09/21/2023
Why did John call Jesus "the Word?" 🧐
In these opening verses, John did not mention Jesus' name but referred to Jesus with the Greek word Logos, translated here as "the Word." This term occurs four times in the first 18 verses!
The word Logos incorporates far more layers of meaning than can be captured in a single word.
🔍 In ancient Greek mythology, Logos indicated the "First Cause"—an intelligent, divine, but unknown power behind the universe.
🔍 In Judaism, God's "Word" represents the dynamic power of His will. He speaks and it is done.
🔍 Throughout Scripture, God's word refers back to the creation story. Psalm 33:6 reads, "By the power of the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth."
These are all clues that help us understand John's meaning. John earnestly wants us to know that Jesus is no mere man. With beautiful artistry, John affirm's Jesus' deity before he tells us one thing Jesus said or did on earth. John fittingly used "the Word" that signified ultimate wisdom to describe the superior glory of God the Son. 🌟
