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The delayed revelation of Jesus’ name in the prologue (the Gospel According to John 1:1–18) reflects the author’s understanding of Jewish respect for the holiness of God’s name, and it sets the stage for Jesus to claim God’s name as his own.
John begins his gospel by stating, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). This statement affirms the eternal nature and divinity of Jesus, who is identified as the Word made flesh (John 1:14).
21 gru 2016 · An Unwelcome Sunrise (John 1:1-18) Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction. “Though he was rich, yet for our sake he became poor, so that by his poverty we might become rich.”. — St. Augustine. John 1:1-18: In the beginning was the Word: and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.
After presenting John 1:1-18 from the Christian Bible, this handout challenges to students to identify key parts that describe the doctrine of the incarnation.
OUTLINE OF THE GOSPEL OF JOHN I. Prologue (1:1-18). II. Jesus discloses Himself as the Messiah in word and deed (1:19-12:50). a. The initial call of the disciples and John the Baptist’s ministry (1:19-2:11). b. Jesus begins His ministry in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to Gentiles (2:12-4:45).
Questions for reflection. 1. In this very rich and powerful text, what word, sentence or phrase most caught your attention? 2. As you gaze on the baby Jesus, so small and so helpless lying in your crib, do you see him as the Word of God? Do you see Him as hope being born?
The Johannine Prologue (John 1:1-18) 1-2: The Divine Word was with God eternally. 3: All things came into being through him (the Word) 4-5: In him was life and light, which darkness did not overcome. 6-8: [John was not the light, but came to testify about the light]
