Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's Word with you, so let's get started.

Welcome back to our study from the Daily Bible Devotional. Today we start the Gospel of John, a beautiful gospel about belief in Jesus. So let's look at a recap of the opening chapter. John's gospel starts, quote, in the beginning. Jesus was the word in heaven who made all things. After creation, he becomes the light from heaven to illuminate our hearts. Jesus is the grace of

God revealed to bring the Father's favor. He is the Lamb of God who would die to, quote,

take away the sins of the world. He is the Christ prophesied in the Old Testament. Jesus Christ is the

greatest gift man has ever been given. John the Baptist proclaims Jesus

as the son of God, saying he has seen the spirit fall on him and that Jesus will be the one who

baptizes others in the Holy Spirit. Jesus then begins his public ministry by calling into service

four men from Galilee, Peter, Andrew,

Philip, and Nathaniel. Here's some thoughts from that opening chapter. Most scholars contend

that John's letter is the last inspired gospel. He brings a different perspective and unique

details to Christ's ministry.

The central point of his letter is belief.

We must believe Jesus is the Creator.

We must embrace Him as God's light and grace,

and as the sacrificial lamb sent to save us from our sins.

The evidence from John the Baptist, the Old Testament prophets, and the Holy Spirit falling on him

testify to Christ's identity. We must see him as Nathaniel did with amazement and humility. Starting

with simple trusting faith, Jesus takes Nathaniel on an incredible journey and shows him many

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