And the Word Became Flesh
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Speaker: Steve Estes
Scripture: John 1:1-3, 14
December 25, 2022
John 1:1-3: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
John 1:14: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Sermon Outline
1. Background
In the beginning was the Word (logos)
Pagan understanding of the Word
Jewish understanding of the Word
John personalizes the Word
2. Surprisingly, the Word came to earth in a lowly, humble fashion
The Word became "flesh"
How John describes the Word living among us
3. The Word came to earth with splendor and magnificence
We see this from the idea of "tentā
"We have seen his glory"
How was glory seen in the Word?
