Category Archives: Daily Devotional

Scripture: John 4:2 (ESV) – “(although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples).” This verse serves as an important clarification—while Jesus’ ministry involved baptism, He Himself did not personally perform the baptisms; rather, His disciples carried out the practice. This distinction may seem small, but it carries deep theological significance and practical wisdom.Continue reading “Jesus and Baptism”

Scripture: John 4:1 (ESV) – “Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John.” This verse marks a transition in John’s Gospel, shifting the narrative from Jesus’ interaction with Nicodemus to His encounter with the Samaritan woman. The Pharisees have taken notice of Jesus’ growingContinue reading “The Pharisees Take Notice”

Scripture: John 3:36 (ESV) – “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” This verse serves as the final and climactic statement of John the Baptist’s testimony about Jesus. It presents a stark contrast between two eternalContinue reading “Eternal Life or Wrath: The Ultimate Choice”

Scripture: John 3:35 (ESV) – “The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand.” This verse highlights the deep relationship between God the Father and Jesus the Son. It affirms two foundational truths: the Father’s perfect love for the Son and the absolute authority given to Christ. Because Jesus is theContinue reading “The Father’s Love for the Son”

Scripture: John 3:34 (ESV) – “For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure.” This verse affirms the divine authority of Jesus. John the Baptist declares that Jesus, the One sent by God, speaks not with human wisdom but with the very words of God. UnlikeContinue reading “The One Whom God Has Sent”

Scripture: John 3:33 (ESV) – “Whoever receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true.” John the Baptist continues to contrast those who reject Christ’s testimony with those who receive it. When a person accepts Jesus’ words, they are affirming—setting their seal—that God is true. To believe in Christ is to acknowledgeContinue reading “The Seal of Truth”

Scripture: John 3:32 (ESV) – “He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony.” John the Baptist continues speaking about Jesus’ divine authority, explaining that Jesus testifies to what He has personally seen and heard in heaven. Unlike earthly teachers who speculate about God, Jesus speaks with firsthandContinue reading “Rejecting the Testimony of Heaven”

Scripture: John 3:31 (ESV) – “He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven is above all.” John the Baptist continues his response to his disciples, making it clear why Jesus must increase—because Jesus isContinue reading “The Supremacy of Christ”

Scripture: John 3:30 (ESV) – “He must increase, but I must decrease.” In this short yet powerful statement, John the Baptist expresses the essence of his mission and the heart of true Christian humility. As Jesus’ ministry grows, John recognizes that his own influence must fade. He does not resist this transition or seek toContinue reading “He Must Increase, but I Must Decrease”

Scripture: John 3:29 (ESV) – “The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete.” John the Baptist continues to explain his role in relation to Jesus by using the imagery ofContinue reading “The Joy of the Bridegroom’s Friend”