Sunday 1-25-26 with Pastor Chris

This powerful message invites us into a profound understanding of how God reveals Himself to humanity. Drawing deeply from John chapter 1, we discover that Jesus is not merely a teacher or prophet, but the living Word of God—the fullest expression of the Father's heart. Just as our own expressions reveal who we are through our faces, body language, and words, God has chosen to express Himself completely through the person of Jesus Christ. This isn't just theological theory; it's the foundation of our faith journey. The disciples didn't just learn about God from scrolling through ancient texts—they saw Him, touched Him, ate with Him, and experienced His presence daily. John could lay his head on Jesus' chest and feel the heartbeat of God. This message challenges us to move beyond simply accumulating biblical knowledge and into genuine encounter. When we read Scripture without it leading us to the living Word, we miss the relationship God desires with us. The beauty here is that through the Holy Spirit dwelling within us, we can still experience God's presence as intimately as those first disciples did. We're called to be a word-based church that doesn't stop at the written word but allows it to lead us into the arms of the living Word, where true transformation happens.