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So we've been doing five verses a day through the Gospel of John. Today we’re looking at John 1:6–10, and there’s actually a lot going on in just these few verses. First thing we see is that God sent a man named John. This is talking about John the Baptist, and his role is very clear: he’s a witness to the Light. Now that word witness is important. In the Jewish world, a witness is someone who testifies to what they have seen so that others can believe it’s true. John’s job wasn’t to be the light. His job was simply to point people to it. And the text makes that crystal clear. It actually pauses to tell us: John himself was not the light. He was only there to testify about the light so that people would believe. Then John’s gospel doubles down on something powerful. It says the true Light gives light to everyone coming into the world. That wording matters, because it implies that while others may claim to have “light,” there is only one true light. And here’s where it gets deep. The text says that this Light was already in the world… and the world was made through Him… but the world didn’t recognize Him. Think about that for a second. The one who created everything… The one who spoke the world into existence… The one who is literally the source of life and light… is standing in the world He made, and people still don’t recognize Him. That’s a powerful reminder that sometimes people can be surrounded by truth and still miss it. But it also shows the importance of witnesses. God sent John to point people in the right direction so they wouldn’t miss who Jesus really is. And if we’re being honest, in a lot of ways that same role still exists today. Not that we’re the light, but we can point people toward it. Let’s talk about it: 1️⃣ Why do you think the text makes it so clear that John is not the Light, only a witness to it? 2️⃣ How do you interpret the idea that the world didn’t recognize the one who created it? 3️⃣ In what ways can we be witnesses to the light in our everyday lives?

“In the beginning was the Word…” Right from the start, John introduces us to someone called the Word. And he says two things at the same time: The Word was with God. The Word was God. That alone should make us pause. Then he doubles down — He was there in the beginning. Meaning before creation. Before time as we know it. Then it stretches even further: All things were made through Him. And without Him, nothing was made that was made. So now this “Word” isn’t just an idea. It isn’t just sound. It isn’t just language. It’s a Him. And in Him was life. And that life was the light of men. Not just physical life — but something that illuminates. Something that exposes. Something that gives understanding. And the light shines in darkness… and the darkness doesn’t comprehend it. That part is heavy. Light doesn’t stop shining just because darkness doesn’t understand it. Discussion Let’s wrestle with this together: 1. What does it mean to you that the Word was both with God and was God? 2. Why do you think John emphasizes that nothing was made without Him? 3. What do you think it means that the darkness doesn’t comprehend the light? 4. Where have you seen light shining in darkness — even when it wasn’t received? Don’t over-spiritualize it. Think it through. Process it. Ask questions. Let's do this👇🏾 Drop your thoughts and questions below. Even if you’re unsure. Especially if you’re unsure. This is where we build real foundation...not just quote verses, but understand them. And if you haven’t already, make sure you’re following along with the daily reading rhythm inside this community. We’re walking through John slowly on purpose. Let’s grow in grace and truth together.💪🏾