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Jesus God’s Gift of Life

Jesus God’s Gift of Life

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Scripture Focus: John 1: 1 -18

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Scripture Focus: John 1: 1 -18

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life The Word to Live By: The Word became flesh and

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life The Word to Live By: 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. (John 1: 14)

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Session Truth: In Christ, God is with us.

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Session Truth: In Christ, God is with us.

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What does “Advent” mean? What “coming” of Christ do we

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What does “Advent” mean? What “coming” of Christ do we celebrate during Advent?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Who is referred to as “John” in verse 6? Identify

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Who is referred to as “John” in verse 6? Identify the words used here to refer to Jesus.

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What do verses 2 and 3 tell us about Jesus,

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What do verses 2 and 3 tell us about Jesus, the Word?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What are the main characteristics of light?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What are the main characteristics of light?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What is our confidence when the Word comes to live

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What is our confidence when the Word comes to live in us through the Holy Spirit?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Identify some of the many false lights in the world

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Identify some of the many false lights in the world today.

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Why are these false lights so attractive?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Why are these false lights so attractive?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What implication can we draw from so many people looking

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What implication can we draw from so many people looking for light?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Why does darkness make people afraid?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Why does darkness make people afraid?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Why does darkness seem to invite and encourage crime, deception,

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Why does darkness seem to invite and encourage crime, deception, and sin?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life How does light expose sin?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life How does light expose sin?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What did Jesus do that should have caused people to

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What did Jesus do that should have caused people to recognize him as their Messiah?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Why did people fail to recognize him when they had

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Why did people fail to recognize him when they had waited so many years for the Messiah?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life is a gift. What important privilege does life from God

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life is a gift. What important privilege does life from God grant to us?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life How does John explain this unique family relationship?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life How does John explain this unique family relationship?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Imagine arriving at the home of a family member with

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Imagine arriving at the home of a family member with a special gift, only to find that no one would let you come in.

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Why is our world so inhospitable to the Word?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Why is our world so inhospitable to the Word?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life How did the Word come and dwell among us? What

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life How did the Word come and dwell among us? What does “Incarnation” mean?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What are the two elements that fill Jesus’ being? What

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life What are the two elements that fill Jesus’ being? What does verse 16 mean?

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Do you know Jesus? Are you living as a child

Jesus—God’s Gift of Life Do you know Jesus? Are you living as a child of God? Are you making God known?