John 1:6-13
Review matter covered on 6.20
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John
Contrast with v. 1, where the divinity of Christ is stated. Here the humanity (and non-divinity) of John is stated.
The events surrounding John's nativity are found in Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:39-45, and Luke 1:57-80
The events of his ministry are summarized in Matt. 3:1-17 and Luke 3:1-22
His dress and diet in Matt 3:4
the locusts were of the grasshopper variety
The greatest of the prophets: Matt. 11:11
His death and the cause of it: Matt. 14:1-12 and Mark 6:14-29
There was a man [and he was] sent from God, whose name was John
apostello (sent on a mission)
not self-commissioned
not a maverick on a mission
missionary
had a purpose
accountable
his calling was known to others long before it was known to himself.
John 1:7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
To testify what he knew and saw.
to bear witness of the person of Jesus Christ
that all men through him might believe.
John answers his followers: John 3:26-36
John 1:8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
John 5:35
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