The Word Made Flesh - The Book of John

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease - John 3:22-36

Rev. Daniel A. Johnson
On Palm Sunday, we remember the crowds shouting “Hosanna” as Jesus entered Jerusalem but only days later, many of those same voices fell silent. They wanted a Savior who would meet their expectations, but not a Lord who would rule their lives. In John 3:22–36, we see a completely different posture. While others are concerned that the crowds are leaving John and going to Jesus, John the Baptist rejoices. He understands that his purpose was never to gather people to himself, but to point them to Christ. His response becomes the model for every true disciple: “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
Sunday, March 29, 2026