2024 Christmas Message #1

John 1:1-14

Key verse 1:14

THE WORD BECAME FLESH AND

MADE HIS DWELLING AMONG US

1. What does the phrase “In the beginning” reveal about the Word (1a)? With whom was the Word (1b)? Who is identified as the Word (1c, 2, 14)? What do you think about the glory the Word had with God before creation (Jn 17:5)?
2. How is Jesus connected to creation (3; Col 1:16)? Why is it significant to believe that Jesus is the Creator God? Who is the source of life, and who owns life (4a)? What role does this life play (4b-5a)? How does this life assure us of victory over darkness (5b)?
3. What was John’s purpose in coming into the world (6-8)? Why is it necessary for someone to testify about the light? Who is the true light (9)? What makes Jesus the true light?
4. How did the world and God’s chosen people react to Jesus (10-11)? Why do you think these reactions were unreasonable? What promise does God give to those who believe in Jesus (12-13)?
5. Read verse 14. Who is Jesus, and what did he give up to live among us (Php 2:6-8)? How does his coming and life in the world reveal “grace” and “truth”?