Rosebank Union Sermon Audio

In this Christmas sermon Richard Van Lieshout provides a deep theological reflection on John 1:14, exploring the mystery of the Incarnation and the significance of God dwelling among humanity.Summary of Key PointsThe Word Pitched a Tent: Van Lieshout explains that the word "dwelt" in John 1:14 literally means "to pitch a tent" or "tabernacle" [07:45]. This highlights that in Jesus, God is not building a fortress to wall Himself off, but is deliberately making Himself accessible and relatable to humanity [11:00].Connection to the Tabernacle: The sermon draws parallels to the Old Testament Tabernacle—a portable tent where God’s presence resided [13:58]. While the Old Testament access to God was complex and limited to rituals and a physical holy place, Jesus becomes the "True Tabernacle" where God's holiness is made visible and accessible to all [18:19].Seeing the Glory of God: The speaker discusses how God’s glory (the "weightiness" of His presence) was revealed through Jesus’ miracles, such as turning water in