1. We Wish to See Jesus (1) John 12:20-21

2. We Can Only See Jesus by Faith “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (Jno. 20:29) “whom not having seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing… receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls” (1 Pet. 1:8-9) See Jesus as He is and not a 21 st century perversion, Rom. 10:17; Jno. 14:9 2

3. In the Beginning, Gen. 1:1 In the Beginning, Gen. 1:1 – Eternal, creative nature as God, John 1:1-3 – Preeminence, Initiator, Source, Cause of creation, Rev. 3:14, Col. 1:15-16 – His glorious majesty, Jno. 17:5; 1:14 3

4. In Prophecy, Gen. 3:15; 12:3 (22:18) In Prophecy, Gen. 3:15; 12:3 (22:18) – His coming, Isa. 7:14 (Matt. 1:22-23); 9:6- 7 (Lk. 1:31-33; 2:10-11); Micah 5:2 – His mission, Isaiah 53:4-6 – His victory, Psa. 110:1; Acts 2:33-36 4

5. As the Lamb of God, John 1:29 As the Lamb of God, John 1:29 – Sufficient sacrifice, Heb. 10:4, 10; Isa. 53:11 – Savior who redeems us, 1 Pet. 1:18-21 – Bore punishment for our sins, 1 Pet. 2:24 – Worthy is the Lamb! Rev. 5:6-10 5