Advent · Year B
Third Sunday in Advent
December 13, 2026
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 1:6-8, 19-28 Working Preacher
Lutheran exegesis reading John the Baptist purely as a witness who points away from himself to the light.
John 1:6-8, 19-28 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on recognizing the one who stands unknown among us.
Enduring Word Bible Commentary John Chapter 1 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse evangelical study of the prologue and John's testimony.
John 1 Commentary Precept Austin
In-depth notes gathering Greek word studies and cross references verse by verse.
John 1:6 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators (Barnes, Ellicott, Meyer, Pulpit) collected on the sending of John.
Arts & Faith: Week 3 of Advent, Cycle B Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
A short video meditation on a work of art for the third week of Advent.
Background & Word Study
John (Enter the Bible) Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Fourth Gospel's authorship, structure, and themes.
Book of John Overview BibleProject
Animated overview mapping the literary design of John's Gospel.
John 1:6 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with parsing and Strong's numbers for the witness passage.
The Church Fathers
Sermons & Reflections
Worship & Prayers
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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