John Week 6

John 3:22-36

Restate the passage
What stood out to you?
Notice any Echos?
Who does this passage say Jesus is?
What does this passage say about Jesus?
What does this passage say about God?
What does this passage say about the Holy Spirit?

Comparison between John the Baptist and Jesus
• Jesus has been showing the superiority of the New Covenant to the Old Covenant
• Ex: New Wine in the purification jars at the Wedding in Cana
• Ex: Jesus to be lifted on a cross is a better cure compared to Moses' serpent on a rod.
• Now Jesus Ministry compared to John
• Jesus starts to Baptize in Judea

John the Baptist and His Disciples
• John's ministry is shrinking as the shift is going to Jesus (v 26)
• His Disciples are envious
• John responded in an interesting was in v 27, he acknowledges that everything comes from Heaven specifically his vocation
• Vocation means "to call"
• Every Talent and Ability comes from God
• God has called us to where we are in life.
• We are often not satisfied like John's disciples.
• We get angry, jealous, and envious
• John was satisfied in his vocation and the dwindling of his ministry because he is the one crying in the wilderness for the Christ
• He is accomplishing his job

John testifies who Jesus is
• Jesus is above all (v31)
• Jesus speaks of Heavenly things
• John's ministry is a testimony to who Jesus is
• Jesus speaks the words of God (v 34)
• Holy Spirit is immeasurable within him(v 34)
• Jesus is loved by God (v35)
• Because of this love we can stand before the throne forgiven
• Because of this love we are invited to the wedding feast
• Not just as friends but as the bride
• So we are called by God 's love to join him eternally
• Whether we receive it is another question

Family Questions
1. What is something new that is better than its old counterpart? Why?
2. Do you have an idea to what your vocation is? Are you satisfied in it?
3. Will you receive God's call of love? Why or why not?