Introduction

Mark 1:1

1. This is the beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Luke 1:1-4

1. Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us.
2. They received their information from those who had been eyewitnesses and ministers of God’s word from the beginning, and they passed it on to us.
3. So it seemed good to me as well, because I have carefully traced in detail all reports from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, [Note]
4. So that you might know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

John 1:1-18

1. Before the world began, the Word was there. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2. He existed in the beginning with God.
3. By him, all things came into existence, and nothing was made without him.
4. He was the source of life and gave life to everything that was created; and the life which he gave, was the light of mankind.
5. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
6. There was a man named John who was sent from God.
7. He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that everyone could hear about the light and believe.
8. John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.
9. The One who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
10. He came into the very world He created, but the world did not recognize Him.
11. Even in his own land and among his own people, he was not accepted.
12. But to all who have received him – those who believe in his name – he has given the right to become God’s children
13. - children not born by human parents or by human desire or a husband’s decision, but by God.
14. So the Word became flesh and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
15. John testified about Him when He shouted to the crowds, “This is the One I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for He existed long before me.’”
16. Out of his fullness we have all received one gracious gift after another.
17. For the law was given through Moses; but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
18. No one has ever seen God; but the One and Only Son, who is Himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.