The Truth Behind the Tinsel

The Truth Beneath the Tinsel

Why do we celebrate Christmas? 

John 1:14-18 CSB

I. Jesus Became Human (The Incarnation) John 1:14a

14 The Word became flesh and dwelt among us… We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Philippians 2:6–8: He “made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.”

1 Timothy 3:16: “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh…”

II. Jesus Displayed God’s Perfect Character (Full of Grace and Truth) (1:14b, 17)

4b, 17: “…we have seen his glory… full of grace and truth… grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”

Colossians 2:9: “For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily.”

2 Corinthians 5:21: “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

III. Jesus Made the Invisible God Knowable (The Only Son Has Made Him Known)

18: “No one has ever seen God; the only God… he has made him known.”)

Colossians 1:15: “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.”

Hebrews 1:1–2: “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…”

John 14:9: “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.”

When you celebrate Christmas this year,

reflect on the truth that the God of the universe became human to save you.

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Community Life Group Questions

1. (John 1:14) What does it mean to you that God did not just temporarily visit Earth, but permanently took on human nature in Jesus?

2. Why is the infinite God becoming finite man so crucial to the Christian faith? What part of this truth do you find the most difficult or the most astounding to grasp?

3. (John 1:16) says, “we have all received, grace upon grace.” What does this continuous, overflowing, and replacing abundance of God’s kindness look like in your daily life? Can you share a recent example of receiving “grace upon grace”?

4.(John 1:18). How does the person of Jesus Christ serve as the perfect bridge for you to understand God’s heart and character?

5..What specific mystery or question about God can you finally understand or resolve by focusing on Jesus?

How can we pray for you?

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