Scripture: John 1:29 (ESV) – “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” When we come to John 1:29, we find a verse that contains some of the most precious and profound words ever uttered about our Lord JesusContinue reading “Behold the Lamb of God”
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A Sacred Place of Preparation
Scripture: John 1:28 (ESV) – “These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.” John 1:28 sets the scene for the ministry of John the Baptist: “These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.” At first glance, this verse may seem like a simple geographical note,Continue reading “A Sacred Place of Preparation”
The Unworthiness of the Servant
Scripture: John 1:27 (ESV) – “Even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.” In John 1:27, John the Baptist continues to emphasize his humble position in relation to Jesus: “Even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.”Continue reading “The Unworthiness of the Servant”
The Humble Messenger
Scripture: John 1:26 (ESV) – “John answered them, ‘I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know.’” In John 1:26, John the Baptist responds to the religious authorities with a humble but bold statement: “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know.” With these words, JohnContinue reading “The Humble Messenger”
Questioning Authority
Scripture: John 1:25 (ESV) – “They asked him, ‘Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?’” In John 1:25, the delegation sent by the Pharisees presses John the Baptist with a critical question: “Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, norContinue reading “Questioning Authority”
Sent with a Mission
Scripture: John 1:24 (ESV) – “Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.” John 1:24 gives us an important detail about the delegation questioning John the Baptist: “Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.” The priests and Levites questioning John were not acting on their own; they were representatives of the Pharisees, a powerfulContinue reading “Sent with a Mission”
A Voice in the Wilderness
Scripture: John 1:23 (ESV) – “He said, ‘I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, “Make straight the way of the Lord,” as the prophet Isaiah said.’” In John 1:23, John the Baptist responds to the relentless questioning of the religious leaders with a powerful declaration of his identity and purpose. “IContinue reading “A Voice in the Wilderness”
Giving an Account of Who We Are
Scripture: John 1:22 (ESV) – “So they said to him, ‘Who are you? We need to give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?’” In John 1:22, the priests and Levites, having failed to categorize John the Baptist as the Messiah, Elijah, or the Prophet, grow frustrated. They demandContinue reading “Giving an Account of Who We Are”
The Question of Expectations
Scripture: John 1:21 (ESV) – “And they asked him, ‘What then? Are you Elijah?’ He said, ‘I am not.’ ‘Are you the Prophet?’ And he answered, ‘No.’” In John 1:21, the priests and Levites press John the Baptist with further questions: “Are you Elijah?” and “Are you the Prophet?” These questions reveal the deep expectationsContinue reading “The Question of Expectations”
A Clear Confession
Scripture: John 1:20 (ESV) – “He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, ‘I am not the Christ.’” John 1:20 gives us a striking example of humility and clarity: “He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, ‘I am not the Christ.’” John the Baptist was experiencing an intense moment of scrutiny. The religious authoritiesContinue reading “A Clear Confession”
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