The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 99: The Word Became Flesh (2022)
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Jesus's Divinity
- John establishes Jesus's divinity from the very first verse, stating, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
- This emphasizes Jesus's identity as God incarnate, not just a teacher or prophet, but the Word made flesh dwelling among us.
John the Baptist's Role
- John the Baptist clarifies his role, not as the Messiah, but as the last prophet preparing the way for Jesus.
- He's the bridge between the Old and New Testaments, pointing towards Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises.
Jesus as the Lamb of God
- John the Baptist calls Jesus the "Lamb of God", signifying Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice, not just a symbol of gentleness.
- This echoes Abraham's prophetic words, "God will provide himself a lamb", connecting Jesus to the sacrificial lamb of the Old Testament.