Rhapsody of Realities 13 October
Scripture: In the beginning, was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made (John 1:1-3).
Just as no other apostle gave us the revelation of the Church like Paul, no one gave the Church the revelation of the Person of Jesus, the incarnate Word, like John. He tells us the story of the Word and
starts from the beginning. In John 1:10-14, he says, “He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not…And the Word was made (became) flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” Hallelujah! Who was in the world that the world didn’t know?
You may answer, “Jesus!” But John that gave us this account didn’t say Jesus; he was referring to the Word. Read verse 14 again; it says, “And the Word was made (became) flesh, and dwelt among us….” John is letting you know the origin of Jesus. While the
other Gospel writings (Matthew and Luke) began their
Read yesterday’s Rhapsody of Realities here
accounts by tracing the earthly genealogy of Jesus, John’s Gospel declares His divinity, giving us the actual origin of the man, Christ Jesus—who He really is.
Jesus Christ is the Word that pre-existed creation and by whom all things were created (John 1:1-3). His birth was a marvel, for the creative Word of God was wrapped in swaddling clothes; “the Word” had come to be with, and walk amongst men! That’s why
they called Him “Emmanuel” (God with us) (Matthew 1:23). Every step Jesus took was the Word of God in motion: the Word personified.
CONFESSION
Blessed Lord Jesus, you’re the eternal Rock of ages: the only true God! The one by whom all things were created. How great and glorious you are! You’re the embodiment of grace and truth; you’re the Word of life, the hope of the world, and the living bread
from heaven that gives life to every man in the world. Blessed be your Name forever!
FURTHER STUDY: John 1:1-4 NIV; John 1:10-14 NIV
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:1-13; Isaiah 57-58
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 6:1-10; Ezekiel 7
Thank you for studying today’s Rhapsody of Realities –The Incarnate Word- written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
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Rhapsody of Realities 13 October 2020
