John 1:1-5

Merry Christmas! Entering the Advent season can be a joyous time of the year, a time that draws us to consider the glories of how the Son of God became flesh and dwelt among us. To help us worship our way through this Advent we turn to the Gospel of John where our text will not only lead us to stoop low near the manger, but also to lift our eyes to behold the wonders of the baby in the manger. The beginning of John’s gospel is unlike the other gospels in its power to amplify the whole Christmas story. These 18 versus lift high the glories of the pre-incarnate Word, filling in the Christmas picture with glorious color that invites us to worship the Low-born King of Heaven. Main Idea—The Bethlehem Baby is the eternal Creator of life and light—Do I know him?