August 14, 2025 • 17 mins
Beyond mangers and miracles lies a profound revelation—Jesus as the eternal Word who existed before time began. Pastor Harry Behrens launches Season 3 of The Takeaway by diving into the theological depths of John's Gospel, exploring why John takes such a dramatically different approach than Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
Unlike the synoptic gospels that begin with earthly events, John takes us back to eternity itself. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." These opening verses establish foundational truths about Christ's nature that shape everything we believe about salvation. Through careful examination of John 1:1-3, Pastor Harry reveals how these verses declare Christ's pre-existence, His intimate relationship with God, and His complete deity—addressing common misinterpretations along the way.
The message builds to a powerful revelation of Jesus as Creator: "All things were made through him." From the intricate design of a single snowflake to the vastness of the cosmos, everything bears the signature of Christ's creative power. But this isn't merely academic theology—it transforms how we respond to Jesus today. If Christ is truly the eternal Word who spoke worlds into existence and still sustains all things, how should we respond when He speaks to us? Are we treating His words as divine commands or mere suggestions?
Send in your questions using the text link in the episode description. Every fourth episode will be dedicated to answering your questions directly as we continue exploring John's Gospel together. Next episode: "Jesus as Life"—unpacking how the eternal Word brings light into our darkness.
Please visit www.chosenbydesign.net for more information on Pastor Harry’s new book, "Chosen By Design - God’s Purpose for Your Life."
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Speaker 1 (00:09):
In this episode, pastor Harry Behrendt opens
Season 3 of the Takeaway byexploring the profound opening
verses of the Gospel of John.
Rather than beginning withJesus' birth or ministry, john
takes us back to eternity, tothe moment before creation,
introducing Jesus as the eternalword.
Drawing from John, chapter 1,verses 1 to 3, pastor Harry
(00:30):
highlights the unique way Johnreveals Christ not only as the
promised Messiah, but as theeternal creator who is with God
and is God.
This foundational truth shapeseverything we believe about who
Jesus is and why he alone cansave.
Join Pastor Harry as he unpacksthese verses to help us better
(00:51):
understand the divine identityof Christ and the powerful
reality that God has spoken onceand for all through His Son.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Hello, welcome again to the Takeaway.
I'm your host, pastor HarryBehrens, and today we begin an
exciting new season and apowerful new series through the
Gospel of John.
Throughout season three, we'llbe exploring deep theological
truths about Jesus, not just asa teacher or a miracle worker,
but as the eternal Son of God,the Creator, the Life-Giver and
(01:30):
the Light of the World.
We'll unpack key doctrines likethe Deity of Christ, the
Incarnation, the Sovereignty ofGod and what it truly means to
receive new life through Him.
Our journey begins today withthe message called the eternal
word, as we look closely at John1, verses 1 through 3.
Now, before we dive in, let meask you a question why are there
(01:53):
four gospels?
Why does John sound sodifferent from the others?
Matthew, mark and Luke areoften called the synoptic
gospels because they seetogether.
They give us similar stories,teachings and miracles, but from
slightly different angles.
Matthew, for example, writes toa Jewish audience and shows
(02:14):
Jesus as the messianic king, thefulfillment of Old Testament
prophecy.
Mark, on the other hand, isfast and action-packed,
revealing Jesus as the sufferingservant or ransom.
And Luke he gives us a detailedand compassionate view of Jesus
, especially highlighting hiscare for the outsider.
But John.
(02:35):
John is different.
He doesn't begin with a mangeror a baptism.
He doesn't start in time, hestarts in eternity.
In John 1.1,.
In the beginning was the Word,and the Word was with God, and
the Word was God.
Written decades after theothers, likely between 85 and 95
(03:08):
AD, john is reflecting deeplyon who Jesus really is.
He tells us his purpose inchapter 20.
These are written so that youmay believe that Jesus is the
Christ, the Son of God, and thatby believing you may have life
in his name.
That's from John, chapter 20,verse 31.
John isn't just giving us abiography, he's lifting the veil
so we could behold Jesus as theeternal word, the creator and
(03:29):
the life giver.
Now, before we open our Biblestoday, I want you to picture
something as simple andastonishing as a single
snowflake.
At first glance it might seemdelicate or ordinary, but when
you look closer, each snowflakereveals an intricate,
one-of-a-kind pattern, sodetailed and perfectly ordered
(03:52):
that no two are exactly alike.
