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Zion Bread of Life Christian Church

Sunday, 10th August 2025

Rev Daniel Poon

Who is Jesus? From the Beginning to Today’s Lord

Who is Jesus? The way we answer this shapes how we know Him, trust Him, and follow Him. John 1:1–18 offers a clear and powerful revelation of Jesus as the eternal Word, the Creator, the Saviour, and the Lord who transforms lives.

Jesus Is the Lord Who Changes Lives (John 1:12, 35–51)

To those who receive Him, Jesus gives the right to become children of God. He doesn’t just offer forgiveness—He offers transformation. In John 1, we see lives changed as people encounter Jesus: disciples leave everything to follow Him, and hearts are awakened to purpose and calling.

Jesus is not a distant figure or a created being. He is the eternal God, the light in our darkness, the Saviour who walked among us, and the Lord who still changes lives today. The invitation is clear: receive His light, accept His grace, and follow His truth. In doing so, we step into the life He designed for us—full of purpose, peace, and transformation.

Jesus Is the Eternal Word (John 1:1–5)

John begins by declaring, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This affirms Jesus’ divinity and eternal existence—He is not a created being, but God Himself. Through Him, all things were made, meaning our lives are not accidents but part of God’s intentional design.

Jesus is also described as the light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. In a world filled with confusion, competing voices, and moral uncertainty, His light offers clarity and truth. The challenge for us today is whether we will allow His light to penetrate our thoughts, decisions, and daily lives.

Jesus Is the Saviour Who Became Human (John 1:14, 17)

Jesus, fully God and fully human, lived among us. He experienced pain, temptation, and the human condition—yet remained without sin. He came full of grace and truth: grace that forgives and welcomes, and truth that guides and transforms.

John contrasts Jesus with Moses to deepen our understanding. Moses received the Law at Mount Sinai, which revealed God’s holiness and humanity’s sinfulness. However, the Law could not change hearts—it could only expose sin. When the Israelites worshiped the golden calf, the Law condemned them but could not forgive.

Moses also built the Tabernacle, a symbol of God’s presence. Yet access to God still required priests and sacrifices. Moses led the people through the wilderness but could not bring them into the Promised Land.

Jesus, by contrast, fulfilled the Law (Matthew 5:17), became God’s presence in person, and offered Himself as the final sacrifice (Hebrews 10:10–14). He leads us into God’s eternal Kingdom, not through rituals, but through relationship.

In today’s world, where performance and perfection are idolized—whether in work, school, or social media—Jesus offers grace. He says we are accepted not because we are flawless, but because He has already accomplished everything on our behalf.