God with Us: 43,000,000 Steps

43,000,000 Steps

God with Us

December 18, 2022

Dr. Clayton Chisum

John 1:14 (ESV)

John 1:14 (ESV)- “Dwelt among us”

1. God became human… and

The Greek word for “dwelt” is the same word that describes the Old Testament tabernacle. Jesus tabernacled among us; He set up His tent in our camp.

Exodus 29:43-46 (NLT)

The tabernacle and then the temple represented God’s presence with his people.

Psalm 84:1-2,10 (ESV)

2. God became human… and

Jesus was literally on this earth, and He spent that time with people and traveling from place to place.

2. God became human… and

John 1:14 (ESV)- “We have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father”

John 12:23-24 (ESV)

3. God became human… and

As Jesus dwelt on earth, people got to see God’s glory.

John 1:14 (ESV)- “Full of grace and truth”

4. God became human… and

Each of those 43,000,000 steps was full of grace and truth.

Jesus showed grace to those who were willing to accept it. He showed them the truth that is found in who He is.

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Walking with Jesus is the source of life.

1 John 1:1 (NLT)

Discussion Questions

1. What was the significance of the tabernacle and temple in the Old Testament?
2. Why did John use the term “dwelt” (literally “tabernacled”) to describe Jesus on this earth?
3. How was God’s glory, grace, and truth displayed through the steps Jesus took?
4. Which pictures of Israel spoke to you the most? Why?
5. How can you walk with Jesus during this Christmas season? Are you willing to spend time reading one of the Gospels? Could your small group do this together?