The Word Became Flesh

John 1:1-18

Key Verse 14

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory,
the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Read verses 1-2.  What do these verses teach about the Word? Who does "the Word" refer to (3, 14)?  Why does the author present Jesus as the Word? Read verse 3. How were all things made? (3, Psa 33:6, Heb 11:3, Col 3:16) Why is it important to know that Jesus is the Creator God? 

Read verses 4 and 5. Who is the author of life (Jn 14:6; 1Jn 5:11)? In what sense was “that life” the light of men? (Jn 9:5; Eph 6:12; Jn 8:12)  What does the light do?  What was the response of the darkness? (5)

Read verses 6-9. Who was sent from God? (6) What was his mission (7-8; Mal 3:1a)? Why is Jesus called the true light? (9) 

Read verses 10-13. How did the world and his own people (the Israelites) respond to Jesus? Yet, what right does Jesus give to those who receive and believe in His Name? (12)  How can we become children of God? (13)

Read verse 14. What does it mean that the Word became flesh? Why is it significant that he made his dwelling among us? What was revealed to the disciples when the Word made his dwelling among them? 

Read verses 15-18. What was John the Baptist’s testimony concerning Jesus? (15) What have we received from the fullness of his grace? (16) What did we receive from Moses and Jesus Christ? (17) How can we know God? (18) 

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