Introduction

John the Pointer

John points to Jesus

John is happy to fade

Jesus is the prophet

Conclusion

Introduction

John the Pointer

- Who he is

   - not the Christ, Elijah or the Prophet (1:20-21)

   - he is the voice pointing to who comes next (1:22-23)

- Why he baptised

   - Because of who comes next (1:26-27)

John points to Jesus

- The Lamb of God (1:29)

- The eternal God become human (1:30 cf. vv15,27)

- Revealed by God (1:31-33)

- The Son of God (1:34)

   - Christ (2 Samuel 7, Psalm 2)

   - God the Son (1:14,18)

John is happy to fade (3:22-30)

Jesus is the prophet (3:31-36)

Conclusion