• Where have you found joy in a greater purpose?• John 3:26 26 And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness—look, he is baptizing, and all are going to him.”• Their competitive spirit was robbing them of joy!• John 3:27-28 27 John answered, “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven. 28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.’• Humility• God Alone• He was part of the greatest purpose: Glorifying God by pointing people to Him!• Every Good Thing• “God created the world out of nothing, and so long as we are nothing, He can make something out of us.” - Martin Luther• Point People to Jesus• John 3:29 29 The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete.• Isaiah 54:5 “For your Maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is his name; and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer, the God of the whole earth he is called.”• Shoshbin• Their Role was part of a greater purpose• John 1:29, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”• Look to Jesus, and point people to Him• EVERYONE IS CALLED TO POINT PEOPLE TO JESUS• 2 Cor 11:2 2 For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.• John 3:30 30 He must increase, but I must decrease.”• He is Everything• “Am I complaining because the glory of Jesus is decreasing, or is it about me?” -Matt Carter/Josh Wredberg• Less of me, More of Him• Step In, Step Up, Step Out• John 3:36: 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.• Less of you, More of HimLIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONSStarter: What lessons can be drawn from Johns attitude toward Jesus in these verses for Christians today, especially in terms of prioritizing Jesuswork over personal recognition or success?Discussion: Read John 3:26-301. How does John respond to his disciplesconcern in verses 27-28?2. What does Johns response to his disciplescomplaint teach us about humility in ministry??3. In verse 28, John reminds his disciples that he is not the Messiah but only the one sent ahead of Him. What does this statement reveal about Johns understanding of his purpose and calling?4. Why do you think John was content with the decrease in his following and the increase in Jesus' following?5. How does Johns role as a "friend of the bridegroom" relate to the concept of joy in fulfilling Gods will, as seen in verse 29?6. What are some ways that you can find joy in pointing people to Jesus this week?7. What is the greater purpose in pointing people to Jesus according to this passage?8. How does this motivate you in knowing you are a part of this greater purpose?

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