Lesson 15

Jesus is one of the most famous people in history. Yet, other than his name, many people do not know much about him, and many have different ideas about who Jesus really is. What does the Bible say about him?

Jesus is a powerful spirit who lives in heaven. He was created by Jehovah God before everything else. For that reason, he is called “the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15)

The Bible refers to Jesus as God’s “only-begotten Son” because Jesus alone was directly created by Jehovah. (John 3:16)

Jesus worked closely with his Father, Jehovah, helping Him to create all other things.

Read Proverbs 8.30: Then I was beside him as a master worker. I was the one he was especially fond of day by day; I rejoiced before him all the time;

Jesus continues to enjoy a close relationship with Jehovah. He loyally serves as God’s spokesman, “the Word,” delivering His messages and instructions.— John 1:14.

About 2,000 years ago, Jehovah miraculously used his holy spirit to transfer Jesus’ life from heaven to the womb of a young virgin woman named Mary. In this way, Jesus was born as a human.

Read Luke 1.34, 35: But Mary said to the angel: “How is this to be, since I am not having sexual relations with a man?” In answer the angel said to her: “Holy spirit will come upon you, and power of the Most High will overshadow you. And for that reason the one who is born will be called holy, God’s Son.

Jesus came to earth to be the promised Messiah, or Christ, and to save humankind. Footnote 1

All the Bible’s prophecies about the Messiah were fulfilled in him, enabling people to identify Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God.” — Matthew 16:16.

After Jesus’ life as a human ended, he was resurrected as a spirit and he returned to heaven. There, “God exalted him to a superior position.” (Philippians 2:9)

Now, Jesus has a position of great authority—second only to Jehovah himself.

Find out more about who Jesus really is and why learning about him is so important.

The Bible teaches that although Jesus is a powerful spirit creature in heaven, he is subject to his God and Father, Jehovah. Why can we say that? Play the VIDEO to see what the Bible teaches about Jesus’ position in relation to the almighty God.

The following scriptures help us to understand the relationship between Jehovah and Jesus. Read each scripture, and then discuss the questions that follow.

Read Luke 1.30-32: So the angel said to her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And look! you will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus. This one will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and Jehovah God will give him the throne of David his father,

How did the angel describe the relationship between Jesus and Jehovah God, “the Most High”?

Read Matthew 3.16, 17: After being baptized, Jesus immediately came up from the water; and look! the heavens were opened up, and he saw God’s spirit descending like a dove and coming upon him. Look! Also, a voice from the heavens said: “This is my Son, the beloved, whom I have approved.”

At Jesus’ baptism, what did the voice from heaven say?

Whose voice do you think that was?

Read John 14.28: You heard that I said to you, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I am.

Who is older and has more authority? A father or a son?

What did Jesus mean when he called Jehovah his Father?

Read John 12.49: For I have not spoken of my own initiative, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment about what to say and what to speak.

Does Jesus think that he and his Father are the same person? What do you think?

The Bible contains many prophecies that would help people to identify the Messiah—God’s chosen one to save humankind. Play the VIDEO for a brief introduction to some of the prophecies that Jesus fulfilled when he came to earth.

Read these Bible prophecies, and then discuss the questions that follow:

Read Micah 5:2 to learn where the Messiah was to be born.

Read Micah 5.2: And you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, The one too little to be among the thousands of Judah, From you will come out for me the one to be ruler in Israel, Whose origin is from ancient times, from the days of long ago.

to learn where the Messiah was to be born.

Did Jesus’ birth fulfill this prophecy?— Matthew 2:1.

Read Psalm 34:20 and Zechariah 12:10 to see details that were prophesied about the Messiah’s death.

Read Psalm 34.20: He is guarding all his bones; Not one of them has been broken.

Read Zechariah 12.10: “I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the spirit of favor and supplication, and they will look to the one whom they pierced, and they will wail over him as they would wail over an only son; and they will grieve bitterly over him as they would grieve over a firstborn son.

Were these prophecies fulfilled?— John 19:33-37.

Do you think Jesus could have influenced the fulfillment of any of these prophecies?

What does this prove to you about Jesus?

The Bible stresses the importance of learning about Jesus and his role.

Read John 14.6: Jesus said to him: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Read John 17.3: This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.

Discuss this question:

Why is it vital to learn about Jesus?

How would you reply?

Jesus is a powerful spirit. He is God’s Son and the Messiah.

Why is Jesus called “the firstborn of all creation”?

Before coming to earth, what did Jesus do?

How do we know that Jesus is the Messiah?

Lesson completed on:

Watch the drama ‘For a Certainty God Made Him Lord and Christ’—Part I or read Luke chapters 2 and 3 to learn more about Jesus’ life on earth.

Other: Memorizing Bible scriptures is vital for blind individuals to defend the truth using the Bible, build faith, provide comfort during difficult times, and keep God’s principles firm in heart and mind.

From lesson 15, memorize John 14:28: You heard that I said to you, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I am.

Build a Bible mind map to locate scriptures, memorize: First Peter, Second Peter, First John, Second John, Third John.

1. Learn more about Jesus’ role as the Messiah.

“Do Messianic Prophecies Prove That Jesus Was the Messiah?” (Web article) Open explore 1 in new page

2. Find out if the Bible teaches that God literally fathered Jesus in the same way that humans produce children.

“Why Is Jesus Called the Son of God?” (Web article) Open explore 2 in new page

3. Consider why the Trinity is not a Bible teaching.

“Is Jesus God?” (The Watchtower, April 1, 2009) Open explore 3 in new page

4. Read how a woman’s life changed after she investigated what the Bible says about Jesus.

“A Jewish Woman Explains Why She Reexamined Her Faith” (Awake!, May 2013) Open explore 4 in new page