John 1:1-5, 14

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 He was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.

4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men.

5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 

Main Idea

To be Made New is more than self-improvement or changing our behavior. 

It is the work of Jesus, who brings His life into our spiritual death and His light into our darkness. Therefore, we must receive His life, walk in His light, and trust Him to transform what we cannot change ourselves.

Genesis 1:1-3

1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 

2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 

3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 

John 20:30-31

30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 

31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. 

John 3:3

3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 

John 8:12

12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 

John 10:10

10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 

John 11:25-26

25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 

26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” 

John 14:6

6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 

Revelation 21:5

5 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 

2 Corinthians 5:17

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 

1. Jesus Is the Word—the Incarnate God

John 1:1, 14

• What does Jesus’ coming to dwell among us reveal about God’s character and His desire to have a relationship with us?
• How should recognizing Jesus as the eternal God who became human change the way you listen to, trust, and follow Him?

2. Jesus Is the Pre-Existent Creator

John 1:2–3

• What area of your life feels broken, empty, or beyond repair, and how does knowing Jesus as Creator give you hope?
• If all things were created through Jesus, how can you surrender your life more fully to His authority and creative power?

3. Jesus Is the Source of Life

John 1:4

• In what ways have you looked to people, achievements, or possessions to provide the life and fulfillment that only Jesus can give?
• What would it look like for you to receive and depend upon the life of Christ each day?

4. Jesus Is the Light—the Revelation of God

John 1:4

• What has Jesus revealed to you about God that has corrected or deepened your understanding of Him?
• Is there an attitude, belief, or behavior in your life that you need to allow the light of Christ to expose and transform?

5. Jesus Makes Us New by Leading Us Out of Spiritual Darkness

John 1:5

• What area of spiritual darkness—such as sin, fear, shame, confusion, or unbelief—is Jesus calling you to leave behind?
• What practical step can you take this week to walk in Christ’s light and allow His transforming life to make you new?