The importance of Jesus to us is immense, as we read in Ephesians 4:13 (ESV): “until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”
Shalom! May the name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed. Welcome again as we study God’s Word, which is the lamp to our feet and the light to our path (Psalm 119:105, ESV).
As we have previously learned, and as many of us know, a spiritual person is not someone who merely sees witches or spirits in the natural realm, as is commonly believed. The two men walking to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-33, ESV) did not see witches or spirits around them when their spiritual eyes were opened—they saw Jesus.
Thus, a spiritual person is one who can see and recognize Jesus Christ in the Scriptures and in their life. One whose spiritual eyes are opened will understand the Son of God far beyond anything else: the purpose of His coming to earth, the authority He possesses, His present position, where He is written in Scripture, and His significance among humanity. Such a person will naturally respect Him and ensure that their life reflects His glory.
If you fail to understand Jesus Christ, it does not matter how many visions you see, how much religious education you have, or even how knowledgeable you are in other areas. You are still spiritually dead, and your spiritual eyes remain closed. The essence of knowing God is Jesus Christ.
Colossians 2:9 (ESV): “For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily.”
The Bible reiterates in Ephesians 4:13 (ESV): “until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”
We need to know this Lord deeply. All our teachings, thoughts, and studies should center on Him—Jesus Christ—so that we may become truly spiritual. Today, by God’s grace, we will learn more about this Son of God.
Unlike what many think, Jesus Christ does not primarily need our praise without knowing Him. The truth is that He first desires that we know Him; only then will our praises be meaningful. In ordinary life, you do not value compliments from someone who does not know you—they are empty words. But when someone knows you intimately, their words carry real weight. Similarly, our praises to the Lord, without true knowledge of Him, are superficial and powerless.
God created Adam with authority over all the earth, including every creature (Genesis 1:26-28, ESV). Adam and his descendants were to govern everything, including the land. Even Satan was under Adam’s authority. But when Adam and Eve sinned, they handed over that authority to Satan. He then became the ruler of this world, able to bring disease, destruction, or death to humanity, and even hold the keys of hell (Matthew 16:18-19, ESV; Revelation 1:18, ESV).
Humanity had lost its way, grouped with the fallen angels, awaiting judgment. Without divine intervention, we were destined for destruction.
But God, in His mercy, provided a path of salvation. Humanity could be saved, not by chance, but because God’s plan always involved a human—the Redeemer—who would restore what Adam had lost.
God began a new creation through another man, one like Adam, given authority over the earth, to rule all creation. This man would be perfect and sinless—Jesus Christ, the Second Adam. He was fully human, yet a profound mystery: God Himself in the flesh (1 Timothy 3:16, ESV).
At His incarnation, the sinful lineage of Adam continued, but it had to be removed so that only the lineage of Christ remained. Jesus had no physical wife or children because God intended for us—fallen humanity—to be adopted into His family (John 1:12, ESV; Romans 8:15, ESV).
Jesus, in His redemptive work, adopts us into His family, giving us a share in His kingdom:
Matthew 28:18 (ESV): “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.'”
Even before the final judgment, Jesus invites all humanity to come to Him and receive life (Luke 13:23-27, ESV). His kingdom is near, and soon there will be no more opportunity to enter.
1 Peter 2:9 (ESV): “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”
Jesus Christ, now seated in heaven, awaits the last person to enter His kingdom. Those who reject Him will face judgment, while those who accept Him will be saved.
Matthew 28:16-18 (ESV): “Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.'”
If you desire to become His child, you must repent and turn from sin. Confess your sins in prayer, and He will forgive you. Remove all forms of sexual immorality, worldly indulgences, and addictions. Seek water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (John 3:23; Acts 2:38, ESV) and allow the Holy Spirit to guide your life.
By doing this, your repentance will be genuine, and you will experience the power to overcome sin. The Holy Spirit will continue to teach you the significance of Jesus in your life and the lives of others.
Remember: His kingdom is near, and He is coming soon. The Lord will bless you.
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