September 27th 2026 - Sunday Morning Service - Jesus Christ the Son of God

Devotional

Day 1: The Word Became Flesh and We Beheld His Glory

The Gospels anchor Jesus’ identity not in abstract theology but in tangible history. When John writes, “The Word became flesh,” he declares God’s glory clothed in human vulnerability—a carpenter’s son who ate, wept, and walked dusty roads. Luke’s meticulous record of Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Jerusalem grounds Christ’s divinity in real places, verified by archaeology. To behold His glory is to confront a paradox: the Eternal stepped into time, the Infinite confined to a body, yet radiating divine authority. This truth demands more than intellectual assent—it invites awe. [30:47]

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 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.
(John 1:1, 14, ESV)

Reflection: Where have you encountered the “flesh-and-glory” paradox of Jesus recently? How does His humanity deepen your trust in His divinity?

Day 2: Prophecies Carved in Stone, Fulfilled in Flesh

Micah’s prediction of Bethlehem as the Messiah’s birthplace and Zechariah’s vision of a king riding a donkey were not hopeful guesses—they were divine etchings across centuries. Jesus’ life answered ancient promises with surgical precision: 30 pieces of silver, a virgin’s son, pierced hands. These are not allegories but historical receipts, validated by scrolls and soil. When skeptics dismiss Scripture, they ignore the God who stamps His faithfulness in geography and genealogy. [51:07]

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.
(Micah 5:2, ESV)

Reflection: Which fulfilled prophecy most anchors your faith? How might you share this “historical receipt” with someone questioning Christ’s legitimacy?

Day 3: The Blind Man’s Eyes—and Ours

The man in John 9 didn’t just gain physical sight—he saw Christ’s identity with startling clarity. While Pharisees dissected rules, the healed beggar worshipped unashamedly: “Lord, I believe.” His story mirrors the Ethiopian eunuch, who moved from confusion to confession by tracing Isaiah’s suffering servant to Jesus. True sight begins when we stop demanding signs and start beholding the Savior already speaking to us. [44:12]

Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” He answered, “And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?” Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and it is he who is speaking to you.”
(John 9:35–37, ESV)

Reflection: What “blind spot” in your life might Christ be asking you to surrender? Where is He already speaking, waiting for your “Lord, I believe”?

Day 4: No Middle Ground: King or Conman?

Jesus left no room for mild admiration. He claimed authority to forgive sins, accept worship, and judge hearts—rights belonging solely to God. The Pharisees’ accusation—“deceiver”—forces a verdict: either He’s the Son of God or history’s greatest fraud. Even secular historians like Tacitus confirm His crucifixion, making the resurrection the hinge of eternity. Neutrality crumbles here; silence becomes denial. [36:27]

“We remember how that impostor said, while he was still alive, ‘After three days I will rise.’ Therefore order the tomb to be made secure until the third day.”
(Matthew 27:63–64, ESV)

Reflection: If someone observed your choices this week, what evidence would they find for Christ’s lordship? Where might your actions whisper “impostor” instead of “King”?

Day 5: The Treasure Chest of God’s Revelation

John ends his Gospel with a startling admission: Jesus did more than could ever fit in books. Yet what’s written—the healed leper, the storm stilled, the empty tomb—is a curated treasure, “that you may believe.” These accounts aren’t fragments but a mosaic, each piece reflecting the Father’s face. To dismiss them is to reject a chest of gold for the rust of doubt. [56:26]

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 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 20:30–31, ESV)

Reflection: Which “sign” in Scripture feels most personal to your current struggle? How will you let it move you from information to life-giving belief?

Sermon Summary

Luke’s purpose is that Theophilus may know the exact truth of the things he has been taught, the things “most surely believed among us.” Luke presents more than a biography of a poor carpenter’s son from Nazareth. Luke presents Jesus Christ, the Son of God, with an account that is accurate, orderly, and grounded in what Jesus did and said.

The claims of skeptics cannot stand simply by saying that Jesus left no mark on history. Josephus speaks of the Christ, Tacitus records that Christus was executed under Pontius Pilate, and archaeology continues to show Luke’s accuracy in names, places, and geography. Luke’s reliability in the details gives no reason to dismiss his witness concerning the Son of God.

Jesus allows no safe middle ground. Jesus is either the Son of God or He is a liar and deceiver, just as the Pharisees charged. Jesus cannot merely be reduced to a good man, a prophet, or a created being, because John declares that “the Word was God” and that the Word became flesh.

Jesus shows no identity crisis anywhere in Scripture. Jesus speaks at twelve years old of being about His Father’s business, tells the Samaritan woman, “I who speak to you am He,” and tells the man born blind that the Son of God is the one speaking with him. Christ receives that man’s worship, and Christ prays for the glory He had with the Father before the world was.

Prophecy supplies another clear testimony. Isaiah speaks of the virgin birth, Micah identifies Bethlehem, Zechariah describes the King coming lowly on a donkey, and Zechariah also names the thirty pieces of silver cast to the potter. Scripture does not offer coincidence after coincidence. Scripture gives God-breathed witness that reaches from Christ’s birth to His betrayal, death, burial, and resurrection.

John states the purpose of Christ’s signs plainly: they were written so that people may believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and have life in His name. Christ’s miracles, authority over nature, power over death, forgiveness of sins, and unmatched words bear witness that the Father sent Him. Jesus remains the only way to the Father, and faith in Him must move beyond agreement into confession, repentance, baptism, and reconciliation with God.

