St. Whonow? | In the Beginning...

by Rev. Grant Armstrong
Sunday, July 5, 2020
John 1:1-17
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SERMON NOTES
I. St. John’s faith speaks to the wider world in familiar terms.
II. Jesus’ place in history predates history.
III. The incarnation - God’s presence in human form - is still central to the church today.

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION
- What is your earliest clear memory?
- What's one thing you learned about St. John as a person that you didn't necessarily know before?
- Why does it matter that John would use terms familiar with people outside of the Jewish/Christian tradition to speak about Christ?
- John's Gospel tries to counter several misconceptions about Jesus (sometimes called heresies), including the idea that Jesus was created, and not eternal. Why does it matter that Jesus is eternal?
- Why is the physical presence of God among us so important to John's understanding of love and faithfulness?
- How is God inviting you to embody love and faithfulness through your presence this week?
- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?