Day 1: Day 1 Title

Reading: John 1:1–5

Listen to: John chapter 1

Historical Context

Replace this section with 2–4 paragraphs of historical and literary context for the passage.

Key Themes

Theme One. Explanation of the first key theme.

Theme Two. Explanation of the second key theme.

Connections

• Old Testament echo: Genesis 1:1 opens with the same phrase, “In the beginning.”
• Parallel passage: Colossians 1:15–17 identifies Jesus as the agent of all creation.

Reflection Questions

1. What does this passage reveal about the character of Christ?
2. What strikes you most about John’s opening prologue?
3. How does understanding this context change your reading of the passage?

Prayer

Suggested prayer focus based on the passage — replace with your own.

Lord Jesus, the eternal Word, help us to grasp the depth of who you are and what it means that you became flesh and dwelt among us. Amen.