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The Gospel of John tells many parts of Jesus’ story in a different way than Matthew’s. They agree, however, that John’s preaching and baptizing carried out the words of Isaiah 40. This gospel gives us a clearer view of the deep humility with which this prophet worked to prepare the way for Jesus.
- John clearly saw Jesus as the fulfillment of all that the Old Testament sacrifices were about. What does the image of Jesus as “the Lamb of God” tell you about the primary reason that he came? How can you use this Advent season to prepare your heart to receive “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world?”
- In his day (and, some scholars think, for decades after) some of John’s followers disliked Jesus’ impact. “Everyone is going to HIM,” they said. John’s reply was amazing from one so dynamic: “He must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30). How does John’s model of honoring Jesus above his own “success” speak to your heart?
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