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We are currently worshiping God through the preaching and consideration of the Gospel of John. John's Gospel is distinct among the four. Matthew, Mark and Luke are called the Synoptic (literally "same view") Gospels because they are very similar in progression. But John's Gospel is unique.
Instead of reporting the interaction of Jesus with the crowds as they Synoptics do, John prefers to focus on individual and intimate interactions. Whereas Matthew and Luke begin with Jesus' nativity and childhood, and Luke with the start of his public ministry, John begins with the pre-existing and pre-incarnate Word of God who became flesh. John takes the epic themes of Genesis such as the struggle between light and darkness as prologue to his own writing.
Written near the end of his life in AD 85-90, John's Gospel is no dispassionate recounting of mere historical facts. He tells us the purpose of his Gospel: " . . . so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name" (John 20:31).
December 18, 2011 Prince of Peace? Jesus himself said that he came to earth, not to bring peace, but to bring a sword. There will be peace, but that peace will come through and despite the strife that accompanies it.
Luke 1:26-38
Rev. Chip Hammond
Luke April 5, 2009 The question is not merely what we think of and do with Jesus on Sunday, but what we think of and do with him on Friday; not how we start the race, but how we finish it.
Luke 19:28-42
Rev. George C. Hammond
Luke December 30, 2007 What it meant for God to become human, and dwell among us.
Luke 1:26-38
Rev. George C. Hammond
Luke December 24, 2006 The Appearance, The Announcement, The Amnesty.
Luke 2:1-20
Rev. George C. Hammond
Luke April 9, 2006 Many people say they are glad that Jesus came. The question, though, is 'Why are they glad?' Some people are glad because they think Jesus came to back their political party, or give them health, wealth, and prosperity in this life. The people who thought this way when Jesus entered Jerusalem cheered him. Days later, these same people were shouting 'Crucify him!' The reason? His crime? He didn't do what they wanted. Are you glad Jesus came? Why?
Luke 19:28-44
Rev. George C. Hammond
Luke
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