The Ups and Downs of the Incarnation

The Ups and Downs of the Incarnation

Text: John 1:14 (NIV)
14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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Central Idea: When we begin to see the glory of God in our humble circumstances it will transform our lowly vision into vistas of glory.

I.        A Great Descent: When Jesus Came Down

A.      The Glorious Elevation

B.      The Glorious Incarnation

1.       Sharing Our Humanity

2.       Sharing Our Habitat

II.      The Great Ascent: When We See Christ

A.      Glory Observed

B.      Glory Unveiled

1.       A Singular Glory

2.       The Father’s Glory

3.       A Full Glory

a)       Full of Grace

b)       Full of Truth

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[1] The Holy Bible : New International Version. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996, c1984.