Christmas Season · Year C
Second Sunday after Christmas Day
January 2, 2028
Overview & Insights
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory.” (John 1:14)
The prologue is set apart from the rest of John’s Gospel by its designation of Jesus Christ as the Word (Gr.: logos , vv. 1, 14) rather than “the Son.” The term One and Only (implying sonship) is introduced, however, in verses 14 and 18 and sets the stage for the Gospel’s characteristic emphasis on the Father-Son relationship between God and Jesus.
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Commentary
Commentary on John 1:(1-9), 10-18 Working Preacher
Working Preacher's reading of the prologue as John's own birth narrative.
John 1:(1-9), 10-18 Center for Excellence in Preaching
Preaching notes on the Word's coming to his own and the gift of becoming God's children.
John 1 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse evangelical walkthrough of the prologue.
John 1:1 Commentaries BibleHub
A side by side library of classic commentaries on the opening verse.
John 1 (Gill's Exposition) StudyLight
Gill's full verse by verse notes on the prologue.
John 1 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
Barnes' concise nineteenth century notes on the prologue.
John 1 Commentary Precept Austin
A devotional, cross-reference heavy commentary aimed at personal Bible study.
The Second Sunday of Christmas, Year C Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Brant Pitre walks through all four Mass readings, including the Johannine prologue.
Background & Word Study
John 1:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with parsing for the opening verses of the prologue.
John (Chapters 1-12) Overview BibleProject
A video walkthrough of the design and themes of John's Gospel.
Gospel of John Course Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introductory background on John's Gospel as a whole.
The Church Fathers
Questions preachers ask
What does John's prologue add to the Christmas story?
Where Luke gives the manger, John gives its meaning: the eternal Word through whom all things were made became flesh, full of grace and truth, the light no darkness can overcome.
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