Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (John 1:14-18), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion…

• “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory” (14)… The word translated “dwelt among” means “pitched his tent” or “tabernacled.” In light of the Old Testament, what is the significance of this way of speaking about the Incarnation?

• Richard Sibbes said, “The Incarnation… is the life and soul of a Christian. It is the marrow of the Gospel.” Do you understand why this is true? Why do we seem to have such difficulty holding together Jesus’ full divinity and full humanity? What would you get if he were either fully divine or fully human, but not both? Would you think the Incarnation is something important to share with unbelievers as you introduce them to Christianity?

• What is difficult in your life right now? What is going well? If you know God, how does it change the way you face these things? If you know God, is there anything you cannot face?