
God Put on Flesh
• Series: Lessons from John & Genesis
In this Bible class taught by Mike Welter, the focus is on understanding the divinity of Jesus. The class begins with a reflection on the question Jesus posed to his disciples in Matthew 16:13, "Who do people say that I am?" The discussion then moves to various perspectives on Jesus in different belief systems, including Arianism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and modalism. Mike emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jesus as part of the Trinity and highlights passages from the gospel of John that affirm Jesus' divine nature. He points out that Jesus' light overcomes darkness and reflects on instances in the Bible where people worshiped Jesus without correction from Him. The class also explores key passages that affirm Jesus' divinity, such as John 20:26 (where Thomas addresses Jesus as "My Lord and my God") and John 8:57-58 (where Jesus uses the term "I am," referencing the Old Testament's identification of God). The session concludes with the reminder that understanding Jesus' divinity is crucial in a world where various perspectives on His identity persist. Mike encourages further study to deepen one's comprehension of Jesus' true nature.