Knowing Jesus
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class began with a personal vignette about missionary Tata Dennis, illustrating the timeless call to share the gospel across cultures. The teacher then shifted focus to the central biblical question, “Who is Jesus?” and examined John the Baptist’s testimony in the opening chapter of John. By reading verses 1:6‑7, 1:19‑20, 1:29, and 1:32, the teacher explained how John identified Jesus as the "Lamb of God," a title that emphasized sacrifice and atonement rather than worldly power. The discussion connected this title to the concept of propitiation in 1 John 2:1‑2, showing that Jesus fulfills the Old Testament sacrificial system by taking away the sins of the world. The lesson highlighted the significance of the Lamb imagery, contrasting it with typical symbols of strength and royalty, and revealed how Scripture points to Jesus’s unique role as the atoning sacrifice. The teacher encouraged the congregation to reflect on this truth, to pray for missionaries like Tata Dennis, and to attend upcoming events such as the Treasure Valley Men’s Rally. The central message affirmed that knowing Jesus as the Lamb of God is essential for understanding the gospel and living out its transformative power.
Key Scriptures
Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not the Light, but came to bear witness of the Light.