“Understanding the Relationship Between Jesus and God:Is Jesus God?”

Michael Hopkins
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God the Father: Creator and Protector

In the Bible, Jehovah is often referred to as “the Father.” While this language may evoke a masculine image, it’s essential to recognize that God transcends human gender. God is the Great I Am, the Almighty, Jehovah and the creator of the universe. Throughout Scripture, we encounter stories of God’s power, mercy, and love. Jehovah rescues and redeems His people, ultimately sending His Son, Jesus, as the path to salvation. Interestingly, Isaiah 66:13 even compares God’s love to that of a mother comforting her child.

Jesus: The Son of God

Jesus, as written in the New Testament, is the Son of God. He is also referred to as the Son within mainstream Christian denominations. Christians recognize Jesus as the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament. His birth, life, teachings, death, and resurrection hold immense significance. But how does Jesus relate to God?

Jesus and His Relationship with God

No One Has Seen God Except Jesus: John 1:18 states, “No one has ever seen God; the only God, except Jesus who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known.” This verse emphasizes that Jesus uniquely reveals God to humanity. If you’ve seen Jesus, you’ve encountered God’s Spirit in him, but you did not see God. Bible states in Exodus 33:20 “you cannot see my face, for man shall not see me and live.” Which means Jesus was not God, as if Jesus were God, then everyone would have died that looked upon Jesus.
Jesus’ Words About His Father: Jesus acknowledges the Father’s greatness. He says, “My Father (Jehovah) is greater than I” (John 14:28).
Why Did Jesus Say, “Why Do You Call Me Good?”: When someone addressed Jesus as “good,” He responded, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God (Jehovah) alone” (Mark 10:18). Jesus didn’t claim equality with God in every aspect.
Jesus’ Prayers to God (Jehovah): Jesus prayed to God, demonstrating His dependence and relationship with the Father Jehovah. His prayers were genuine, not for show. For instance, in the Garden of Gethsemane, He prayed fervently before His arrest (Matthew 26:36-46).
Ye Are gods: In Psalm 82:6, it says, “I said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’” Jesus referenced this passage when confronted by the Jews who accused Him of making Himself equal to God (John 10:34-36). The context suggests that humans, as God’s representatives, are called “gods” (with a lowercase “g”).
The Father, the Holy Spirit, and the Word are "ONE" as stated in 1 John 5:7. Just as a married couple becomes "ONE" flesh, they work together as "ONE", as stated in Mark 10:8. This does not mean two fleshly bodies become one flesh in fleshly body, just means two people are working together as one.

"Did Jesus Pray to Himself?"

Hebrews 5:7

"Jesus offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One (Jehovah) able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety."

Luke 3:21 "Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while Jesus was praying, heaven was opened,"

Matthew 14:23 "After He had sent the crowds away, Jesus went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone."

(This verse shows us that Jesus was not praying to show others how to pray, because Jesus went by himself to pray alone, and praying to his Father Jehovah.)

Mark 6:46 After bidding them farewell, Jesus left for the mountain to pray.

Luke 6:12 It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and Jesus spent the whole night in prayer to God.

Mark 1:35 In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there.

Luke 5:16 But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.

Luke 9:18 And it happened that while Jesus was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?”

Matthew 26:36 Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

Matthew 26:39 And Jesus went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father (Jehovah), if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.”

Matthew 26:42 Jesus went away again a second time and prayed, saying, “My Father (Jehovah), if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done.”

Matthew 26:44 And Jesus left them again, and went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more.

Mark 14:32 They came to a place named Gethsemane; and Jesus said to His disciples, “Sit here until I have prayed.”

Mark 14:35 And Jesus went a little beyond them, and fell to the ground and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass Him by.

Mark 14:39 Again Jesus went away and prayed, saying the same words.

There are several more verses where Jesus prayed to Father Jehovah, but it will take of the entire page writing them. You get the picture though.