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. John 1:14
A. The Revelation of God
1. He dwelt among Us: John 1:14
a) Jesus came to dwell with the sick to heal them: Matthew 4:23
b) Jesus came to dwell with the demon-possessed to free them: Matthew 4:24
c) Jesus came to dwell with the lepers to cleanse them: Matthew 8:1-4
d) Jesus came to dwell with the diseased to cure them: Matthew 8:14-17
e) Jesus came to dwell with the hungry to feed them: Matthew 14:13-21
f) Jesus came to dwell with the burdened and wearied: Matthew 11:28-30
g) Jesus came to dwell and seek to save lost sinners: Matthew 18:11
2. He reveals God to us: John 1:18; Hebrews 1:1-4
B. The Reality of God: He lives with us: Matthew 1:18-23
1. As promised in history
2. As realized in life and eternity: Matthew 28:19-20; Hebrews 4:14-16
C. The Relationship with God: He makes us His Family
1. Fellowshipping family: 1 John 1:1-4; John 20:17; Acts 2:42; Ephesians 3:14-15
2. Forever family: 1 John 3:1-2