Pastor Andrew Lovette and Pastor Pat Kappenman reflect on John 3:22-36 after preaching, emphasizing the central point: Christ must increase as his servants decrease. They discuss John’s purpose in writing—so people believe Jesus is the Christ and have life in his name—and how the Gospel is intentionally structured to show the meaning of events. Using the dispute over purification and John the Baptist’s response, they contrast meaningful conversations with heated debates and warn against being distracted from Christ’s centrality.