John 1

A few thoughts to consider as you read John 1 this week:

1) Consider how John is describing Jesus in this first chapter.  How is Jesus more than just a nice religious figure?  What difference does it make that he was, "In the beginning" and that "All things were made through him?"

2) John says that Jesus, "dwelt among us" (ESV) in verse 14.  More literally, it means he "tabernacled" or he "pitched his tent" in our midst.  John is alluding to the Hebrew idea of God dwelling among his people (Exodus 25:8-9).  The tabernacle was the place that God dwelled.  What is significant about the fact that God now dwells through Christ?

3) Where would it make a difference in your life today if the Jesus was the Creator of the universe and the one who came to "tabernacle" with you?  What does that mean for prayer?  Could it be that the God who draws close is also the God who has the power to create the universe?  Might he be interested and able to hear your cries today?

4) Who do you know that needs to hear the news that the Almighty God has given up heaven to know them?