John 1: 19-29

Dear TVCC Students,

We are so thankful to those of you that were able to make it on Wednesday. It continues to be our joy to go through the book of John with you all. Though I (Casi) was not able to make it, here are a few highlights Sonny wanted to pass on to help you remember John 1...

John 1:19-29

*John 1:19

~Remember that John and Jesus were cousins. John had been around Jesus for much of his life and still was able to walk in humility, knowing that Jesus was the Christ, not him. John's humility is astounding.

Q: How do you live your life? Are you someone who recognizes how wonderful Jesus is and lives your life to point to Him or are you someone who's life ambition is to make yourself look as great as you can?

*John 1:23

~Even when people were questioning John about who he was, he took no glory. He knew that he was here for one purpose, to point others to Jesus. Even though he was a great man, he saw himself as nothing more than a VOICE that was declaring Jesus as the Lamb of God (Sin- taker).

~A voice is something that can be used for either good or bad. Voices can be scary, deceitful, seductive or encouraging, loving and peaceful.

Q: What kind of VOICE are you? Does what you say (and how you live- John had both) point others to the Lamb of God? Do you use your voice to bring others up or tear them down? We can never know exactly how powerful the tongue/voice is (see James 3)!

Students, we are praying for you this week that you will spend time meditating on the Lamb of God. We pray that you will spend time each day in worship, prayer and reading of His Word. We pray that you would think intently about your life and purpose and rely on the Spirit to help you make any changes that He desires. Remember that focusing on the wonders of the Lord will help you think less of yourself. He must become greater and we must become less (John 3:30). We love you all!!

Love,

Sonny and Casi