The book of John starts in a special way: “In the beginning was the Word.” The Word is Jesus!
Jesus was with God at the very beginning, and Jesus is God. Everything was made through Him.
Then Jesus became a person like us and lived with us. He is the Light that shines in the darkness.
Key Verse
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.John 1:14, ESV
Talk About It
If you want to know what God is like, whom do you look at?
Story Questions
What does John call Jesus?
The Word
Was Jesus there at the beginning?
Yes
What did the Word become?
A person like us
Try This Today
Compare Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1. How are they alike?
Pray Together
Jesus, you are the Word and the Light. Thank you for coming to live with us. Amen.