Christmas Season · Second Sunday after Christmas Day · Year B
John 1:(1-9), 10-18
The Word Became Flesh
January 3, 2027
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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John 1:(1-9), 10-18 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary's exegetical take on the prologue for this specific Sunday.
John 1:(1-9), 10-18 Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed commentary with preaching notes and sermon ideas on the Word made flesh.
Bishop Barron on the Prologue of John Word on Fire · Bishop Barron
A Catholic reflection on John's Christmas prologue.
John 1 Enduring Word · David Guzik
An evangelical verse-by-verse study of John 1.
John 1 resources Precept Austin
In-depth evangelical word studies and cross references on John 1.
Classic commentaries on John 1 BibleHub
Compiled classic commentaries on John 1 gathered verse by verse.
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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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