Read John 1-4
The Gospel of John definitely takes on a different tone and feel than the rest of the Gospels. One of the themes I saw while reading this is the idea that “God is with us.” I have only begun to experience dive in the depth of what that means personally. I know I have had different seasons in my life when I have felt “God with me” more than others, and I know that no matter what God wants me to experience life with him more intimately every moment of my life. I love how throughout John, and in these first few chapters, the themes of light/darkness and water/spirit are used. Jesus often uses parables and things that are natural to use to try and reveal a greater truth about who He is. The different metaphors used definitely help give me a better understanding and has helped shape the way I look at our world now. All around us God’s truth exists, we only have to recognize it.
- Nate Cummings is the 5th/6th Grade Ministry Leader at Adventure Church
