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John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1: 1(ESV) 1 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Pagan Background? • God instituted many celebrations, times of remembrance for His people. Hebrews 10: 24 -25 – …stir up one another toward love and good works, not neglecting to meet together. John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Pagan Background? • God is a God of redemption and reconciliation (Romans 5) John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Pagan Background? • God values the heart John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

But if anyone loves God, he is known by God. 4 Therefore, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “an idol has no real existence, ” and that “there is no God but one. ” 5 For although there may be socalled gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”— 6 yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for 3 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. 1 Corinthians 8: 3– 6 (ESV) John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

“All things are lawful, ” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful, ” but not all things build up. 24 Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 25 Eat whatever is sold in the meat market without raising any question on the ground of conscience. 26 For “the earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof. ” 27 If one of the unbelievers invites you to dinner and you 23 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising any question on the ground of conscience. 28 But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice, ” then do not eat it, for the sake of the one who informed you, and for the sake of conscience— 29 I do not mean your conscience, but his. For why should my liberty be determined by someone else’s John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

conscience? 30 If I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of that for which I give thanks? 31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10: 23– 31 (ESV) John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose 1 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light. John 1: 1– 8 (ESV) John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

4 In him was life, John 1: 4 (ESV) John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 4 John 1: 4 -5 (ESV) John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. ” 12 John 8: 12 (ESV) John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light. 6 John 1: 6– 8 (ESV) John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Truths about light… 1. Light reveals imperfections Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God. 1 Corinthians 4: 5 (ESV) 5 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Truths about light… 2. Light produces clarity John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Truths about light… 3. Light illuminates a path Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path Psalm 119: 105 (ESV) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly – John 10: 10 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh. ESV) -

Discussion Questions: Which of the three truths about light resonates most with you and why? What else is significant about theme of light that helps you understand Jesus as the light? Look in your concordance or do a search for the word “light”. Do you see any other significant verses about light? How do they inform your understanding? John 1: 14…the Word became flesh. ESV) -

John 1: 14…the Word became flesh