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Although the lectionary picks up in the middle of the prologue to John’s Gospel, it is an appropriate place to begin on the second Sunday of Christmas: “He was in the world” (1:10). John’s Incarnational Perspective This simple statement is a profound declaration of God’s incarnation. The season following Christmas invites us to reflect on … Continue reading “John 1:(1-9), 10-18 Commentary by Holly Hearon”

The Prologue of John’s Gospel is one of the finest pieces of literature in all of the New Testament. It introduces the reader/hearer to Jesus as fully human and fully God. This theological conundrum is delivered by John in poetic, abstract, but clear language that could expand with the audience. Jesus, the Word, is presented … Continue reading “John 1:(1-9), 10-18 Commentary by Ginger Barfield”

The Prologue introduces the major themes of the Gospel. Stop what you are doing, read John 1:1-18, and jot down anything that strikes you. Notice repeated words and themes such as word, life, light, darkness, believe, know, “his own,” fullness, and bosom. Yes, bosom. More on that later. These are all words and themes that … Continue reading “John 1:(1-9), 10-18 Commentary by Jaime Clark-Soles”

When I was a kid, I was sick a lot. I had childhood epilepsy, experienced some learning disabilities from a difficult birth, was often sick, and had numerous allergies. I spent a lot of time in doctor’s offices for all of these issues. So hospitals, tests, and doctors were part of my life. As a … Continue reading “John 1:(1-9), 10-18 Commentary by Karyn Wiseman”

John 1:(1-9), 10-18 is the assigned Gospel lesson for Christmas 2, Years A, B, and C. While John 1:1-9 is optional, verses 10-18 make little sense without the premises set out in the opening verses. The Prologue to John’s Gospel is John’s birth story of Jesus. To view these 18 verses as such is both … Continue reading “John 1:(1-9), 10-18 Commentary by Karoline Lewis”

John’s prologue is very juicy, theologically, and it begins by celebrating God’s incarnation in Jesus of Nazareth, the Word of God. “Word” in Greek is logos, meaning word, spirit, and mind. Let’s not forget that the Word of God enlightens everybody regardless of class, race, gender orientation, culture, age, ableism, citizenship, etc. For generations, Galilee, … Continue reading “John 1:(1-9), 10-18 Commentary by Eliseo Pérez-Álvarez”

Este “prólogo” al evangelio de Juan presenta uno de los temas centrales de la fe cristiana: la encarnación de la Palabra. Esta Palabra, logos, indica no sólo un contenido semántico, sino el dinamismo y acción propios de lo divino como “proyecto.” La Palabra es un plan o proyecto creador, y este proyecto de Dios se … Continue reading “San Juan 1:1-14 Comentario por Guillermo Hansen”

Siempre se ha hablado del amor de Dios que sobrepasa nuestra imaginación, de su condescendencia y de su solidaridad, pero ninguna definición o comentario ha sido más elocuente que el Evangelio de Juan capítulo 1. Este capítulo nos muestra la gran obra salvífica a través de Jesucristo; el precio que pagó y las relaciones que … Continue reading “San Juan 1:1-14 Comentario por Iris Barrientos”

Nuestra fe se aferra al poder de una Palabra, una palabra fundamental, una palabra que ni siquiera se puede decir pero que vive completamente en medio nuestro. Es una palabra que crea, inventa, imagina, hace, cambia, mueve, compone, expande, limita, rompe, sana, transforma, espanta, toca, y mucho más, moviendo y volteando las cosas. Esta palabra … Continue reading “San Juan 1:1-14 Comentario por Cláudio Carvalhaes”

Whereas the Christmas Eve account was simple narrative, this text can only be viewed as poetic or imaginative. Though there is a story here, it must be teased out from the creative language of the Evangelist. The task of the preacher is not so much that of interpreting in precise language as it is in … Continue reading “John 1:1-14 Commentary by Ginger Barfield”