Kihei Baptist Chapel
Online Worship Gathering of Kihei Baptist Chapel. Series: Words of Life - The Gospel of John. Today's Text: John 3:22-36. Today's Title: Humility & Exaltation. Communion Celebration.
Stealing the Limelight. Invented in 1816 by Scottish engineer & politician, Thomas Drumond. First used in theaters in Philadelphia. A state lighting instrument which produced illumination by means of a oxyhodrogen flame directed on to a cylindar of lime equipped with a lens to focus the light beam.
1. The Setting (John 3:22-24)
John 3:22-24 ESV
John's baptism pointed to Jesus
Jesus' baptism acknowledged His Messianic position
According to John 4:2 - Jesus didn't baptize. His disciples did.
2. The Discussion (John 3:25-260
John 3:25-26 ESV
Purification. God is holy. Awareness of our sinfulness and need from expiation and purification.
Actual (physical) and Symbolic (spiritual)
Required washing (water) and sacrifice (blood)
3. The Transfer (John 3:27-30)
John's Humility
John 3:27-30 ESV
Signifying the end of an era:
From anticipation of the Messiah to His arrival
From OT Law to NT Grace
From Prophets to Savior
"I am not the Christ ... but one sent before Him" - Cf. John 1
4. The Explanation (John 3:31-35)
Jesus' Superiority
Jesus' Sovereignty
John 3:31-35 ESV
5. The Gospel (John 3:36)
John 3:36 ESV
Believe = Salvation, Eternal Life
Do Not Believe = Judgment, Eternal Death