John 14:7

Arabic 1978 (APD) (Kitaab al Vahd aj Jadid 1978)

Iza intu viriftuuni, kuntu viriftu Abuui kamaan. Wa min hassav tavrifuuhu wa shuftuuhu kamaan.”

ما معنى هذا؟

In John 14:7, Jesus is speaking to his disciples and says that by knowing him, they also know God the Father. He emphasizes that now they have seen the Father through seeing him.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you see your friend’s mom at a party; you get an idea of what their family is like just from meeting her. Jesus tells his friends that if they understand him, they already know about God too!

السياق التاريخي

John 14:7 comes from the Gospel of John, written around 90-100 AD. This section captures Jesus speaking to his disciples during their final meal before His crucifixion. The cultural setting was Jewish and Roman, where understanding the relationship between God and Messiah was crucial.

التطبيق اليوم

Consider a situation when you meet someone who is like a mentor or teacher in your life; getting to know them can give you insights into their beliefs and values. Similarly, knowing Jesus helps us understand more about God’s nature and purpose.

المواضيع

• relationship with God
• discipleship
• revelation of God
• divinity of Jesus
• faith in Christ
• teaching

آيات ذات صلة

• John 8:19
• Matthew 11:27
• Luke 10:22
• Colossians 1:15
• Hebrews 1:3

أسئلة شائعة

Why is it important to understand this verse?

Understanding John 14:7 helps deepen our relationship with both Jesus and God, showing how closely connected they are.

How does knowing Jesus help us know the Father according to this verse?

Jesus says that by getting to know Him, we understand more about His nature, which reflects His Father’s nature and character.

What was the disciples' reaction when they heard this from Jesus?

The disciples were likely still trying to fully grasp the profound implications of Jesus’ words, as it pointed to a deeper spiritual understanding.

Can you explain the concept of 'seeing' God through Jesus in modern terms?

Seeing God through Jesus means experiencing His love and grace in our lives, much like seeing someone’s character by spending time with them.