Tag: John 1

  • Why John the Baptist’s purpose is our purpose too. Exploring John 1:29-34

    Why John the Baptist’s purpose is our purpose too. Exploring John 1:29-34

    John the Baptist came to point to Christ, to witness to Christ, to be the bridge between BC and AD.  In John 1:29, John the Baptist sees Jesus.  The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! It’s very possible…

  • Not the Christ, not Elijah, not the Prophet. Who is John the Baptist? Studying John 1:19-23

    Not the Christ, not Elijah, not the Prophet. Who is John the Baptist? Studying John 1:19-23

    John the Baptist is one of the most intriguing people we meet in the gospels. He has a unique role in history as being the forerunner to Christ. In John 1, John the Baptist is being questioned about his identity. He helps clarify who he is by clarifying who he isn’t.  Verse 19: And this…

  • Who is John the Baptist? Exploring John 1:22-27

    Who is John the Baptist? Exploring John 1:22-27

    One of the most intriguing people we meet in the Gospel of John is a man named John the Baptist.  Who is he?  He is not the same John who wrote the Gospel of John. They’re two different men.  He’s often called John the Baptist. That title is referring to what John did rather than…

  • Come and you will see. Studying John 1:39-42

    Come and you will see. Studying John 1:39-42

    In John 1:37, Jesus is early in his ministry and two men (who would become two of his disciples) are following him. Jesus asks “What are you seeking?” (John 1:38). Considering who’s asking the question (Jesus), that’s a pretty important question that we must all ask ourselves. What are we seeking? What are we looking…

  • The ministry of John the Baptist. Studying John 1:23-28

    The ministry of John the Baptist. Studying John 1:23-28

    This post is a continuation of a study of John the Baptist in the Gospel of John. John the Baptist is found in all four gospels and is a figure who was prophesied in the Old Testament and who would come as a forerunner to Jesus. He discusses that divinely given ministry in John 1:23-28.…