John the Baptist
The Five Witnesses That Testify About Jesus (John 5:31–40)
Standing before Israel’s religious leaders, Jesus calls witness after witness to testify on His behalf. John the Baptist, His miraculous works, the Father, the Scriptures, and Moses all point to one unmistakable conclusion: Jesus is the promised Messiah. The tragedy is not the lack of evidence—but the refusal to believe it.
John the Baptist’s Final Testimony: “He Must Increase, but I Must Decrease” (John 3:22–36)
As Jesus’ ministry grows and John the Baptist’s influence begins to fade, John’s disciples become concerned. Instead of competing with Christ, John rejoices. His final public testimony teaches one of Christianity’s greatest lessons: true greatness is found in making Jesus greater, not ourselves.
The Testimony of John the Baptist: “Behold, the Lamb of God” (John 1:19–34)
John the Baptist is questioned by religious leaders about his identity, but he refuses every opportunity to exalt himself. Instead, he points to Jesus with one of the greatest declarations in Scripture: “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”
The True Light and the Children of God: Receiving the Light of Life (John 1:6–13)
John the Baptist was not the Light—he came to testify about the Light. In John 1:6–13, we discover God’s design for faithful witness, humanity’s tragic rejection of its Creator, and the astonishing privilege given to everyone who believes in Christ: becoming children of God.
Jesus’ Authority Challenged: The Question Behind the Question (Luke 20:1–8)
In Luke 20:1–8, the chief priests, scribes, and elders confront Jesus and demand to know who gave Him authority. Their question reveals a deeper struggle over truth, power, and the identity of Christ.
Even When You are Discouraged, Jesus is Working
‘John the Baptist, who was in prison, heard about all the things the Messiah was doing. So he sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you the Messiah we’ve been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?” Jesus told them, “Go back to John and tell him what you have heard and seen— […]