Dig Deeper
Incarnation literally means to take on flesh and theologically refers to the Son of God
becoming human, “And the Word (Jesus Christ) was made flesh, and dwelt among us”
(John 1:14a). In order to fulfill His mission as Savior Jesus had to first
become human. In John 20:21 Jesus commands His disciples, “As My Father has
sent Me, even so send I you.” Technically incarnation refers to a specific historical
event (becoming a man) fulfilled by Jesus. Missionally, the same way the Father
sent Jesus so His followers are sent by Christ. Living day to day with this
sense of mission is what is meant by living incarnationally-- taking Jesus was He is to people where they
are.
What insights do the following Scriptures provide
regarding Jesus’ incarnation?
John 1:39; Mark 6:31--
Matthew 9:10; Mark 2:15; Luke 14:1--
Mark 10:13-16--
What implications do the following commands of
Scripture have for how the Christ-follower ought to live?
Matthew 28:18-20--
John 20:21--
Galatians 2:20--
Philippians 2:4--
Application
What specific ways to you sense the Holy Spirit
leading you to live incarnationally-- take Jesus as He is to people where they
are?
Memorize This
Galatians
2:20-- I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but
Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in
the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. ESV
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