And The Word Became Flesh

What does it mean that "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us?" Pastor John comments:

The word for "dwelt" is the word for "set up a tent" in Greek. I used to think that implied mainly that he was here only temporarily. But when I looked up all the places this word occurs in the New Testament, I found that it doesn't imply temporary status. For example, in Revelation 21:3 where the eternal new heavens and new earth are described, it says, "Behold the dwelling [tent!] of God is with men. He will dwell [pitch his tent!] with them, and they shall be his people."

I think what pitching a tent with us implies is that God wants to be on familiar terms with us. He wants to be close. He wants a lot of interaction. If you come into a community and build a huge palace with a wall around it, it says one thing about your desires to be with the people. But if you pitch a tent in my backyard, you will probably use my bathroom and eat often at my table. This is why God became human. He came to pitch a tent in our human backyard so that we would have a lot of dealings with him. —The Word Became Flesh, Christmas Eve, 1989

Women's Ministry would like to invite you to attend "And the Word Became Flesh," a Christmas Celebration and Luncheon on December 3, 2011, at the Downtown campus. This is always a beautiful event—one which prepares our hearts for the Advent and Christmas season. The musical program, starting at 9:30am, will be a delight and is offered free of charge. The luncheon (11am-noon) is a means of enfolding new women, blessing friends and family members, and enjoying good fellowship.

If you would like to purchase a $12 ticket for the luncheon, or pick up a comlimentary program ticket, please stop by our ministry tables following each service this weekend. (November 12/13)