John 1:6-8, 19-28 - The Messenger John Prepares the Way
In John 1:6-8, 19-28, we learn about John the Baptist, who was sent by God to prepare the way for the coming of the Lord. He humbly acknowledges that he is not the light but only a messenger. When questioned by the Jewish authorities, he clarifies that he is not the Messiah, Elijah, or the Prophet, but simply a voice in the desert calling for the people to make a straight path for the Lord. John baptizes with water, knowing that someone greater than him is coming. This passage emphasizes the importance of humility and preparing our hearts for the arrival of Jesus.
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Gospel Reading John 1:6 8, 19 28
John 1:6 8, 19 28 6 God sent his messenger, a man named John, 7 who came to tell people about the light, so that all should hear the message and believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came to tell about the light.
John 1:6 8, 19 28 19 The Jewish authorities in Jerusalem sent some priests and Levites to John to ask him, Who are you? 20 John did not refuse to answer, but spoke out openly and clearly, saying: I am not the Messiah. 21 Who are you, then? they asked. Are you Elijah? No, I am not, John answered.
John 1:6 8, 19 28 Are you the Prophet? [b] they asked. No, he replied. 22 Then tell us who you are, they said. We have to take an answer back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself? 23 John answered by quoting the prophet Isaiah: I am the voice of someone shouting in the desert: Make a straight path for the Lord to travel!
John 1:6 8, 19 28 24 The messengers, who had been sent by the Pharisees, 25 then asked John, If you are not the Messiah nor Elijah nor the Prophet, why do you baptize? 26 John answered, I baptize with water, but among you stands the one you do not know. 27 He is coming after me, but I am not good enough even to untie his sandals. 28 All this happened in Bethany on the east side of the Jordan River, where John was baptizing.
John 1:6 8, 19 28 Prepare the way for the Lord
John 1:6 8, 19 28 Prepare the way for the Lord V20 He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, I am not the Messiah. 21 They asked him, Then who are you? Are you Elijah? He said, I am not. Are you the Prophet? He answered, No.
John 1:6 8, 19 28 Prepare the way for the Lord Always proclaim and declare the Truth V20 He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, I am not the Messiah. 21 They asked him, Then who are you? Are you Elijah? He said, I am not. Are you the Prophet? He answered, No.
John 1:6 8, 19 28 Prepare the way for the Lord Always proclaim and declare the Truth V28 This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
John 1:6 8, 19 28 Prepare the way for the Lord Always proclaim and declare the Truth Serve God in all places V28 This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
