With God, Was Good
In the days of Jesus’ life, people came to know him from the ground-up — they walked with him, watched and listened to him, experienced his reality, and in real time came to know him as Savior and Lord. After his death and resurrection, as the first disciples reflected on all he was and all he did, they came to know Jesus from the heavens-down, comprehending his deity and his descent to humanity. In this series, we’ll unpack four of the New Testament’s most exalted claims regarding the deity of Jesus, marveling at the humility of his descent in his first Advent. This week we look at John 1.1-18, wrapping up our series by asking, "What difference does Advent make?"
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Review our Advent series texts (Hebrews 1, Colossians 1, Philippians 2). What have been the consistent claims in all these texts?
Read John 1.1-18. How does John make the same points we've seen in the other texts?
What theme most stands out to you in texts? What makes you want to celebrate Advent?
What practical difference does Advent make for you?
Dec 17, 2023 - Steve Hart