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“For I am the LORD your God… be holy, for I am holy.” (Leviticus 11:44 ESV) “[He] humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” (Philippians 2:8 ESV) The Sovereign who commands galaxies submitted to a teenage mother’s instructions. The Lord who calms storms with a word once… Read More »

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14 ESV) “…who, though he was in the form of God… emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.” (Philippians 2:6–7 ESV)… Read More »

“A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven… He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:27, 30) John’s secret was simple: everything he had was a gift from heaven, and his assignment was to prepare the way, not to hold the spotlight. When Jesus began baptizing and the… Read More »

“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.” (John 3:36) John the Baptist ends his public ministry with a clear gospel invitation and warning in Scripture. The invitation- “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life.” The… Read More »

“He who comes from above is above all… He whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure.” (John 3:31, 34) John the Baptist draws the sharpest contrast possible: Jesus comes from above and is above all. Earthly messengers speak from the dust; Jesus speaks what He has… Read More »

The Joy of Pointing to Jesus “He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30) Crowds that once flocked to John the Baptist were now streaming to Jesus. Instead of jealousy, John responded with joy: “The friend of the bridegroom…rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore, this joy of mine is now complete” (v. 29).… Read More »

Recognizing Christ’s Authority Matthew 8:23-27 “And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Save us, Lord; we are perishing.’ And he… Read More »

The Call to Discipleship Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe… Read More »

Look and Live John 3:14-16 (ESV) “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son…” The Israelites had sinned against God and they were… Read More »

You Must Be Born Again John 3:3 “Jesus answered him, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.’” Jesus didn’t compliment Nicodemus’ theological training. He went straight to the heart: your first birth isn’t enough. Natural birth, Jewish ancestry, perfect rule-keeping—none of it grants access… Read More »