Christmas · Year B
The Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Day)
December 25, 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
Enduring Word Bible Commentary John Chapter 1 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik walks through the prologue, the Word made flesh, and the light shining in darkness.
Commentary on John 1:1-14 Working Preacher
Lutheran preaching commentary keyed to this exact Christmas Day Gospel reading.
John 1:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on 'In the beginning was the Word.'
The Work of Christmas, Christmas Day (III) Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
Episcopal sermon on the prologue for Christmas Day in the RCL.
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass During the Day Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic Sunday Connection background and reflection questions for the John 1 Mass during the day.
Background & Word Study
The manifestation of Jesus in John 1 Psephizo · Ian Paul
Anglican scholar Ian Paul reads the prologue as the overture to the whole Gospel.
John 1:1 Greek Text Analysis (Interlinear) BibleHub
Word by word Greek with parsing for the logos language of the prologue.
Book of John Overview BibleProject
Visual overview of John's structure and the theme of Jesus as the Word and life.
John - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Fourth Gospel's authorship, audience, and outline.
Brian Stoffregen Exegetical Notes, John 1:1-14 Crossmarks · Brian Stoffregen
Detailed Greek exegetical notes on the prologue for Christmas Day.
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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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