THEME: IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST
SUB-THEME: Attributes of Jesus Christ (5)
TOPIC: The Way and the Truth
TEXTS: Isaiah 35:8; John. 14:6; Revelation. 3:7 Titus 1:1-2
AIMS:
i. to show the superiority of the true grace in Christ,
ii. to justify Christ’s mission as the truth above the laws of Moses and
iii. to reveal the Truth of Christ as the only way to salvation
INTRODUCTION: When Prophet Isaiah prophesied concerning a highway in Isaiah 35:4-8 he was referring to the coming Messiah through whom alone they and all others can have access to God by obeying His instructions, imitating His example, and depending on His merits. He is the leader in the road, the guide to the wanderers, the teacher of the ignorant, and the example to all.
Titus 1:2 connotes that God cannot lie. It is not that God chooses not to lie, but that He cannot; because it goes against his nature. To claim that God is truth means that God’s essence is sheer truth and possesses no falsehood. John 14:6 proves that Jesus holds this attribute, therefore, He is Truth personified. (Rev 3:7)
STUDY GUIDE/QUESTIONS:
- How do you understand Jesus Christ to be The way and the Truth? Matt 1:21; Acts 4:12; 10:43
- According to Peter’s confession in John 6:68, how can you present Jesus Christ as the only way and Truth to salvation? John 3;17;Jn 10:11-13; 17-18; Tit 2:13-14; 1Jn 2:1.
- How can you prove the superiority of Jesus Christ above all who may profess to be the way to salvation? Deut 4:4; John 1:17; 1Tim 2:5-6; Acts 5:34-39.
- From your experience, explain how some preachers either with the Bible or otherwise are claiming to be the way to salvation in our generation. How can Christians overcome of these false saviours? Luke 21:8; Eph 5:5-8
CONCLUSION: The Old Testament attests to God showing His will and commands through His prophets and priests. However, in the New Testament, He has revealed Himself finally and Supremely in Jesus Christ as the Only True way by which we can enter into His kingdom.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Jesus Christ: The only key to eternal life.
MEMORY VERSE: John 6:14 “Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”.
THEME: IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST SUB-THEME: Attributes of Jesus Christ (5) TOPIC: The Way and the Truth
TEXTS: Isaiah 35:8; John. 14:6; Revelation. 3:7 Titus 1:1-2 AIMS:
i. to show the superiority of the true grace in Christ, ii. to justify Christ’s mission as the truth above the laws of Moses and iii. to reveal the Truth of Christ as the only way to salvation
INTRODUCTION: When Prophet Isaiah prophesied concerning a highway in Isaiah 35:4-8 he was referring to the coming Messiah through whom alone they and all others can have access to God by obeying His instructions, imitating His example, and depending on His merits. He is the leader in the road, the guide to the wanderers, the teacher of the ignorant, and the example to all. Titus 1:2 connotes that God cannot lie. It is not that God chooses not to lie, but that He cannot; because it goes against his nature. To claim that God is truth means that God’s essence is sheer truth and possesses no falsehood. John 14:6 proves that Jesus holds this attribute, therefore, He is Truth personified. (Rev 3:7)
STUDY GUIDE/QUESTIONS:
CONCLUSION: The Old Testament attests to God showing His will and commands through His prophets and priests. However, in the New Testament, He has revealed Himself finally and Supremely in Jesus Christ as the Only True way by which we can enter into His kingdom.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Jesus Christ: The only key to eternal life.
MEMORY VERSE: John 6:14 “Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”.