Sermon Category: And the WORD became FLESH...

Grace and truth are two ends of the tension that God has had to navigate to bring us into relationship with him. Because of our sin the gospel proclaims that we deserve to die. This is truth. But because of God’s love God does not want us to die. So in his grace God provided a way for us not to have to. Jesus’ incarnation is God’s way. The gospel proclaims the God who satisfied his truth through his love and grace. Jesus’ incarnation proclaims the God who gives himself to give to those who have nothing on their own.

In a world overwhelmed by darkness, God speaks his light. God spoke in many ways to the father’s through the prophets but in these last days he has spoken through the Son (Heb. 1:1-2). The Word came to the world to seek and save the lost. God’s light enters into the realm of darkness to shine life upon those who dwell in the valley of the shadow of death. Jesus’ incarnation means that we may be found, even when we feel most lost.

Jesus is God’s Living Word upholding the universe together. In a world of chaos and confusion, Jesus is God’s Word offering us new beginnings. Jesus is the master craftsman builder (tekton Matthew 13:55) able to rebuild our lives. Jesus’ incarnation means that we may begin again.