In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant — even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, and the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

John 1: 1-18

The Word Became Flesh

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.

9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) 16 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

51 thoughts on “The Essential Jesus-Day 1”

  1. It is delightful to start this new spiritual journey. May the Lord Jesus Christ be glorified though this and may many lives be changed.

    1. Dear Heavenly Father,
      Thank you for coming into the world and giving us your grace upon grace. We are not worthy but you are so worthy, oh Lord. May we all honor you today and everyday of our lives for we are nothing without You. Amen.

      1. I love the Lord our God, and Praise his Holy name for the things he has done for his people.🙏🏻✝😥🤬💜💜

    2. Gracias padre amado por dejar este legado maravilloso e iniciar un nuevo año siempre guiado por tu espíritu santo sabiendo que tú estás con cada uno de nosotros gracias por tu amor inmenso gracias por tu fidelidad.

  2. I LOVE starting my day in God’s Word. This is my FIRST conversation of the day!!

  3. I remember memorizing this passage in college. This reveals so much about the relationship of the Father and the Son. Great way to start 100 days of learning Jesus.

  5. I love how I can have a quite time after work before I go to sleep. What a great way to start the new year off

  7. Light. Grace. Truth. An eternal message and uplifting way to start the day. Looking forward to the next 99 days.

  8. Lord Jesus thank you for Your grace upon grace. What a blessing You are to me. Mighty to be praised. Thank you for these people who also want to lean into You and experience the fullness of You. Lead the way. Amen.

  10. Psalm 143 :8 let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you…….
    I love to star my day thanking God for another day. He takes care of me and my family
    Thank you Lord.

  14. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

    Love this truth!

    Nothing can overcome the Light/Jesus!

  15. “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.”
    Psalm 19:14

    1. My Heavenly Father, THANK YOU for being You. I Believe in your word because I Believe in You. Thank you CFBC allowing us to study and pray together for 100 days. However, we need to have devotional praise forever.
      Blessings to everyone.🙏🙏

  16. Thank you Father for being a light in such a dark world. You are absolutely amazing!

  17. It’s humbling and overwhelming that our Creator, God, became one of us for us to know Him. Nothing we could do, and yet He willingly did it. God I thank You! May we bear witness of Christ, what He has done, and His light to this very dark world just as John did.

  20. Thank you Lord for loving us so that you came onto the earth to be flesh of our flesh. Thank you for being our light in the darkness. I pray that all that read these words may grow into a closer relationship with you. I pray that our church, our ekklesia, may also be a light in the darkness for others. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen.

    1. I love your words “thank you Jesus for being the LIGHT in our darkness”. There is always Hope in Christ.

  22. To God be all the glory for all that He has done for is in sending Jesus as our savior and redeemer. I love the Word which has brought light to my life and dispelled the darkness forever.

  23. Only my Heavenly Father could envision, plan and carry through with this amazing concept of love!
    Sending His Son as a ransom for us….

  24. Thank you God for providing a way for us to see you and experience your love and Grace upon
    Grace thru your Son.

  25. Such deep truths here expressed in simple words even a child can understand about You, Lord , the one and only Jesus Christ, eternal God taking on flesh to become our Savior and Lord, our life , our everything.

  27. I feel your presence Father when I read your Word. You are the Light of my world and give us Hope. I am a child of God and so very thankful to journey the next 100 days together.

  29. I pray someone is working on the second 100 day devotional program and that it will start on day 101.

  31. God’s only Son, full of grace and truth. In 2 Corinthians 12:9 Jesus says His grace is sufficient for me. Amazing grace!

  32. I am so glad to join your church again this year through the 100 day journey. I watch your from Houma, La. for past 7 years. Your church is a blessing to me thank you.

  34. I also appreciate reading these devotions as a church family. What an amazing Lord we serve. I can’t help but sing the song from The Messiah when I read these scriptures. This is a wonderful way to begin each day.

  36. It’s so quick and easy to just follow along with the scriptures on my phone.while also looking it up on my Bible.

  40. The prolegomena of John describes to us who Jesus Christ is since He is the Alpha and Omega, beginning and the end, first and last, all we will ever need. Forever demonstrating His deity and reminding us how He is the exemplar who has experienced humanity, God with us! (John 1:14) God’s perfect Man and man’s perfect God!

  45. I am so thankful that He came and showed me the truth and the light of His love for us. That He also is the creator of this world and us.

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