Ever since there began to be two groups preaching and baptizing, there were those who wanted to set up a competition between them. In John 3:22-36, John the Baptist put an immediate stop to the idea of competition between Jesus and himself. His response provides not only pastors but all Christians with an excellent motto for our lives. (Here is a link to the full sermon notes.)
Through a series of mistakes by the disciples, Jesus taught them and us what following him is not.
Jesus has authority and power over all things and is bringing the powers of darkness down.
If a man makes a great claim about himself, he should be ready to present evidence to back up his claim. In John 5:17-47,...