Good morning,
This week we will study John 1:1-34. We will discover who is the” Word”,what the ‘Word” did, the witness of one who knew the “Word”, and what that means for us.
The Word Became Flesh
John 1 invites us into the profound mystery of the Incarnation—God becoming man in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. It beckons us to recognize Jesus as the eternal Word through whom all things were created, the Light that shines in the darkness, and the Lamb of God who takes away sin. This chapter serves as a reminder of Jesus’ divine nature and mission, encouraging us to deepen our faith and inviting us to follow Him in our daily lives. (https://biblehub.com/chaptersummaries/john/1.htm)
The Word Made Flesh (John 1:9-14, 16-18)
9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.18 No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
John 1:9-13 speaks of the true Light that gives light to every man. “The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.” Despite being in the world, the world did not recognize Him, yet those who received Him were given the right to become children of God.
The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14-18 highlights the incarnation of the Word. “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.” This passage underscores the full humanity and divinity of Christ, who is full of grace and truth, and reveals God to humanity.
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. (John 1:14) Jesus took on human nature to dwell among us. This act demonstrates God’s love and desire for a relationship with humanity.
(https://biblehub.com/chaptersummaries/john/1.htm)
John 1 serves as a profound introduction to the Gospel of John, presenting the preexistence of Jesus Christ as the Word, His role in creation, and His incarnation as the Light and Life of mankind. Through this chapter, we also explore the testimony of John the Baptist. (https://biblehub.com/chaptersummaries/john/1.htm)
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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