2-1 Who Was This Man

Have you ever needed grace — not once, but again and again? It’s not just a word we sing or say before meals. Grace is a river — endless, flowing, and full of power. In John 1:16, we’re told: “From his fullness we received grace upon grace.” This truth is seen in the rebuilding of the temple — a story of delay, opposition, and divine faithfulness. When the final stone was laid, the people shouted: “Grace, grace!” (Zechariah 4:7). God’s grace never runs dry — it’s always available, always sufficient, and always ready to flow through us.

In John 1:10-13, we’re struck by a profound paradox: the Creator was in the world, yet the world didn’t recognize Him. Even His own people failed to receive Him. Yet for those who did—those who believed—came the astonishing gift: the right to become children of God. This isn’t just adoption; it’s divine inheritance. Through faith, we’re born not by blood or will, but by God Himself. A life transformed. A family restored. A new beginning.

Matthew and Luke traced Jesus’ lineage, revealing his earthly roots. But John takes us further back—to the very beginning. In the opening verses of his Gospel, John unveils a startling truth: Jesus wasn’t just born into a family; He was the Word, present with God before creation itself. This isn’t a story of human ancestry; it’s a declaration of divine identity—a glimpse into the mystery of who Jesus truly is.