John's gospel opens with a stunning prologue, bringing us all the way back to before time began. This is where the story of Jesus begins, and John forces us to reckon with the fact that Jesus of Nazareth, fully human, was also fully God. This is the miracle of miracles, and means Jesus can show us what God is like, be the authority over our lives that we need, and rescue us that we might live forever with God. 

Application Questions: 

1. Why is it so important to John that we understand Jesus as fully God? What would we lose if Jesus was just a very godly human being? 

2. Why does John want us to think of Jesus as the word of God? 

3. How can Jesus, as fully God, give you direction, purpose, and meaning in your life in a way other things can’t?

4. What does it mean that to you that Jesus came to rescue you, not just inspire you? How can that change your perspective on your life this week?