John 3

Perhaps the one Bible verse that "everyone" knows lies in this chapter: John 3:16. The conversation with Nicodemus is well worth a read and a re-read. In verses 13 and 14, Jesus makes 2 OT references: "the Son of Man" is a reference to Daniel 7, and the part about Moses is in Numbers 21.

Then Jesus begins baptizing near where John the Baptizer is preaching and there's this interesting exchange between John and His talmidim. The verse here that just sends a quiver down my spine is verse 30: He must become greater; I must become less. That just hits me between the eyes where I am right now. Recently I have re-subscribed to the "Coach's Mandate"--a code of ethics put out by Fellowship of Christian Athletes. One of the lines is: I cannot bring glory to both Jesus and myself at the same time. That rings in my ears as I read, He must become greater; I must become less.
He must become greater; I must become less.
He must become greater; I must become less.