Theme: WHY JESUS: What was God's purpose in sending Jesus?

Dec 2nd

Genesi 3:15; Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2 “The Fulfillment of Prophecy”

The purpose of this lesson is to discuss that from the earliest chapters of Scripture, the promise of a Redeemer resonates throughout the text. God’s purpose in sending Jesus unfolded through prophecies that pointed to His coming. Archaeological evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls in Qumran, which contain copies of Isaiah dating to before the time of Christ, supports that these Messianic prophecies existed well in advance of Jesus’s earthly life. Through these ancient texts, one can observe the consistent expectation of a Messiah-demonstrating God’s sovereign plan for a long-awaited Savior.

Dec 9th

John 1:1-18 “The Revelation of God’s Character”

Main Verse:14

The purpose of this lesson is to discuss that God’s purpose is further realized by Jesus revealing the full nature of God. John 1:14 proclaims, “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.” In Jesus, humanity witnesses God’s attributes in a tangible way: His holiness, compassion, mercy, and justice.Ancient writings attest to the uniqueness of Christ’s teachings and personality. Roman historians (e.g., Tacitus) and Jewish historians (e.g., Josephus) noted that Jesus’s followers worshiped Him as divine, distinct among religious figures of the period. This external corroboration underscores that in Jesus, God manifestly showed Himself to the world.

Dec 16th

Romans 3:23; Romans 5:8; Exodus 12:5; John 1:29“Redemption from Sin”

The purpose of this lesson is discuss that a central reason God sent Jesus is redemption. Romans 3:23 states, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” revealing how sin separates humanity from a holy God. Yet Romans 5:8 declares, “God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Jesus took upon Himself the consequences of sin, fulfilling the sacrificial system foreshadowed in the Old Testament. From papyri fragments and codices that preserve the text of Romans, scholars confirm the consistency of this biblical message across thousands of manuscripts. These manuscripts teach that Christ’s death was an atoning sacrifice, perfectly matching the Old Testament requirement of a spotless lamb (cf. Exodus 12; John 1:29).

Dec 23rd

Gal 4:4-5; Mark 2:9-11 “Restoration of Relationship with God”

The purpose of this lesson is to discuss that God also sent Jesus to restore humanity’s direct fellowship with Him. Galatians 4:4-5 affirms, “When the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son… that we might receive our adoption as sons.” Through Christ, human beings become adopted children of God. This relational change is key: no mere moral improvement, but a re-established bond with the Creator. Miraculous healings, recorded both historically and in modern testimonies, point to the ongoing power of Jesus to transform and restore. Various anecdotal cases of spontaneous healing and medical anomalies-cases where doctors cannot attribute a recovery to standard procedures-demonstrate that the same God who has authority to forgive sin also has authority over physical life (Mark 2:9-11).

Dec 30th

1 Cor 15:14; 3-7 “Defeat of Death and Triumph of the Resurrection”

The purpose of this lesson is to discuss that in sending Jesus, God aimed to conquer death and guarantee eternal life. The resurrection stands at the center: “If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless and so is your faith” (1 Corinthians 15:14). This resurrection is extensively attested by early Christian testimony, multiple reports of post-resurrection appearances, and the transformation of the disciples from fearful to boldly proclaiming Christ risen. The “minimal facts” approach (utilized by various scholars) highlights that both Christian and non-Christian sources affirm the disciples had experiences they believed were appearances of the risen Jesus. The empty tomb is further supported by early creeds found in passages like 1 Corinthians 15:3-7, and the unwavering conviction of the earliest believers-even under persecution-testifies to their certainty of the resurrection’s reality.Dear