THE MINISTRY OF JESUS

Jesus wanted the disciples to know God as the Father

Jesus main ministry is to reveal God as the Father

1. Jesus came to reveal the Father

-more than His works, God wants us to be His children

-Bartimaeus is the least from the crowd, but Jesus took notice of him from afar

-Jesus wants to know what he can do for Bartimaeus --- what to do to fulfil the desire

God is not only able, but also willing

2. Jesus sends us to reveal the Father

God wants us to represent Him as His sons and daughter

how is God like?

-God is merciful

-God is gracious

-God endures longsuffering

-God is abounding in goodness