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Key Takeaways

1. Jesus leaves no middle ground. Jesus claims divine identity in words that cannot be softened into mere moral advice. The Pharisees understood that claim and rejected Him as a deceiver because they would not receive Him as Lord. Faith must reckon honestly with Christ as either exactly who He says He is or not worthy of any allegiance at all. [39:15]
2. Christ knew His eternal identity. Jesus speaks of the Father’s business at twelve, reveals Himself as Messiah, and claims glory with the Father before the world existed. Christ does not discover His mission gradually or struggle to determine who He is. His certainty becomes the foundation for trusting His authority over sin, death, and salvation. [45:20]
3. Prophecy reveals God’s deliberate purpose. Scripture names details that no human planning could arrange across centuries, from Bethlehem to the price of betrayal. Prophecy shows that Christ’s coming was not an accident in history but the unfolding purpose of God. Faith rests on a revealed pattern in which God prepared the way and then fulfilled His own word. [54:27]
4. Christ’s works bear the Father’s witness. Jesus heals the blind, frees the oppressed, raises the dead, and exercises authority that belongs to God. Christ’s signs are not displays meant merely to amaze; they identify Him as the One sent by the Father. Belief sees in those works the call to worship, like the man born blind who said, “Lord, I believe.” [57:46]
5. Belief must move sinners to action. The gospel pricks hearts because Christ’s identity carries eternal consequences. The Ethiopian eunuch hears Christ from Isaiah, confesses Him as God’s Son, and responds in baptism. Genuine belief receives Christ’s authority rather than admiring His words from a distance.

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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[28:55] - Encouragement in Worship
[30:24] - The Word Became Flesh
[31:03] - Things Most Surely Believed
[32:53] - Challenges to Gospel History
[34:16] - External Evidence for Christ
[36:04] - Son of God or Deceiver
[40:43] - Jesus Knew Who He Was
[43:32] - The Blind Man Worships Christ
[48:34] - Prophecy Testifies to Jesus
[55:37] - Signs Written for Belief
[58:46] - The Authority of Christ’s Words
[62:36] - The Call to Confess and Obey

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading

Luke 1:4
“that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.” [31:18]

John 20:30-31
“Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 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.” [55:37]

John 9:35-38
“Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him he said, 'Do you believe in the Son of Man?' He answered, 'And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?' Jesus said to him, 'You have seen him, and it is he who is speaking to you.' He said, 'Lord, I believe,' and he worshiped him.” [43:32]

Observation questions

According to Luke 1:4, what did Luke want Theophilus to know about the things he had been taught? [31:18]
In John 9:35–38, what had happened to the man before Jesus found him, and how did the man respond when Jesus revealed Himself as the Son of God? [43:41]
What purpose does John give for recording Jesus’ signs in John 20:30–31? [55:37]
What kinds of works were named as evidence that Jesus is the Son of God—both in John’s Gospel and in the message? [56:48]

Interpretation questions

Luke wrote an orderly and accurate account so Theophilus could have certainty. Why does Christian faith need to be grounded in what Jesus actually did and said rather than in vague religious feelings? [32:11]
Jesus accepted the healed man’s worship in John 9. What does that response show about Jesus’ identity, especially when worship belongs to God alone? [44:45]
John says that Jesus’ signs were written to lead people to believe and have life in His name. How do the signs point beyond amazement at miracles to faith in Jesus Himself? [56:03]
Jesus’ claims, His works, and the fulfillment of prophecy all testify that He is the Christ. Why is it not enough to describe Him only as a good teacher or prophet? [39:15]

Application questions

Luke’s purpose was to give certainty about Jesus. Where do doubts or uncertainty about Christ tend to enter your life, and what would it look like to return to the Gospel accounts for a steadier faith? [31:18]
The man born blind responded to Jesus by saying, “Lord, I believe,” and worshiping Him. In what areas of life is it easiest to admire Jesus’ teaching without fully yielding to His authority? [58:20]
Jesus leaves no safe middle ground: He is the Son of God, not merely a respected religious figure. How does confessing Jesus as Lord shape the way you make decisions about relationships, work, money, and private choices? [38:52]
Jesus’ works show His authority over sickness, demons, sin, death, and creation. Which work of Christ most strengthens your faith right now, and why does it matter in the circumstances you are facing? [56:48]
God gave prophecy long before Jesus’ birth, betrayal, death, and resurrection. When life feels uncertain or out of control, how can God’s purposeful fulfillment of His word help you trust that He is still at work? [49:38]
Belief in Jesus is meant to move people to confession, repentance, baptism, and reconciliation with God. Is there a step of obedience you have delayed or avoided? What would it look like to respond to Christ’s authority with honesty and action? [01:03:04]

Sermon Clips

35s

“They wanted to to find some way to find fault with him. They didn't want him to be Jesus Christ, the son of god. And I would suggest to you today that the rejection of Jesus Christ in our lifetimes is because people do not want him to be their savior. Not because there's not enough evidence for him, but because they simply don't want him. And that's what took place and was taking place while he was alive.”

51s

“Well, there were 300 plus prophecies concerning Jesus Christ. that he fulfilled in his life. So, was it an accident that so many men wrote and prophesied several hundred years before Christ was born? Was it coincidence that they wrote precisely and accurately concerning the messiah? You see, they describe his birth. They describe his life. They describe his death and his resurrection. They describe his betrayal. You keep on going. It it's it's always all these writings were inspired. They were god breathed.”

39s

“We see in scripture the blind being healed, the lame walking, the demon possessed being freed, the sinner being forgiven his or her sins. All are testimony to the fact that Jesus Christ is the son of god. The dead being raised and his control over nature proved he was the son of god. So much so that Nicodemus would approach Jesus by night. And in John chapter three and verse five, he would call him rabbi.”

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