Lesson 9 Review: The Source of Life

Introduction

Memory Text: “ ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’ ” (John 14:6, NKJV).

This week’s lesson study is a continuation of the revelations as given us in John. It covers the idea why people rejected Jesus despite the powerful evidence to believe in Him. This idea will be studied for two reasons: to avoid the same mistake, but also to consider how we might be able to reach out to those in danger of making that mistake, as well.

Why did Jesus come to this earth?

Jesus came to give us life. Christ came to reveal the Father to us. For, “no one has ever seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him” (John 1:18, NKJV). By seeing the character of Jesus, we can see the character of the Father.

What does it mean that Jesus is the Bread of Life?

It means that Jesus’ life, His death, and His resurrection are the source of eternal life.

What kind of resurrection was implied in Peter’s answer in John 6:61-68?

The resurrection takes place in time and space and in a physical body. It is a resurrection from the dead, a renewal of the life that we once had in Eden.

How do we receive eternal life?

Eternal life comes from Jesus and we receive it by responding to the Holy Spirit.

What are the steps described in John 1:12,13 about becoming a Christian?

First, we receive Him, that is believe in Him. Second, He gives us authority or power to become God’s children, described in verse 13 as being begotten by God. While we act in belief, receive Him and accept Him, He is the One who regenerates the heart.

What principle about salvation in Jesus is found in Romans 8:16?

We start with the foundation of faith, and then from there we grow in understanding and grace. Faith is a gift from God.

What was the sin of the Hebrews when they were at Kadesh Barnea what does it mean for us today?

The sin of the Hebrews when they were at Kadesh Barnea was to doubt the Word of God. Ten spies voted no, based upon the overwhelming evidence from a human standpoint. Two spies voted yes based upon their faith in the overwhelming power of the Word of God. Christ was rejected because people did not accept His Word, we are not to doubt but act in faith, in total surrender.

What does the rejection of Christ leave us open to?

The rejection of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, leaves us open to doubt and the temptation of the devil. It is to turn light into darkness.

How did Jesus Christ operate when He was tempted by the devil?

Jesus operated in the level of heavenly things rather than earthly patterns of thought and did not rationalize His way to a wrong decision. Although, He had been in the wilderness for 40 days and nights without food and protection, and could’ve determined to prove His Sonship to Satan, He did not make the wrong decision.

In Conclusion,

Jesus is the Source of Life, and we must be willing to accept Him if we must have life. May God help us to believe in Him that we may have life in Jesus’ name.