December 14 | John 1 | Incarnation of the Seed

  1. Is there a particular circumstance that predictably knocks you out of the ‘Christmas spirit’? How do you handle the ‘Charlie Brown Problem’ in your own life?

  2. Read John 1:1-4. What does John tell us about the “Word” in these verses?

  3. Read John 1:14. In this verse. the Word became flesh, an event called the Incarnation. Why might the Jewish people of Jesus’ day be surprised by a claim like this?

  4. Read Hebrews 1:1-3. Jesus constitutes the fullness of revelation. Regarding this revelation, how is the incarnate Christ different than the prophets who came before him?

  5. Read 1 Corinthians 15:21-22. Jesus accomplished full reconciliation. What is the relationship between Adam and Jesus according to these verses? Why is Jesus’ full humanity a necessary component of this role and function?

  6. Read Romans 8:11. Jesus accomplished full redemption. How should we understand our bodies in light of Jesus’ incarnation? What is his plan for our bodies in the future? Right now?

  7. Read Romans 12:1. Jesus demands our full repentance. What is necessary for truly spiritual worship, according to this verse?

Robb EsperatComment