Tag: maturity

Abiding in the true vine

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In the book of John, Jesus used “I am” statements to refer to himself. He used imagery that people were familiar with to explain salvation. In John 15, Jesus describes himself as the vine and the disciples are branches. This was used to explain their relationship. When Jesus told his disciples to abide, this wasn’t [...]

He must increase

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John the Baptist was the son of priest named Zechariah, and Elizabeth (Luke 1:5-7). He was not an ordinary child but was set apart by God. He was the one in whom Isaiah prophesied, ‘In the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord. Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’ (Isaiah 40:3). This [...]