Sermon Listening Guide
Speaker: Dr. Condy Richardson
Scripture: John 1:4-13
Sermon Title: “Prologue (Part 2)”
John 1:4-13 (NIV)
4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.
6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.
Introduction
John 1 answers the question: “Who is Jesus?”
Would you “recommend” Jesus to anyone?
A Light in Darkness
Jesus is “Logos,” life, and light (according to John 1).
In the New Testament, darkness is often associated with low points or tragedy.
The ancient people living in spiritual darkness had an opportunity to see the light of Jesus.
Jesus and the written words of God still serve as brilliant light in our dark times.
Rejected
Why were ancient people unable to recognize Jesus as Lord and Creator?
Modern technology and psychology leave little room for God in the lives of many.
Many people reject Christ today because he is not what they expect.
Receiving and Believing
“The Parable of the Sower” tells the story of the few who receive and accept God’s word.
Those who receive Christ become part of the family of God.
It is wise to note that Jesus is willing to accept any who want to join the family.
Believers go on to multiply and spread God’s word to others.
Final Thoughts
Nowhere in John 1 do we see that light and darkness are equal and opposite forces.
John 1:5 tells us the darkness cannot overcome Christ.
He still shines today.
John 1 answers the question: “Who is Jesus?”
Would you “recommend” Jesus to anyone?
A Light in Darkness
Jesus is “Logos,” life, and light (according to John 1).
In the New Testament, darkness is often associated with low points or tragedy.
The ancient people living in spiritual darkness had an opportunity to see the light of Jesus.
Jesus and the written words of God still serve as brilliant light in our dark times.
Rejected
Why were ancient people unable to recognize Jesus as Lord and Creator?
Modern technology and psychology leave little room for God in the lives of many.
Many people reject Christ today because he is not what they expect.
Receiving and Believing
“The Parable of the Sower” tells the story of the few who receive and accept God’s word.
Those who receive Christ become part of the family of God.
It is wise to note that Jesus is willing to accept any who want to join the family.
Believers go on to multiply and spread God’s word to others.
Final Thoughts
Nowhere in John 1 do we see that light and darkness are equal and opposite forces.
John 1:5 tells us the darkness cannot overcome Christ.
He still shines today.