These patterns aren't justbeautiful.
They're what scientists callfractals designs that repeat
themselves in endlessly complexways, no matter how close you
look.
It's like a fingerprint from aneternal designer, pointing us
(04:13):
to his infinite creativity andwisdom.
Job, chapter 38, verse 22, sayshave you entered the
storehouses of the snow?
This verse invites us toconsider not just the snow's
beauty but its divine origin,god's creative power and
infinite wisdom on display inevery tiny flake.
(04:37):
And the snowflake is just oneexample among countless things
in creation that bear God'sfingerprints, each one pointing
to his creative design andeternal being.
We simply need to look andobserve, like a detective at a
crime scene, to see the evidenceof our amazing creator, god,
(04:58):
all around us.
As we turn to John, chapter 1today, we see that John doesn't
start with a manger or a miracle.
He starts with eternity.
Just like the snowflakereflects a hidden order and
intelligence, jesus is the truepattern, the eternal word, the
ultimate revelation of God'smind and heart to us.
(05:21):
John, chapter 1, verse 1, saysIn the beginning was the word.
That simple phrase was carriesdeep meaning.
It implies continual, ongoingexistence, not a beginning point
.
Jesus didn't come into being,he always was.
(05:42):
Just like the snowflakereflects a hidden order and
intelligence, jesus is the truepattern, the eternal word, the
ultimate revelation of God'smind and heart to us.
Genesis 1, verse 1, says In thebeginning God created.
But John tells us Jesus wasalready there.
(06:02):
Psalm 119.89 says Forever.
O Lord, your word is firmlyfixed in the heavens.
Jesus is not bound by time, heis eternal.
Let me ask you what do youthink God was doing before
creation?
Well, john answers he was therewith the word.
(06:24):
John, chapter 1, verse 1continues and the word was with
God and the word was God.
He wasn't just with God inproximity, he was with God in
deep personal relationship, andhe wasn't simply a God, he was
and is God.
(06:49):
Now some groups, like theJehovah's Witnesses, have
misinterpreted this passage,claiming it should read a God,
small g.
But this is a deliberatedistortion of the text and
ignores the overwhelmingtestimony of the scripture.
They argue this because inGreek the definite article is
not used before God here.
But they inconsistently applythis logic.
(07:12):
If they were consistent, theywould have to translate other
verses in ways that contradictclear biblical teaching.
For example, in John, chapter 1, verse 6, it would say there
was a man sent from a God whosename was John.
In John, chapter 1, verse 18,it would say no one has ever
(07:32):
seen a God.
And in Romans, chapter 1, verse7, grace to you and peace from
a God, our Father.
This inconsistency exposes theerror and intentional twisting
of Scripture to support theirdoctrine.
Scripture as a whole declaresclearly Isaiah 43.10 says Before
(07:54):
me no God was formed, nor shallthere be any after me.
And Isaiah 44.6 says I am thefirst and I am the last.
Besides me there is no God Now.
Furthermore, colossians 2,verse 9, affirms for in him the
whole fullness of deity dwellsbodily.
(08:15):
Hebrews, chapter 1.3 tells ushe is the radiance of the glory
of God and the exact imprint ofhis nature.
Glory of God and the exactimprint of his nature.
And John, chapter 20, verse 28,records Thomas's confession to
Jesus my Lord and my God.
Jesus did not correct himbecause it was true.
(08:35):
Now, in addition, in Mark,chapter 2, verses 5 to 7, when
Jesus forgave the paralytic sin,the scribe said why does this
man speak like that?
He is blaspheming.
Who can forgive sins, but Godalone?
Jesus did not deny theirreasoning.
He confirmed it by healing theman, proving his divine
(08:59):
authority.
By forgiving sins, jesus wasmaking a direct claim to
divinity.
By forgiving sins, jesus wasmaking a direct claim to
divinity and, rather thancorrecting them, he demonstrated
that he truly is God.
Now, when we compare scripturewith scripture, the evidence is
overwhelming.
Jesus is not a created being ora lesser deity.
(09:21):
He is fully and eternally God.
This is not just a theologicalpoint.
It is the foundation of oursalvation and our worship.
If Jesus were not God, he couldnot be the perfect sacrifice
for sin or the sovereign Lord ofall creation.
Let us hold fast to this truthwithout compromise.
(09:42):
Jesus Christ is the eternalword, the one true God worthy of
all our trust and devotion.
