December 14 | John 1 | Incarnation of the Seed
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?
Read John 1:1-4. What does John tell us about the “Word” in these verses?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Read Romans 12:1. Jesus demands our full repentance. What is necessary for truly spiritual worship, according to this verse?