John 3:22-36
John the Baptist’s disciples expressed concern that people were going to Jesus for baptism and following him instead of John. John, however, had a clear perspective of his role: “He must increase, I must decrease.” He used the analogy of Jesus being a groom at a wedding, and himself being the best man. His job was to assist the groom and to rejoice with him, not to take the spotlight, or the bride!
He then directs his disciples to understand who Jesus really is:
• From heaven, sent by God
• Is supremely above all
• Has the Holy Spirit without measure
• Has authority from the Father
• Is the Messiah
• Salvation is only found in him
John makes it clear that any who reject Jesus are under the wrath of God and are condemned. It’s also clear that when one believes in Jesus, eternal life begins immediately.
Lessons learned from John’s leading toward Jesus:
1. Point glory to Jesus, not to myself; i.e. make followers of Jesus, not followers of Dave
2. My job is to help others know who Jesus really is
3. My ministry is not in competition with other ministries
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