Now John, chapter 1, verse 3,continues all things were made
through him, and without him wasnot anything made that was made
.
This phrase through him isdeeply significant.
It means Jesus was not merely apassive observer or an
(10:05):
assistant in creation.
He was the active agent throughwhom all things came into
existence Every star, everyocean, every mountain and every
living creature.
They all came into beingthrough Christ.
This universe itself bears hissignature.
Psalm 33, verse 6 says by theword of the Lord the heavens
(10:29):
were made and by the breath ofhis mouth all their host.
This highlights the power andauthority of his spoken word.
He speaks and worlds are formed.
Isaiah 55, verse 11 reminds usmy word shall not return to me
empty, but it shall accomplishthat which I purpose.
God's word is always effective,always purposeful and it
(10:51):
perfectly reveals his will.
Jesus, as the living word,embodies this creative and
sustaining power.
Paul affirms this in Colossians, chapter 1, verses 16-17.
(11:21):
He says Now.
This means Jesus is not onlythe creator but also the
sustainer of all creation.
Every heartbeat, every breath,every atom holds together
because of him.
When we truly grasp the depthof through him, it changes how
we see Christ.
He is not distant or detached.
(11:42):
He is intimately involved withhis creation, actively holding
it together and working allthings according to his
sovereign will.
Jesus is not only with God andis God.
He is also the creator, thevery source of life and
existence itself.
This is the Christ we worshipand adore Now.
(12:06):
Jesus didn't just speak in thebeginning.
He continues to speak todayThroughout his earthly ministry.
He revealed his authoritythrough his word.
He spoke to nature peace bestill.
In Mark 4, 39.
He spoke to the sick rise andgo home.
In Luke 5, 24 to 25.
He spoke to the dead Lazarus,come out.
(12:26):
In John 11, 43.
And they obeyed.
Creation recognizes its creator.
So let me ask you are youtreating Jesus' words as divine
commands or just goodsuggestions?
If Jesus is the eternal word,how are you responding when he
speaks Through scripture,through the spirit and through
(12:49):
his people.
Where in your life do you needto stop striving and simply
trust in the authority of hisword?
If Jesus is truly the eternalword, pre-existent face-to-face
with the Father, the creator ofall things, then he is worthy of
your trust, your worship andyour obedience.
(13:11):
Are you truly listening whenthe word speaks, or are you
blind and deaf and unable to seeor hear the truth of his word?
Are you responding because heopened your ears to hear and
your eyes to see, or are youstill searching like a blind man
unable to see or a deaf personunable to hear?
(13:33):
Jesus said in Matthew 13, verse16, but blessed are your eyes
for they see and your ears forthey hear.
If that is your desire today,ask God to open your eyes and
ears so that you can see Jesusas the eternal Word who sustains
all things, including you.
(13:54):
May you encounter Him deeplyand may your heart overflow with
worship and joy as you beholdthe one who holds all things
together.
Let's pray, father.
We thank you for this day, wethank you for this message and
we thank you for the word ofJesus Christ, who is with you
(14:16):
and who has created all thingsand sustains all things.
Lord, I ask that you would openthe eyes and the ears of our
listeners today, that they wouldhear and know and understand
that you are God, that you arecreator, that you are sustainer,
and that they would understandthat that is John's purpose in
(14:38):
writing this gospel to make youfully known as God, your full
deity, your full kingship, yourfull lordship, and that you are
worthy of all honor and praise,and that the purpose for which
you created us is to the praiseof your glorious grace, as Paul
tells us in Ephesians.
God, I pray that you would openour hearts to the reality of
(14:59):
what this is as we study throughthis gospel, to make Jesus
known to us, and that we wouldrespond the way John is calling
us to respond.
We thank you for your word andhow you have sustained it, and
how you have sustained us.
We love you and we thank you inyour name Jesus, how you have
sustained us.
(15:20):
We love you and we thank you inyour name Jesus.
Amen.
Now, as always, I want to thankyou for joining me today, and I
hope this episode has helpedyou take a step closer in your
relationship with Jesus and thatyou now have a deeper
understanding of just how muchGod loves you and wants you to
know him.
And next time we'll continue inJohn's gospel with a message
titled Jesus as life.
We've seen that Jesus is theeternal word, the one who was
(15:43):
with God and is God, but Johngoes on to say that in him was
life, and the life was the lightof men.
