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A God Who Comes. John 1:1-18. “In the beginning…”. John 1:1: “In the beginning…” Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning…” The beginning of God’s Story The beginning of our story. Flashes of Light in Darkness (Exodus). God Spoke. God Acted. God Dwelt. God Led. The Word.
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A God Who Comes John 1:1-18
“In the beginning…” • John 1:1: “In the beginning…” • Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning…” • The beginning of God’s Story • The beginning of our story
Flashes of Light in Darkness(Exodus) God Spoke God Acted God Dwelt God Led
The Word God’s “powerful self-expression in creation, revelation, and salvation” -D.A. Carson
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among usand we have seen his glory.”
NEW CREATION WORD CREATION WORD
The Christmas Question Old Creation Life • Wrapped up in old creation • Money, schedules, expectations, demands, people’s approval, trying to survive New Creation Life • Knowing God • Community • Mission
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among usand we have seen his glory.”