How can we deepen our understanding of God through Jesus, as in Luke 10:22? Before we begin This Bible study is offered for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personal pastoral counsel. Luke 10:22 at a glance “ ‘All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son, and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.’ ” Seeing the Father through the Son • Jesus alone possesses full, personal knowledge of the Father. • Revelation of God is a gift Jesus chooses to give; it is not achieved by human effort alone. • True understanding of God therefore centers on receiving and responding to what Christ discloses. Practical pathways to deeper understanding • Immerse yourself in the Gospels—watch how Jesus speaks, feels, and acts (John 14:9). • Submit to His lordship; obedience opens eyes (John 7:17). • Abide daily in His words; let them dwell richly in you (Colossians 3:16). • Invite the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth (John 16:13). • Gather with believers who exalt Christ; corporate worship sharpens vision (Hebrews 10:24–25). • Reflect on the cross; there God’s character shines clearest (1 John 4:9–10). • Practice Christlike love; doing the truth deepens comprehension (1 John 2:3–5). • Endure trials with faith; suffering with Him yields fresh revelation of His heart (Philippians 3:10). Key scriptural echoes • John 1:18—Only the Son makes the Father known. • Hebrews 1:1–3—The Son is “the exact imprint” of God’s nature. • Colossians 1:15–19—In Christ “all the fullness of God” dwells. • Matthew 11:27—Parallel to Luke 10:22, underscoring exclusive mutual knowledge. Living what we learn As we gaze on Jesus in the Scriptures, obey His voice, rely on the Spirit, and walk in loving fellowship, He continually reveals the Father’s heart. Knowledge of God moves from concept to communion, and our lives display the light of that growing relationship. |
    |