, not merely a future reward. Throughout, the teacher stressed the reliability of Scripture, the varied perspectives of the Synoptic Gospels, and the importance of personal study and note‑taking. The session concluded with an invitation to apply these truths, encouraging participants to deepen their faith and share the gospel’s transformative message. Overall, the class aimed to help listeners understand and proclaim that Jesus is more than a historical figure; He is the living Word who entered humanity, offering eternal life to all who believe.
Key Scriptures
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son of the Father, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.