Rainier Valley Church - Seattle

"What Gifts are You Getting for Christmas?" (John 1:14-18) Among Us: A Christmas Story Sunday, December 3rd Discussion Questions:  Presence and Glory John 1:14-15 - What does it mean that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us? How does this challenge our understanding of God?What does John mean by "we have seen his glory"? What kind of glory are we talking about here? Grace and Truth  John 1:16-17 - How is the glory of Jesus described? What does it mean that he is "full of grace and truth"? How does common grace and saving grace function like grace upon grace in our life? What was can we act like Jesus by being both gracious and truthful? What are some ways that you have seen grace and truth embodied in the life of Jesus? Revelation and Clarity John 1:18 - John says that "no one has ever seen God." What does this mean? How can Jesus then make God known? What does the phrase "the only God, who is at the Father's side" tell us about the relationship between Jesus and God the Father? Share your own experience