Jesus told his apostles: “You will be witnesses of me . . . to the most distant part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) Today, pioneers are having a large share in the fulfillment of that prophecy. When you speak about God’s loving provisions for life, you are bearing witness to Jehovah and to Jesus.

Why should the role of God’s firstborn Son interest us? Because our very relationship with our heavenly Father, Jehovah, is involved. Jesus himself said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) Understanding this pivotal role will build our appreciation for God’s purpose. In addition, we will be moved to help sincere individuals of all backgrounds come to know the one “through whom all things are”—Jesus Christ.—1 Cor. 8:6.

The Person

How do we know that Jesus is God’s “firstborn” Son? (Col. 1:15)

Why does the Bible refer to Jesus as God’s “only-begotten” Son? (John 1:3, 14; Heb. 11:17; it-2 p. 53 par. 2)

How would you explain Jesus’ role in creation as described at Colossians 1:16? Why is this not referring to him as a co-Creator? (Matt. 19:4-6; it-2 p. 52)

In what sense is Jesus spoken of as wisdom personified? (Prov. 8:12, 30; 1 Cor. 1:24; it-2 p. 52)

In what way is Jesus “the Word”? (John 1:1, 14; 12:50; w08 12/15 pp. 12-13 pars. 6-7; w98 6/15 p. 22 par. 8–p. 23 par. 3)

How can we imitate the humility of Jesus in accepting his role as “the Word”?

How would you help someone to understand Jesus’ prehuman position and the need to put faith in Him? (John 8:23, 42, 58)

How does knowing the facts about Jesus’ prehuman position benefit you personally?

“The Way”

What is the only way for sinful humans to become reconciled to God? (Rom. 5:11; it-2 pp. 760-762)

How is an approved standing before Jehovah possible by means of Jesus? (Rom. 5:18; 1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 9:22-26)

To whom are the benefits of this provision available? (Acts 10:43; Eph. 2:18; 1 John 2:2)

What will the final outcome be for those who avail themselves of this loving provision? (Heb. 7:25)

How is Jesus “the way” regarding our approach to God in prayer? (John 16:23, 24)

How is Jesus “the way” in the example he set? (1 Pet. 2:21)

How can we show that we accept Jesus’ role as “the way”?

Why must a person come to understand Jesus’ vital role in the outworking of God’s purpose?

“The Truth”

How did Jesus “bear witness to the truth” by his entire life course? (John 18:37; Luke 24:44)

How is it that “truth came to be through Jesus”? (John 1:17; it-2 p. 60 par. 2; p. 62 pars. 1-5; p. 692 par. 2)

How is Jesus’ role a key element in the following prophecies? (Rev. 19:10; it-2 p. 60)

Genesis 3:15

Genesis 22:16-18

Daniel 7:13, 14

What demonstrates that Jesus did not hold back from speaking the truth? (Luke 8:1)

How should you imitate Jesus’ zeal in making the truth known?

How does the witness concerning Jesus inspire prophecy? (Rev. 19:10; it-2 p. 691 par. 4)

How should you view “the work of witnessing concerning Jesus”?

“The Life”

For what reason did Jesus come to earth? (Matt. 20:28)

What is the ransom price that Jesus paid to release us from sin and death? (1 Pet. 1:18, 19)

Explain what is meant by Jesus’ being “the Chief Agent of life.” (Acts 3:15; 10:42; John 6:39, 40; Eph. 1:7; Heb. 8:1-3; it-2 p. 61 pars. 1-3)

How does understanding Jesus’ role as “the life” affect our ministry?

How are we already benefiting from the sin-atoning value of Jesus’ sacrifice? (Rev. 7:9, 10)

If you are to receive the blessings of eternal life, in what must you have faith? (Acts 4:10, 12)

Additional Biblical Titles Applied to Jesus