John 1:1-14; John 3:16; John 14:1-6; John 12:44-47
For this final week of class, you have a few passages of Scripture to read written by the apostle John. John was a disciple of Jesus Christ, and he was inspired by God to share the story of Jesus Christ—and His ministry—in his book, also known as a “Gospel.” Of course, the word “gospel” refers to the Good News. John begins by saying that Jesus was God, that He was present and active in creation (as we read about in Genesis 1), and that He took on flesh, as a human being, and became God Incarnate. He lived a sinless life, died as a sacrifice for our sins, and rose again. He was the only One qualified to provide forgiveness of sin. Faith in Him (believing in Him and what He did and accepting Him personally as your Savior) is the only way to be “born again,” as it’s referred to in John 3. It’s the only way to go to heaven, as Jesus talked about it in John 14. God sent Jesus to this earth to represent him. Mankind couldn’t see, touch, or hear God, but they could see Jesus who was the living embodiment of an unseen God. We find this type of learning experience in teaching STEM activities.
STEM activities teach students to see, touch and hear, to learn about creation, and which leads them to know the God who created everything. Jesus’ coming to this earth was real. It was miraculous, but it is also historical and factual. As John discusses this event, it’s clear Jesus, as the Word (God Incarnate) came to earth to do the work of redemption in a “hands-on” way. Those He ministered to could see Him, they could touch Him, and they could hear Him. In the same way, STEM activities are factual and provide a historical study of the earth. When students can see, touch, feel and hear something, they internalize their learning and it becomes truth.
As teachers, when it comes to His creation, STEM allows students hands-on study about our Creator God. The unity of the diverse disciplines in STEM only make sense in light of Jesus’ power over all creation. STEM activities provide a living example of God to all mankind, and it shows in detail the lordship of Jesus Christ over all things.
After careful consideration, please answer the following questions.
- What are two or three “takeaways” you have learned or been reminded of that benefit your students in the classroom?
- What are two or three “takeaways” you’ve gained that will benefit you as a teacher in the future?
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