My Discipleship Group just finished reading the Gospel of John, always a rich experience. With this blog post, for your Christmastime devotions or family worship this year, drill down into the theology, purpose and riches of Christmas, according to the intelligent, intimate perspective of Jesus’ closest friend on earth, the Apostle John.
We read the “Christmas Story” in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. You won’t find a narrative in the gospel of John, but you will find there the theology, purpose and riches of Christmas!
So, here is something different this year with your family and friends at Christmastime – Christmas through the eyes of John.
Before opening presents or starting that Christmas party, grab your Bible (maybe a good study Bible) and read and discuss these passages:
- John 1:1 – The Trinity: Who and from where Christ was for eternity before the Christmas events.
- John 1:14 – The Incarnation: The most succinct statement of the Christmas story.
- John 1:16 – Without Christmas, Christ wouldn’t have flesh to sacrifice; and we wouldn’t have grace…only judgment!
- John 3:16-17 – Christmas and Good Friday in one. These events should not, and cannot, be isolated.
- John 6:42-51 – A…
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