John began his gospel account by introducing his readers to Jesus. He was “with God” and “was God” and helped to create all things (John 1:1-3).
Not only was Jesus “in the beginning with God” (John 1:2), but He also left heaven and came to earth. John wrote, “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).
John then explained one of the benefits we gain from Jesus coming in the flesh: “No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him” (John 1:18). Later when one of Jesus’ apostles asked Him to show them the Father, He answered, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father; how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?” (John 14:9). When Jesus was here on the earth, He displayed the same purpose, character, compassion, wisdom, and more that the Father possessed.
So remember that Jesus explained the Father. We can know God by learning of Jesus. Therefore, it is important that we take time to study the life and teachings of Christ because He points us to our heavenly Father.