God Became Flesh

Main Idea: Jesus is the Eternal Word of God in Human Flesh

Introduction: Polar Express - “the thing about trains… it doesn’t matter where they are going.  What matters is deciding to get on.”

Outline:

1. Jesus is the Eternal Word of God (V. 1-2)

Explanation: Jesus is eternal. He did not begin to exist at His conception. Argumentation: Genesis 1:1–3 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.”

Hebrews 1:1–3 “Long ago God spoke to our ancestors by the prophets at different times and in different ways. In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe through him. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of his nature, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.”

Illustration: Application: We must believe Him

2. Jesus is the Unquenchable Source of Life (V. 3-9) Explanation: Argumentation: Illustration: Flash-darks (from the Cat’s Quizzer) Application: We are dying, so we must receive Him

3. Jesus Became Human to Redeem Us (V. 10-18)

Explanation: We need NT grace in place of OT grace Argumentation: Hebrews 8:7–8 “For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion for a second one. But finding fault with his people, he says: See, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah—” Illustration: “There’s only one God, ma’am, and I’m pretty sure he doesn’t dress like that” - Captain America in The Avengers Application: We must receive Him

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