God the Son, Student Workbook, SW10

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G O D T H E S O N

from a theological perspective: “My Lord and my God!” What began in Thomas as a kind of stubborn intellectual quest for physical evidence of Jesus’ resurrection was transformed into the white-hot passion of a disciple whose exclamation shows the real meaning of Christological investigation. “My Lord and my God!” This will be the true, honest, and spontaneous confession of every person who seriously looks at the truth regarding Jesus of Nazareth and, from the inner soul, comes to see him as he really is. Only the Spirit of God can enable any man or woman or child to really see the Lord Jesus; but, if he does and they yield their hearts to that revelation, they will join Thomas’ affirmation in a personal confession that will lead to similar works, sacrifices, and courage as they recognize that this humble yet exalted Savior is in fact their Lord and their God . May God so illumine our hearts and minds through the Scriptures to see Jesus of Nazareth as he really is so we can exclaim with Thomas with similar joyful and reverent voice to the object of our worship and the Leader of our ministries: “My Lord and my God!” After reciting and/or singing the Nicene Creed (located in the Appendix), pray the following prayer: God of grace, your eternal Word took flesh among us when Mary placed her life at the service of your will. Prepare our hearts for his coming again; keep us steadfast in hope and faithful in service, that we may receive the coming of his kingdom, for the sake of Jesus Christ the ruler of all, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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Nicene Creed and Prayer

~ Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The Theology and Worship Ministry Unit. Book of Common Worship . Louisville, KY: Westminister/John Knox Press, 1993. p. 177.

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