Christmas Readings: Light Overcomes Darkness (John 1:1-14)

This reading from John's gospel forms part of our Advent reflections series. We offer these readings of traditional advent passages as an aid to your devotions, as you prepare your heart for the coming of the Christ child at Christmas.

Featuring original music by Our Healing Space. Text taken from the World English Bible (public domain).

Transcript

John chapter 1 verses 1 to 14 light overcomes darkness In the beginning was the Word, And the Word was with God, And the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him. Without him, Nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, And the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, And the darkness hasn't overcome it. There came a man sent from God whose name was John. The same came as a witness that he might testify about the light, That all might believe through him. He was not the light, But was sent that he might testify about the light. The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, And the world was made through him, And the world didn't recognize him. He came to his own, And those who were his own didn't receive him. But as many as received him, To them he gave the right to become God's children. To those who believe in his name, Who were born not of blood, Nor of the will of the flesh, Nor of the will of man, But of God. The Word became flesh, And lived among us. We saw his glory, Such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, Full of grace and truth.

Reviews

I am currently reading the Gospel of John and this recorded version with music was helpful for meditation on this passage!

Beautiful reminder of the Light of Christ in these troubled times. 🙏🏻

Lovely. Your voice and cadence brings the scripture alive and real.