John 1-3

<p><span style=color: rgba(61 61 61 1)>John wrote his gospel to convince his audience that Jesus was the Messiah- their promised rescuer. First century Jews expected the Messiah to come as the eternal King- the Son of David who would reign forever. He would be the fulfillment of Israel's prophecies priesthood kingly line and all its history. John opens his gospel with a burst of worship and declares that Jesus is the</span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> true Prophet Priest and King God's people had been waiting for. God's grace and truth had come through Jesus Christ. </span></p><p></p><p>What does this mean for us? Through Jesus Christ <span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>God invites humanity back into the intimacy with him we were created for. John 1-3 leads us to behold the beauty of the Son of God in this 16 - lesson study through Scripture questions and teaching. </span></p>