In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light.
The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and is own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God.
— John 1:1-12, NRSV Bible with the Apocrypha
It’s worth looking at this alongside the Genesis passage from last Monday’s post.
- In what ways does this passage have anything to do with “becoming all flame”? (Some of my thoughts are on the About page.)
- What thoughts does this passage spark for you?
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