What does that mean for ustoday, and how does Jesus bring
life into a world that so oftenfeels dark?
We'll explore that together inthe next episode.
Now, before we go, I want toencourage you to send in any
(16:04):
questions or comments you mayhave using the text us link in
the episode description.
Your questions are incrediblyvaluable.
They help us understand whatyou're wrestling with and allow
us to walk alongside you in yourjourney of faith.
In fact, every fourth episodein this series will be
dedicating to answering yourquestions directly.
(16:25):
We want to pause regularly andrespond to the things you're
thinking about, so that thisteaching isn't just informative
but transformative.
It's my prayer that thisministry continues to be a tool
to reach the lost and equip thesaints for a life that brings
glory to God.
God bless you and we'll see younext time on the Takeaway.
In this episode, pastor Harry Behrendt opens
Season 3 of the Takeaway byexploring the profound opening
verses of the Gospel of John.
Rather than beginning withJesus' birth or ministry, john
takes us back to eternity, tothe moment before creation,
introducing Jesus as the eternalword.
Drawing from John, chapter 1,verses 1 to 3, pastor Harry
(00:30):
highlights the unique way Johnreveals Christ not only as the
promised Messiah, but as theeternal creator who is with God
and is God.
This foundational truth shapeseverything we believe about who
Jesus is and why he alone cansave.
Join Pastor Harry as he unpacksthese verses to help us better
(00:51):
understand the divine identityof Christ and the powerful
reality that God has spoken onceand for all through His Son.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Hello, welcome again to the Takeaway.
I'm your host, pastor HarryBehrens, and today we begin an
exciting new season and apowerful new series through the
Gospel of John.
Throughout season three, we'llbe exploring deep theological
truths about Jesus, not just asa teacher or a miracle worker,
but as the eternal Son of God,the Creator, the Life-Giver and
(01:30):
the Light of the World.
We'll unpack key doctrines likethe Deity of Christ, the
Incarnation, the Sovereignty ofGod and what it truly means to
receive new life through Him.
Our journey begins today withthe message called the eternal
word, as we look closely at John1, verses 1 through 3.
Now, before we dive in, let meask you a question why are there
(01:53):
four gospels?
Why does John sound sodifferent from the others?
Matthew, mark and Luke areoften called the synoptic
gospels because they seetogether.
They give us similar stories,teachings and miracles, but from
slightly different angles.
Matthew, for example, writes toa Jewish audience and shows
(02:14):
Jesus as the messianic king, thefulfillment of Old Testament
prophecy.
Mark, on the other hand, isfast and action-packed,
revealing Jesus as the sufferingservant or ransom.
And Luke he gives us a detailedand compassionate view of Jesus
, especially highlighting hiscare for the outsider.
But John.
(02:35):
John is different.
He doesn't begin with a mangeror a baptism.
He doesn't start in time, hestarts in eternity.
In John 1.1,.
In the beginning was the Word,and the Word was with God, and
the Word was God.
Written decades after theothers, likely between 85 and 95
(03:08):
AD, john is reflecting deeplyon who Jesus really is.
He tells us his purpose inchapter 20.
These are written so that youmay believe that Jesus is the
Christ, the Son of God, and thatby believing you may have life
in his name.
That's from John, chapter 20,verse 31.
John isn't just giving us abiography, he's lifting the veil
so we could behold Jesus as theeternal word, the creator and
(03:29):
the life giver.
Now, before we open our Biblestoday, I want you to picture
something as simple andastonishing as a single
snowflake.
At first glance it might seemdelicate or ordinary, but when
you look closer, each snowflakereveals an intricate,
one-of-a-kind pattern, sodetailed and perfectly ordered
(03:52):
that no two are exactly alike.
These patterns aren't justbeautiful.
They're what scientists callfractals designs that repeat
themselves in endlessly complexways, no matter how close you
look.
It's like a fingerprint from aneternal designer, pointing us
(04:13):
to his infinite creativity andwisdom.
Job, chapter 38, verse 22, sayshave you entered the
storehouses of the snow?
This verse invites us toconsider not just the snow's
beauty but its divine origin,god's creative power and
infinite wisdom on display inevery tiny flake.
(04:37):
And the snowflake is just oneexample among countless things
in creation that bear God'sfingerprints, each one pointing
to his creative design andeternal being.
We simply need to look andobserve, like a detective at a
crime scene, to see the evidenceof our amazing creator, god,
(04:58):
all around us.
