2-3-21 Bible Study - "God Makes The Difference" - Genesis 11:26 - 12:2. He declared in no uncertain terms, that those who had seen Him had seen God the Father as well. 14. Later, as Jesus and His disciples celebrated the Passover meal (see John 13:2-20), Jesus announced that He was going to be betrayed by one of them (see John 13:21). To exercise faith in the Son is the same as faith in the Father. No one comes to the Father except through me. Jesus was soon going to His Father, as the last part of verse 12 says. “Philip” said that he and the other disciples would only be content if Jesus would provide a theophany, a visible manifestation of God, such as what had occurred in the Old Testament (see Exodus 24:10-11; 33:18-34:9). Here, He said “If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.”  Praying in the “name” of Jesus was not meant to be some sort of magical formula. Objective Statement: EVERY BELIEVER SHOULD SEEK TO PLEASE GOD IN FOUR AREAS! Our hearts are at peace when we learn to trust Jesus as almighty God and LORD of all (John 14:1). His “works” spoke loudly confirming that He and “the Father” were one. But when Jesus responds to our prayers that are in His will (see I John 5:14-15), His answers will bring glory to. (vs. 9). c. Third, Jesus said “I am the life.” Since Jesus has “life” in Himself, He also gives “life” to whom He wills (see John 14:19; 17:2-3). 11. The next day, He entered Jerusalem in what we know as the triumphal entry, and He was received joyfully (see John 12:12-15). Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. We need to always be busy about our heavenly Father’s business (see Psalms 40:8; Luke 2:49). Jesus made it plain that He was and is the object of faith. We are Christ’s feet, hands, and mouth; by His grace, He will do His work through us (John 14:12-14). Our prayer is that these simple Sunday School lessons will plant the seeds for many children and youth to … He was saying that He and the “Father” are the same. Jesus said, Just when they needed it the most, Jesus brought words of comfort to His distraught disciples. Note: Jesus spent time and effort training the disciples, who then branched out to reach many others. They were about to face the most difficult time of testing they had ever known. At this point, our friend Thomas interrupted, claiming ignorance, and “Thomas saith unto him, LORD, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?”  Apparently, speaking for the group, “Thomas” was voicing the confusion that existed in all their minds. Jesus also left His servants with the privilege of prayer. Now that Jesus was going away, they didn’t know what to expect next. Jesus was clearly claiming equality with God. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. Jews of Jesus’ day had various ideas about getting to heaven. Catholic Online; Bible; Daily Reading for Sunday July 26, 2020 Reading 1, First Kings 3:5, 7-12 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130 Gospel, Matthew 13:44-52 Reading 2, Romans 8:28-30. Jesus also told His disciples that if they didn’t believe His words, they should believe Him “for the very works’ sake” or the “works” He had done. Some believed that circumcision and law keeping was “the way.”  With others, being born a Jew was seen as pretty much guaranteeing a trip to heaven. There were many of these appearances of Christ as the Angel of the L, A. 8. Sunday School Lesson ****These Sunday School lessons are posted for our sick and shut-in members and friends, but we hope the information is helpful to you as well. (vs. 14). The L. Jesus knew that what was going to happen would be a big test of their faith, and He didn’t want them to doubt. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. 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