I. EXPOSITION FOR CONTEXT, John 1:29-42 A. Following Baptism & Temptations 1. timing of baptism (Sept.-Oct. 28 AD), Lk 3:1-22 2. temptations after 40 days fasting, Lk 4:1-13 3. three days of witness a. John tells of his ministry (again), Jn 1:19-28 b. John testifies of Christ, Jn 1:29-34 c. John testifies of Christ again, Jn 1:35-36 d. John’s two disciples follow Jesus, Jn 1:37-42
II. EXHORTATION FROM THE TEXT, John 1:36 A. Behold, the Lamb of God! 1. follow after Christ, v37
B. What are you seeking? 1. taught of Christ – can you call Jesus ‘Rabbi’? v38a a. the Lamb of God, v36 b. takes away sin of world, v29
C. Come and you will see. 1. staying with Christ, v39
D. You shall be called Cephas. 1. witness for Christ, vv40-42 a. bring others to Christ, v41 b. beholding transformation by Christ, v42
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Jon Cardwell was saved by God’s grace on June 3, 1985 while serving in the military as a deep sea diver in the U.S. Navy. The call to ministry came 8 years later when he was invited to serve the Lord in the Philippine mission field. Jon’s entry into pastoral ministry came...