The Atonement

This sermon from Jamal Sarikoki emphasizes that Jesus reveals God as Father, which is a deeper and more intimate revelation than simply knowing God as Creator. The Fatherhood of God is central to Jesus’ mission and is revealed by the Spirit to the childlike in heart. Knowing God as Father is not just intellectual, but must be received emotionally and spiritually. Many people struggle to truly experience this love because of emotional wounds, especially those related to earthly fathers. Jamal explains that emotional healing and openness like a child are key to receiving this revelation. Jesus models this perfect relationship with the Father, and through Him, believers are invited into the same kind of intimacy. Ultimately, we are called to not only know the Father’s love but to live in it, letting it shape our identity and healing.