22010.011 Proclaiming the Truth

“John testified about him and shouted out, ‘This one was the one about whom I said, “He who comes after me is greater than I am, because he existed before me.”’” —John 1:15 Here we have John the apostle expressing for us the continuous testimony of John the Baptist. The Old Testament prophets constantly cried …

22010.009 Children of God

“He was in the world, and the world was created by him, but the world did not recognize him. He came to what was his own, but his own people did not receive him. But to all who have received him—those who believe in his name—he has given the right to become God’s children—children not …

22010.005 Embracing the Light!

“In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind. And the light shines on in the darkness, but the darkness has not mastered it.” —John 1:4–5 Life effervescent; life overflowing; life enlivened, inspired, encouraged; life burning with passion, enthusiasm and zeal. Life found with Jesus; life held out to those who choose …

22010.030 You Shall See Greater Things!

“Jesus said to him, ‘Because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You will see greater things than these.’ He continued, ‘I tell all of you the solemn truth—you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.’” —John 1:50–51 Jesus’ …

22010.027 The Power of Our Words

Nathanael replied, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip replied, “Come and see.”Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and exclaimed, “Look, a true Israelite in whom there is no deceit!”Nathanael asked him, “How do you know me?”Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered …

22010.026 Share Your Good News

“Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two disciples who heard what John said and followed Jesus. He first found his own brother Simon and told him, ‘We have found the Messiah!’ (which is translated Christ). Andrew brought Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, ‘You are Simon, the son …

22010.025 Look, the Lamb of God!

“Again the next day John was standing there with two of his disciples. Gazing at Jesus as he walked by, he said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God!’ When John’s two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. “Jesus turned around and saw them following and said to them, ‘What do you want?’ So they said …

22010.024 This Is the Chosen One of God!

“Then John testified, ‘I saw the Spirit descending like a dove from heaven, and it remained on him. And I did not recognize him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, “The one on whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining—this is the one who baptizes with the …