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.)
To be ready for Jesus’ coming, we need to be doing what he has already told us to do.
The LORD uses leaders to deal with threats to the welfare of his people, and he is the God who delivers them.
Christ’s ascension is what we need in the Day of Judgment.
