The Father and the Son

This series, The Father and the Son, reflects on the most profound relationship revealed in scripture—the fellowship between God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Each class explores a different stage in that relationship, from the Father’s plan before creation, through Christ’s life and ministry, to the cross and his present exaltation. By tracing this journey, we gain insight into the heart of the Son, the love of the Father, and the hope of sharing in their unity.

Class 1: The Glory Before the World Was

The opening study considers Christ in the plan of God before he was born. Drawing on John 17:5 and other passages, it shows how scripture often speaks of things that exist in God’s plan as though they already were. Christ’s future glory, his role as judge, and his exaltation were all certain in God’s purpose. This class emphasizes that God is our Savior, working with His Son to bring about redemption, and that the glory Christ now enjoys was the result of his faithful obedience.

Class 2: He Opened My Ear Morning by Morning

This session looks at the first thirty years of Jesus’ life and his training by the Father. Using Psalm 16 and Isaiah 50, it reveals how the Son grew in wisdom, receiving instruction day by day, learning to listen and obey. From his youth, Christ’s mind was shaped by God’s Word, preparing him for the ministry ahead. This intimate picture encourages us to cultivate the same habit of daily hearing and responding to God’s instruction.

Class 3: Thy Gentleness Hath Made Me Great

The third class focuses on Christ’s ministry and his battle with sin. Psalm 18 provides the theme, showing how God’s strength, guidance, and gentleness enabled Jesus to remain perfect. His victories were not achieved through human will alone, but through continual dependence on the Father’s help. This lesson reminds us that our struggles, too, can be overcome when we lean on God’s strength and follow the example of His Son.

Class 4: The Brightness of His Glory

Here we consider the character of God revealed in Jesus. Hebrews 1 describes him as the brightness of God’s glory and the express image of His person. Every aspect of the Father’s character—love, compassion, patience, purity—was reflected in Christ. Through his actions, his empathy, and his selfless service, we see the Father revealed. This study deepens our appreciation for Christ’s flawless life and challenges us to reflect God’s character in our own.

Class 5: Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

This powerful session centers on the cross. Quoting Psalm 22, Jesus’ cry, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” was not despair, but an expression that points us to a psalm filled with faith. Though he endured suffering and ridicule, Christ trusted completely in his Father’s deliverance. Even in his darkest hour, he looked forward with confidence to the resurrection and the kingdom. This class assures us that faith can triumph over despair, even under the greatest trial.

Class 6: Sit Thou at My Right Hand

The series concludes with Christ’s present exaltation at the right hand of God, as described in Psalm 110. Having overcome sin and death, he has been appointed heir of all things and entrusted with God’s treasures—His faithful people. Yet Christ does not hold this inheritance alone; he invites us to share it with him as joint-heirs. This final study lifts our eyes to the future, encouraging us to remain faithful so that we, too, may share in the glory of the Father and the Son.

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