Knowing God:

John 8:19 “...They said to him therefore, “Where is your Father?” Jesus answered, “You know neither me nor my Father. If you knew me, you would know my Father also...”

Who did Jesus say didn’t know God?

• The Pharisees.
• Probably the most prominent religious people of the time.

How can religious people not know God?

• Religion can take on a life of its own.
• Discipline does not guarantee closeness to God.
• Mankind is notorious for making false gods that suit personal preferences.

What did Jesus suggest as a way to know the Father?

• Knowing Jesus, who was God incarnate.

Why didn’t the Pharisees know Jesus?

• They were too busy defending their religion.

Based on John 8:19, what do you think is a proper way to get to know God the Father?

• Get to know God the Son.

How can a person get to know God the Son?

• The scriptures reveal the Son.
• The Red Letters are the very words of the Son.
• Know the Son and you will know the Father also.