GOGIBI-HOM306
Oct 20 Homework/Exercise John 1:1-14
JOCELYN CURILAN
Topic: Jesus is The Word
Text: John 1:1-14
Introduction and Theme:
John wrote this Gospel to establish the deity and power of Jesus Christ. The general theme of the
book is to manifest Christ's power and glory. In these first verses of John, we are presented Christ's
Power as The Word. Jesus did not merely deliver a message from God. He himself is the message He is the Word. Let us explore these beginning verses deeply and reflect on this wonderful mystery.
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Jesus - Word Eternal
a. The Word existed in the beginning (v1)
b. The Word existed with God (v2)
Jesus – Word of Life
a. All came to life through The Word (v3a)
b. Nothing came into being without Him (v3b)
c. In The Word was life (v4)
Jesus – Word of Light
a. He is the Light in the darkness (v5)
b. John testifies about the Light (v6-8)
c. The Word is True Light that enlightens (v9)
Jesus – Word Unknown (v.10-11)
a. The World did not know Him (v10)
b. His Own People did not know Him (v11)
Jesus – Word of Redemption
a. The Believer’s Inheritance in the Word (v12)
b. The Believer’s Rebirth (v13)
Jesus – Word of Hope (To Conclusion)
a. The Word Became Flesh (v14)
b. The Word in Glory (v14)
Conclusion:
Jesus, The Word, in all His power came to us. Jesus is the Word Incarnate who chose to identify with
our humanity that we may understand the grace and truth of God and find redemption. His life is
THE Word – THE Message of our salvation. One only needs to accept the Word in faith and believe
in His name Jesus. Let the Living Word pour His truth in every heart that chooses to believe. So
accept, believe, and be saved!