The Father Makes Himself Known

Read: Genesis 1:26–31; 2:7–9, 15–17; Exodus 34:6–7; John 17:1–6, using the King James Version.

How do we begin to know someone we cannot see?

When we hear the word “Father,” different pictures may come to mind. Some people remember affection and protection. Others remember absence, fear, or disappointment. Some have heard much about God but still find it difficult to imagine approaching Him.

We can bring those questions honestly to Scripture. We do not need to understand the whole Bible before beginning. We can notice what God does, listen to what He says, and allow His revelation to shape the picture we carry.

Begin with what He gives

Genesis, the first book of the Bible, tells how God creates the world and gives humanity a place within it. He makes human beings in His image, blesses them, and entrusts them with responsibility in His creation.

The second chapter brings the scene closer. God gives the man life, places him in a garden with food, and gives him work and a command. His authority appears alongside His provision. The man receives a life within which he can respond to the Creator.

This gives us a beginning: God gives, directs, and calls for a response. As we read, we can ask what His actions reveal about His character.

Listen to how He describes Himself

Later, a leader named Moses asks to see God's glory. Moses is leading Israel, a people God has delivered from slavery in Egypt. They have seriously failed Him, and Moses seeks assurance that His presence will continue with them.

God answers by making His goodness known and proclaiming His name. He describes Himself as merciful, gracious, patient, abundant in goodness and truth, forgiving, and just (Exodus 34:6–7).

His name reveals who He is. These qualities belong together in the One who speaks. We will explore them through particular moments in Scripture, giving each account enough attention to see what it reveals.

Come to know Him through His Son

Yeshua, also known as Jesus, makes the Father known through His words and works. In John 17, shortly before His arrest and crucifixion, He prays to the Father and speaks of glorifying Him, making His name known, and bringing others into the knowledge of Him.

This prayer gives our reading a direction. The God revealed in the earlier Scriptures is the Father Yeshua honours and reveals. Knowing Him reaches beyond gathering information: His love is meant to shape our lives and relationships.

You may have questions that need time. Begin with one passage. Notice what happens, what God says, and how people respond. Let the evidence in Scripture help you learn whom you can trust, approach, and obey.