1:6-13 The Witness of John
Passage: John 1:6-13 (BSB)
6 There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John.
7 He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.
8 He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.
9 The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.
11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
13 children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God.
Cross-References
| Verse | Cross-References |
|---|---|
| 6 | Luke 1:5-17; Malachi 3:1; Isaiah 40:3 |
| 7 | John 1:15; John 5:33 |
| 8 | John 5:35; Luke 3:15-16 |
| 9 | John 8:12; John 3:19; Isaiah 49:6; 1 John 2:8 |
| 10 | John 1:3; Colossians 1:16; 1 Corinthians 2:8 |
| 11 | Isaiah 53:3; Luke 19:14; Matthew 21:33-39; Acts 3:13-14 |
| 12 | Romans 8:15-16; Galatians 3:26; 1 John 3:1-2; Ephesians 1:5 |
| 13 | John 3:3-6; 1 Peter 1:23; James 1:18; Titus 3:5; Psalms 84:1-12 |
Context
- Where this fits in the book: (what comes before/after)
Observation
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Interpretation
What did this mean to the original audience? What is the author's main point?
- Main idea of the passage:
- Difficult words/phrases and their meaning:
- How does this point to Christ / fit the whole counsel of Scripture?
John the Baptist was sent by God to be a witness to the identity of Jesus.
Application
What does this mean for me, today?
- Is there a sin to confess, a promise to claim, or a command to obey?
- What would change if I believed/lived this today?
- One specific action step:
Prayer
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