Go! And Know The Beginning And The Word Series

Go! And Know the Beginning and the Word

Genesis 1:1 (NLT): “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”

John 1:1 (NLT): “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Introduction: A Question of Beginnings

Every journey starts somewhere. Every story has a beginning. But unlike our stories, the story of God—the story of the Gospel—does not begin with uncertainty or guesswork. It begins with the certainty of God's eternal presence and power.

“In the beginning…” That phrase echoes across the pages of Genesis and John like a divine heartbeat, calling us to go! and know the One who was there before time began. Not just to know about Him, but to truly know Him—intimately, eternally, and personally.

Let us open our hearts today to see the glory of Jesus, the Word who was in the beginning, who is God, who became flesh, and who saves sinners.

I. The Eternal God of Creation — Genesis 1:1

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)

This is the opening line of Scripture. The Hebrew phrase "??????????? ?????? ????????" (bere’shith bara Elohim) introduces us to God as Creator. The verb “bara” (to create) is uniquely used for God's divine activity—no human is said to “bara” anything. Only God creates ex nihilo—out of nothing.

Elohim, though grammatically plural, is used with singular verbs here, subtly hinting at the mystery of the Trinity. The Spirit is present in verse 2, and John reveals the Son’s involvement.

God is the uncaused cause. The beginning is not the beginning of God—it is the beginning of everything else. Before there was time, matter, or space, there was God.

John Piper said, “God is the source of all reality. Everything else is contingent on Him.”

Piper’s insight leads us to worship, because if all things begin with God, so must our lives, our purpose, and our salvation.

You were created by design, not accident. You are not a cosmic fluke—you are the intentional creation of a personal, holy, and powerful God. And if He created you, He owns you. Your life has meaning because your beginning has a Maker.

II. The Eternal Word — John 1:1

“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)

The Greek phrase here is "?? ???? ?? ? ?????" (en arche en ho Logos). “In the beginning” connects us directly to Genesis. But now we are introduced to the Word—Logos—not just as a concept, but as a Person.

The verb “en” (was) indicates continuous existence. Jesus, the Word, didn’t begin—He was. He is. He always will be.

Trinitarian Truth

The Word is with God (distinct), and the Word was God (divine). Here we behold the mystery and majesty of the Trinity: Jesus is not the Father, but He is fully God. One essence, three persons.

Charles Stanley said, “Jesus Christ is not merely a reflection of God; He is God Himself clothed in humanity.”

Stanley’s words compel us to see Jesus as more than a prophet or teacher. He is God revealed. He is the Logos—the full expression of God’s character and will.

Do you know the Word? Not just the Bible, but the One to whom the Bible points? Knowing Jesus is eternal life. He was there before you, and He’ll be there after you. Make Him the centre of your now.

III. The Word Became Flesh — John 1:14

“So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.” (John 1:14)

“?s????se?” (eskenosen) — “He dwelt,” literally, “He tabernacled.” Jesus pitched His tent among us—just like God’s presence filled the tabernacle in the wilderness.

Imagine a doctor who discovers a cure for a deadly disease, but to deliver the cure, he must become a patient and suffer the disease himself. Jesus, the divine Healer, stepped into our condition to rescue us—at His own cost.

C.S. Lewis wrote, “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.”

The Incarnation is not sentiment—it is salvation. God came down not merely to empathise, but to redeem.

Jesus didn't come to admire your potential—He came to rescue you from your sin. Will you receive Him as Saviour? Will you bow to Him as Lord?

IV. The Cross and the Resurrection — Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3–4

Romans 5:8 (NLT): “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”

1 Corinthians 15:3–4 (NLT): “Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day.”

Jesus didn’t die as a martyr—He died as a substitute. The eternal Word became the crucified Saviour, bearing your sin, your shame, your penalty. And He didn’t stay dead. He rose in victory!