Looking Forward to Love.In this lesson, we explore the theme of divine love revealed through the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.John 1:14-18: These verses highlight the incarnation of Jesus, the Word made flesh, who dwelt among us full of grace and truth. Jesus, as God's ultimate revelation, brings both light and life to humanity, offering the fullness of God's love and grace. Through His presence, we are invited into a personal relationship with God, moving from spiritual darkness to light. John the Baptist's testimony emphasizes the superiority of Jesus over all, showing that God's love is revealed in Jesus, full of grace upon grace.John 3:14-18: These verses focus on the salvation and eternal life that come through Jesus Christ. Jesus compares Himself to the bronze serpent lifted up by Moses, illustrating how He must be lifted up (on the cross) so that all who believe in Him may have eternal life. God's love is clearly shown in the giving of His Son to save the world, not to condemn it. Those who believe in Him are not condemned, but those who reject Him remain in spiritual darkness. The passage highlights the depth of God's love — He gave His Son, offering the ultimate sacrifice for humanity's redemption.This lesson encourages believers to look forward to the love that is found in Jesus, as it is a love that is sacrificial, redemptive, and eternal. It calls us to respond in faith, embracing the gift of eternal life that Jesus offers to all who believe. |
