"Discovering God's Love: Through the Image of Jesus, Our Loving Father"

 

5. How Jesus Reveals What God Is Like

WHICH FAMILY MEMBER gives us an idea of what God is like?

“Have we not all one Father? Has not one God created us?” (Malachi 2:10).

Main Points:

1. **God as a Loving Father**: God portrays Himself as a caring, sensitive Father who desires a close relationship with His children, unlike negative father figures. This imagery emphasizes His love, involvement, and enjoyment in our lives.

2. **Incarnation: God with Us**: God chose to reveal Himself not only through scripture but also by entering human experience as Jesus Christ. Jesus embodies God's character and teaches us how to live, bringing divine truth into our daily lives.

3. **Jesus: The Perfect Image of God**: Through Jesus, we see a tangible representation of God's nature and character. His actions, teachings, and interactions with others demonstrate God's love, compassion, and power.

4. **Jesus' Sacrificial Death**: Jesus' death on the cross exemplifies God's love for humanity. It is through this ultimate act of sacrifice that we find redemption and eternal life, reflecting God's desire for our well-being.

5. **Discovering God through Jesus**: By studying Jesus' life and teachings recorded in the Gospels, we gain insight into God's heart and purposes. Jesus reveals God's love, compassion, and power in tangible ways, offering us a clear understanding of His character.

6. **Response to God's Love**: Understanding God's love as demonstrated through Jesus inspires a desire for a personal relationship with Him. Many are moved to seek communion with the One who created them and loves them unconditionally.