Lesson #1 - Introduction
JOB 14:1 "Man, who is born of woman, Is short-lived and full of
turmoil.
These words, spoken thousands of years ago, express the sentiment of
millions living today. Now, however, there is a way out -- Jesus Christ.
He said of Himself, "I am the way, the truth, and the life" --
John 14:6. To everything that is truly good, both in this life and the
life to come, Jesus Christ Is The Way
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Finding Jesus The Way
Following Jesus as "the way" involves more than
just praising Him with our lips. He said,
LUKE 6:46 "And why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I
say?
JOHN 8:31 Jesus therefore was saying to those Jews who had believed Him,
"If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;
The life and teaching of Jesus are found in the first four books of the New
Testament -- Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Other books of the New Testament are
also the teaching of Jesus, for He revealed it by the Holy Spirit through men
like Peter and Paul. Paul wrote:
1 CORINTHIANS 14:37 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him
recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord's commandment.
Following Jesus as the way, therefore, requires a careful study of the New
Testament and a determined effort to live as it directs.
Jesus, The Way To A Better Life
Jesus stated His purpose in coming to earth in the following
words:
JOHN 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy; I came
that they might have life, and might have it abundantly.
Jesus provides this better life by offering the solutions to the problems
that make life difficult -- guilt, self-pity and fear. He does not promise
wealth or luxury, but He does assure us of a loving Father in Heaven who cares
for His children and will provide the things they truly need.
MATTHEW 6:31 "Do not be anxious then, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or
'What shall we drink?' or 'With what shall we clothe ourselves?' 6:32 "For
all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that
you need all these things. 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and His
righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
The happiest people in the world are those who have most completely committed
themselves to following Jesus as the way.
1 PETER 1:8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do
not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible
and full of glory,
Jesus, The Way To Forgiveness of Sins
Sin is a more serious threat to our well-being than any
physical, economic or social danger that we face. Yet, all of us
are guilty of sin and we are helpless on our own to remove its
stain. Sin is violation of God's law and only God can forgive
it. He has made provision for our forgiveness through Jesus.
EPHESIANS 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of
our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace,
1 PETER 2:24 and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, that we
might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.
After His sacrifice for us, Jesus explained how those who are lost in sin can
have remission of sins and be saved.
LUKE 24:46 and He said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ
should suffer and rise again from the dead the third day; 24:47 and that
repentance for forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all the
nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
MARK 16:16 "He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved;
but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.
Jesus, The Way To God
Lost people need more than forgiveness of sins. They need to
be restored to that close union with God which they lost by
their sin. In sending Jesus into the world --
2 CORINTHIANS 5:19 ... God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself,
not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word
of reconciliation.
Jesus stated that one can reach God only through Him. He said,
JOHN 14:6 ... "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes
to the Father, but through Me.
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