365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns May 14

365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns

(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)

May 14

JESUS: A TEACHER COME FROM GOD

[Nicodemus] came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we

know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these

signs that You do unless God is with him."

JOHN 3:2

Nicodemus called Jesus a Teacher Come from God because he wanted to compliment Jesus. Nicodemus was the most outstanding teacher of his day. Jesus, who spoke accurately, called Nicodemus "the teacher of Israel" (John 3:10). In the original Greek, the words Jesus chose suggested that Nicodemus was the most outstanding teacher in Israel. In our terminology, it might be parallel to the title "Teacher of the Year." Yet Nicodemus recognized that Jesus was superior to Him, because Nicodemus said that Jesus was a Teacher Come from God. What do you need to learn from Jesus?

Jesus, teach me everything I need to know to be more godly

and effective in service. I will become Your student.

Jesus was often called Teacher. Just as a teacher gives you information you don't know, Jesus will teach you what you don't know about the Father. Just as a teacher helps solve problems and makes you more effective in life, Jesus can lead you out of your troubles and make you effective in Christian service. Just as a teacher is a role model, so Jesus personifies the truth and lived a perfect life on Earth. Just as a teacher loves and helps students, Jesus loves you and will come to help you in your hour of need. Jesus can meet your deepest need because He is a Teacher Come from God.

Jesus, there is so much I don't know; let me sit in Your

classroom. I will listen to You and learn from You. Teach

me what I need to know. Amen.

Reading: Matthew 21:23-32

Key Thought: Jesus can teach you what you need to know.