Who Is Jesus Christ? Jn 1:1-13
Opening Prayer
The Gospel's Purpose
"But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name."
John wants you to believe-and to keep believing.
He wants you to know real life-by the power of Jesus' name.
Jesus: The Eternal Word
"In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God."
The "Word" here is the Greek "Logos." It's both a title and a description of Jesus Christ-God in expression to us.
Jesus has always existed. He wasn't created; He is eternal, sharing perfect fellowship with the Father, yet fully God Himself.
"He existed in the beginning with God."
Jesus: Creator and Sustainer
"God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him."
Jesus is not just the agent of creation; He is the sustainer of all things.
"For through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. Everything was created through him and for him. He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together."
Pause and consider: the hands that were nailed to the cross are the same hands that formed the galaxies and hold your life together today.
The Giver of Life and Light
"The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone."
Every living thing owes its existence to Him. But more than physical life, He brings light-spiritual illumination-to all.
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it."
No matter how deep the darkness around you-or within you-His light cannot be overcome.
A Witness to the Light
"God sent a man, John the Baptist, to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light."
Who might God be asking you to point to the Light today?
The True Light Arrives
"The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world."
But not everyone recognized Him.
"He came into the very world he created, but the world didn't recognize him."
Even His own people rejected Him.
"He came to his own people, and even they rejected him."
The Open Door: Becoming a Child of God
"But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn-not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God."
This is God's simple, powerful promise.
Believe-put your trust fully in Jesus for who He truly is.
Receive-welcome Him into your life as your Savior and Lord.
Become-He makes you a child of God, reborn from above.
Reflection and Application
- Have you truly believed and received Jesus-not just as a historical figure, but as your personal Savior and God?
- Is there an area in your life where you need to let His light overcome darkness?
- Who can you point to Jesus today, as John the Baptist did?
If you've never invited Jesus into your life, today is the day. Ask Him to be who He truly is-your Lord, Savior, Creator, and the Light in your darkness.
Lord Jesus, I believe You are the eternal Word, my Creator and Savior. I receive You today. Make me a child of God. Shine Your light in my heart, and help me to follow You. Amen.
Key Verse for Today
"But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God."
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