This sermon explores the divine identity of Jesus as the Word, the Creator, and the light of mankind, emphasizing our need for Him for eternal life.
Hello, dear friends. It is a privilege to gather with you again today, to stand in this sacred space where we seek solace, find fellowship, and grow in our faith. Isn’t it wonderful that we have this opportunity to come together, to pause from our daily routines and reconnect with our Creator?
We're here today to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to drink deeply from the wellspring of wisdom that is the Bible. We're not merely flipping through pages of a book, but rather, we're opening our hearts to the voice of God, as He speaks to us through His Word.
As we turn our attention to the Gospel of John, we find ourselves confronted with a profound truth. The opening verses present us with a figure who is both familiar and yet utterly transcendent. This figure is Jesus, the Son of God. He is the Word, the one who was with God in the beginning, the one through whom all things were made. This is not a truth to be taken lightly. It is a truth that demands our full attention, our deepest reverence. Let's take a moment to consider the implications of this truth.
Firstly, we are told that Jesus is the Word. This is a title that speaks volumes about His identity and His role in the divine economy. In the ancient world, the word was seen as a powerful force, a creative energy that could bring things into existence. When God spoke, things happened. The world was created, the seas were parted, the dead were raised.
Secondly, we are told that Jesus was with God in the beginning. This is a statement that affirms the pre-existence of Jesus. Before the world was created, before time began, Jesus was there with God. He was not a created being, but a co-eternal partner with God.
Thirdly, we are told that Jesus is the life. In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. This is a powerful affirmation of the life-giving role of Jesus. He is not just the creator of life, but the sustainer of life. He is the one who gives us our very breath, our very existence.
Finally, we are told that Jesus is the light. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. This is a statement that speaks of the victory of Jesus over the forces of evil and death. He is the light that dispels the darkness, the light that guides us on our way, the light that reveals the truth about God and about ourselves.
As we continue to reflect on the divine identity of Jesus, we find ourselves drawn to the promise of eternal life through Him ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO
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