As we turn to John, chapter 1today, we see that John doesn't
start with a manger or a miracle.
He starts with eternity.
Just like the snowflakereflects a hidden order and
intelligence, jesus is the truepattern, the eternal word, the
ultimate revelation of God'smind and heart to us.
(05:21):
John, chapter 1, verse 1, saysIn the beginning was the word.
That simple phrase was carriesdeep meaning.
It implies continual, ongoingexistence, not a beginning point
.
Jesus didn't come into being,he always was.
(05:42):
Just like the snowflakereflects a hidden order and
intelligence, jesus is the truepattern, the eternal word, the
ultimate revelation of God'smind and heart to us.
Genesis 1, verse 1, says In thebeginning God created.
But John tells us Jesus wasalready there.
(06:02):
Psalm 119.89 says Forever.
O Lord, your word is firmlyfixed in the heavens.
Jesus is not bound by time, heis eternal.
Let me ask you what do youthink God was doing before
creation?
Well, john answers he was therewith the word.
(06:24):
John, chapter 1, verse 1continues and the word was with
God and the word was God.
He wasn't just with God inproximity, he was with God in
deep personal relationship, andhe wasn't simply a God, he was
and is God.
(06:49):
Now some groups, like theJehovah's Witnesses, have
misinterpreted this passage,claiming it should read a God,
small g.
But this is a deliberatedistortion of the text and
ignores the overwhelmingtestimony of the scripture.
They argue this because inGreek the definite article is
not used before God here.
But they inconsistently applythis logic.
(07:12):
If they were consistent, theywould have to translate other
verses in ways that contradictclear biblical teaching.
For example, in John, chapter 1, verse 6, it would say there
was a man sent from a God whosename was John.
In John, chapter 1, verse 18,it would say no one has ever
(07:32):
seen a God.
And in Romans, chapter 1, verse7, grace to you and peace from
a God, our Father.
This inconsistency exposes theerror and intentional twisting
of Scripture to support theirdoctrine.
Scripture as a whole declaresclearly Isaiah 43.10 says Before
(07:54):
me no God was formed, nor shallthere be any after me.
And Isaiah 44.6 says I am thefirst and I am the last.
Besides me there is no God Now.
Furthermore, colossians 2,verse 9, affirms for in him the
whole fullness of deity dwellsbodily.
(08:15):
Hebrews, chapter 1.3 tells ushe is the radiance of the glory
of God and the exact imprint ofhis nature.
Glory of God and the exactimprint of his nature.
And John, chapter 20, verse 28,records Thomas's confession to
Jesus my Lord and my God.
Jesus did not correct himbecause it was true.
(08:35):
Now, in addition, in Mark,chapter 2, verses 5 to 7, when
Jesus forgave the paralytic sin,the scribe said why does this
man speak like that?
He is blaspheming.
Who can forgive sins, but Godalone?
Jesus did not deny theirreasoning.
He confirmed it by healing theman, proving his divine
(08:59):
authority.
By forgiving sins, jesus wasmaking a direct claim to
divinity.
By forgiving sins, jesus wasmaking a direct claim to
divinity and, rather thancorrecting them, he demonstrated
that he truly is God.
Now, when we compare scripturewith scripture, the evidence is
overwhelming.
Jesus is not a created being ora lesser deity.
(09:21):
He is fully and eternally God.
This is not just a theologicalpoint.
It is the foundation of oursalvation and our worship.
If Jesus were not God, he couldnot be the perfect sacrifice
for sin or the sovereign Lord ofall creation.
Let us hold fast to this truthwithout compromise.
(09:42):
Jesus Christ is the eternalword, the one true God worthy of
all our trust and devotion.
Now John, chapter 1, verse 3,continues all things were made
through him, and without him wasnot anything made that was made
.
This phrase through him isdeeply significant.
It means Jesus was not merely apassive observer or an
(10:05):
assistant in creation.
He was the active agent throughwhom all things came into
existence Every star, everyocean, every mountain and every
living creature.
They all came into beingthrough Christ.
This universe itself bears hissignature.
Psalm 33, verse 6 says by theword of the Lord the heavens
(10:29):
were made and by the breath ofhis mouth all their host.
This highlights the power andauthority of his spoken word.
He speaks and worlds are formed.
Isaiah 55, verse 11 reminds usmy word shall not return to me
empty, but it shall accomplishthat which I purpose.
