He Must Increase
As the forerunner to Jesus, John the Baptist likens himself to the bridegroom’s friend, concluding, “He must increase, and I must decrease.” John first explains Christ’s matchless authority—he comes from above, so is therefore above all. Second, John points to Jesus’ testimony—he is the heaven-sent, Spirit-filled, truth of God, who bears witness to what he has seen and heard from above. Thirdly, John illustrates the gift of Jesus—given by the Father to his people. With this gift comes the promised good news: whoever believes in the Son, has eternal life.
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04/20/25
Why Are You Weeping?
Failing to grasp that Jesus would be raised to life, Mary found her grief matched by confusion when she saw ...
Alistair Begg
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04/18/25
Why Have You Forsaken Me?
As His death drew near, Jesus cried out from the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me ...
Alistair Begg
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04/13/25
What Shall I Do With Jesus?
“What shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Faced with a riled-up crowd and an accused Jesus ...
Alistair Begg