John 1:43-51 — Greater Things
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After quite a few weeks in John, chapter 1, we finish with a final encounter of Jesus with one of his disciples.
Plus, Joel reviews the names of Jesu in this first chapter:
The Word. Verse 1: “In the beginning was the Word.”
God. Verse 1: “And the Word was God.”
Light. Verse 9: “The true light . . . was coming into the world.”
Jesus Christ. Verse 17: “Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”
Lamb of God. Verse 29: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
Rabbi. Verse 38: “And they said to him, ‘Rabbi’ (which means Teacher), where are you staying?”
Messiah. Verse 41: “We have found the Messiah” (meaning, Christ).”
Son of God. Verse 49: “You are the Son of God!”
King of Israel. Verse 49: “You are the King of Israel!”
Son of Man. Verse 51: “You will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
