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Memory Verse
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
– John 1:14 (NIV)
Focal Passage
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
– John 1: 1-5 (NIV)
Meditation
As you memorize the passage, meditate on each word and phrase. Explore the depth of all God wants you to know about himself through the passage. Here are a few thoughts to get you started:
What does John 1:14 say about Jesus?
- One of Jesus’ many names is “Word” (John 1:1)
- Jesus has always been with God, from the beginning (John 1:1-2)
- Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit, manifested in the flesh and taken up in glory (Matt 1:18-24; 1 Tim 3:16)
- Jesus lives among us, to know us (Ex 29: 42-46)
- Jesus is God’s one and only Son (John 3:16)
- Jesus receives honor and glory from God the Father (2 Pet 1:16-18)
What does John 1:14 say about You?
- Jesus dwells with you. He is called Immanuel, “God with us” (Matt 1:23)
- You can see God’s glory (Psalm 19: 1)
- Our Father God sent Jesus because He loves you – may you grasp how wide and long and high and deep the love of Christ is for you (Eph 3: 14-19)
Response
- Share the Good News, the word of God in fullness (Col 1:25-29)
- Praise the Living God that He dwells with me daily, always, to the end of the world (Psalm 84: 1-2, Matthew 28:20)