The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 99: The Word Became Flesh (2024)
Apr 8, 2024
Exploring the significance of Jesus' divinity in the Gospel of John, the transition from the Old Testament to the New Testament, Jesus fulfilling God's promises, miracles and teachings of Jesus, the importance of belief and sacrifice, and God's love extending to all through the covenant with the Jewish people.
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Jesus' Divinity
- John establishes Jesus' divinity from the Gospel's start.
- Jesus is the Word made flesh, God incarnate, not just a teacher or prophet.
The Lamb of God
- John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the "Lamb of God," symbolizing sacrifice.
- This signifies Jesus' role as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity's sins.
Lamb of God and Sacrifice
- John the Baptist's "Lamb of God" title connects to Old Testament sacrifice.
- Jesus, like the Passover lamb, offers freedom and new life through his sacrifice.