Jesus is the Lamb

Sermon Scripture:  John 1:19-34

Sermon Big Idea:  John testified to the fact that he is not the Messiah, but that he was prophesied about just like Jesus was.

John 20:30-31

1. John clarifies his identity (v. 19-28)
   1. Not a friend of the religious leaders (Matthew 3:7-10)
   2. John the preparer (Isaiah 40:1-5)
      1. By voice (Matthew 3:2)
      2. By baptism (Matthew 3:11)
2. John clarifies Jesus’ identity (v. 29-34)
   1. Existed before John (John 1:2)
   2. In authority over John (Matthew 3:14; Mark 1:7; Luke 3:17)
   3. Lamb of God (Exodus 12:7,13)
   4. Son of God

John’s best clarification of his identity and that of Jesus came in John 3:30 (NIV).