He Must Increase, but I Must Decrease John 3:22-30; 4:1. Matthew 11:2-6; Matthew 14:1-13 Have you ever met someone who thought the world centers around them? - John's disciples thought everything centered around John. John 3:22-26. - They wanted to hold onto their positions or roles of authority. - Issues of control, power, envy, and comparison. - John teaches that everything centers around Jesus. John 3:27-29 - No one has anything unless it has been granted from God. - John realized his own ministry had been given by God. - John humbly understood his role. - John never claimed to be the Messiah. - John is Preparing the Way for the King. - John understood his role and he did it and his joy is full. - John's last testimony: He Must Increase, but I Must Decrease. John 3:30 - Story of how John's life ended: Matthew 11:2-6; Matthew 14:1-13 Do you see yourself as one who is Preparing the Way for the King? Can you say with John this Christmas: Jesus must increase, but I must decrease.