week of 10/1

 Unit 25  Session 5

THE TRUE PROPHET

DEUTERONOMY 18 ; MARK 1 ; JOHN 6, 14

Jesus fulfills the office of prophet, declaring words of eternal life to the world.

When Jesus began His earthly ministry, He immediately turned heads. He taught with authority in a way that completely stunned and amazed the people who heard Him. No one had ever seen or heard anyone teach the way Jesus taught. But Jesus wasn't accepted by everyone. In fact, though many people immediately desired to follow Jesus, they lacked staying power because the teachings of Jesus were very difficult for them to understand and accept. Jesus, the true Prophet, not only declared the way to the Father, but when He did, He revealed Himself as the only Way.

Points to consider:

✞   Jesus, the Word, possesses unique authority.

     * What are some things believers can do to 

        live in submission to the authority of Jesus 

        over their lives?

     * How does Jesus' being the final Word of God 

        shape our understanding of people who 

        claim to have new revelation?

✞   Jesus, the Word, provides eternal life.

     * What's the difference between a true disciple 

        and one that just follows for a time but one 

        day will turn away?

     * What's so amazing about eternal life?

✞   Jesus, the Word, reveals the Father.

     * If Jesus is the only Way, what are some of the 

        important distinctions between Christianity 

        and other religions?

     * How does knowing Jesus, the Father, and the 

        Spirit are One encourage you?