John 1

John 1

1 - 18 The Word Became Flesh

My notes: "The prologue introduces the central theme of this Gospel: the divine Savior has come into the world, has been rejected by many, but has given eternal life to those who accepted him."

Jesus was God's Word to men. The Word was with God from the beginning. Then Jesus lived among us. 16. From his fullness of grace we have all received, grace upon grace.

19 - 34 The Testimony of John the Baptist

Jesus denies to the priests and Levites that he is the Messiah. John the Baptist testifies that Jesus, "Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after to me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandle." (26-27) Later, he says, "Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!

35 - 51 The First Disciples of Jesus

The disciples recognize Jesus' divinity and follow him. It's amazing how they drop what they are doing and follow him. The Holy Spirit must have truly been at work.