Sunday 1-18-26 with Pastor Chris

This powerful message unveils a revolutionary truth that can transform our entire Christian walk: Jesus is not just a teacher or historical figure—He is the complete, living expression of God Himself. Drawing from John 1, we discover that the Word that existed before creation, the Light that breaks through darkness, and the flesh that walked among us are all one divine expression: Jesus Christ. This isn't just theological theory; it's the key to experiencing God's power in our daily lives. Many of us have been knocking on God's door asking for help, not realizing that Jesus—the full answer—is standing right in front of us. When we truly grasp that the 66 books of Scripture must point us to Jesus, that the Holy Spirit connects us to Jesus, and that proximity to Jesus determines the depth of our experience with God, everything changes. The woman who pressed through the crowd to touch Jesus' robe understood something profound: distance creates distortion, but closeness brings transformation. We're challenged to move beyond religion and memorized verses into genuine relationship with the Word made flesh. This message reminds us that God's expression hasn't changed since Eden—He still desires us, still pursues us, and has given us His ultimate expression of love in the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.