God's word is always effective,always purposeful and it
(10:51):
perfectly reveals his will.
Jesus, as the living word,embodies this creative and
sustaining power.
Paul affirms this in Colossians, chapter 1, verses 16-17.
(11:21):
He says Now.
This means Jesus is not onlythe creator but also the
sustainer of all creation.
Every heartbeat, every breath,every atom holds together
because of him.
When we truly grasp the depthof through him, it changes how
we see Christ.
He is not distant or detached.
(11:42):
He is intimately involved withhis creation, actively holding
it together and working allthings according to his
sovereign will.
Jesus is not only with God andis God.
He is also the creator, thevery source of life and
existence itself.
This is the Christ we worshipand adore Now.
(12:06):
Jesus didn't just speak in thebeginning.
He continues to speak todayThroughout his earthly ministry.
He revealed his authoritythrough his word.
He spoke to nature peace bestill.
In Mark 4, 39.
He spoke to the sick rise andgo home.
In Luke 5, 24 to 25.
He spoke to the dead Lazarus,come out.
(12:26):
In John 11, 43.
And they obeyed.
Creation recognizes its creator.
So let me ask you are youtreating Jesus' words as divine
commands or just goodsuggestions?
If Jesus is the eternal word,how are you responding when he
speaks Through scripture,through the spirit and through
(12:49):
his people.
Where in your life do you needto stop striving and simply
trust in the authority of hisword?
If Jesus is truly the eternalword, pre-existent face-to-face
with the Father, the creator ofall things, then he is worthy of
your trust, your worship andyour obedience.
(13:11):
Are you truly listening whenthe word speaks, or are you
blind and deaf and unable to seeor hear the truth of his word?
Are you responding because heopened your ears to hear and
your eyes to see, or are youstill searching like a blind man
unable to see or a deaf personunable to hear?
(13:33):
Jesus said in Matthew 13, verse16, but blessed are your eyes
for they see and your ears forthey hear.
If that is your desire today,ask God to open your eyes and
ears so that you can see Jesusas the eternal Word who sustains
all things, including you.
(13:54):
May you encounter Him deeplyand may your heart overflow with
worship and joy as you beholdthe one who holds all things
together.
Let's pray, father.
We thank you for this day, wethank you for this message and
we thank you for the word ofJesus Christ, who is with you
(14:16):
and who has created all thingsand sustains all things.
Lord, I ask that you would openthe eyes and the ears of our
listeners today, that they wouldhear and know and understand
that you are God, that you arecreator, that you are sustainer,
and that they would understandthat that is John's purpose in
(14:38):
writing this gospel to make youfully known as God, your full
deity, your full kingship, yourfull lordship, and that you are
worthy of all honor and praise,and that the purpose for which
you created us is to the praiseof your glorious grace, as Paul
tells us in Ephesians.
God, I pray that you would openour hearts to the reality of
(14:59):
what this is as we study throughthis gospel, to make Jesus
known to us, and that we wouldrespond the way John is calling
us to respond.
We thank you for your word andhow you have sustained it, and
how you have sustained us.
We love you and we thank you inyour name Jesus, how you have
sustained us.
(15:20):
We love you and we thank you inyour name Jesus.
Amen.
Now, as always, I want to thankyou for joining me today, and I
hope this episode has helpedyou take a step closer in your
relationship with Jesus and thatyou now have a deeper
understanding of just how muchGod loves you and wants you to
know him.
And next time we'll continue inJohn's gospel with a message
titled Jesus as life.
We've seen that Jesus is theeternal word, the one who was
(15:43):
with God and is God, but Johngoes on to say that in him was
life, and the life was the lightof men.
What does that mean for ustoday, and how does Jesus bring
life into a world that so oftenfeels dark?
We'll explore that together inthe next episode.
Now, before we go, I want toencourage you to send in any
(16:04):
questions or comments you mayhave using the text us link in
the episode description.
Your questions are incrediblyvaluable.
They help us understand whatyou're wrestling with and allow
us to walk alongside you in yourjourney of faith.
In fact, every fourth episodein this series will be
dedicating to answering yourquestions directly.
(16:25):
We want to pause regularly andrespond to the things you're
thinking about, so that thisteaching isn't just informative
but transformative.
It's my prayer that thisministry continues to be a tool
to reach the lost and equip thesaints for a life that brings
glory to God.
God bless you and we'll see younext time on the Takeaway.
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