Joh 3:29-30 | MHM | STEP | v. 29 : John used an example: “The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete” . John said that Jesus is like the bridegroom, and God’s people are his bride. John is only the friend of the bridegroom—he is happy to see Jesus take his place. This shows John’s humility and joy at Jesus’ success.

‏ John 3:29-30

v. 29: John used an example: “The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete” . John said that Jesus is like the bridegroom, and God’s people are his bride. John is only the friend of the bridegroom—he is happy to see Jesus take his place. This shows John’s humility and joy at Jesus’ success.

v. 30: John said, “He must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30 ^a). This is the main lesson: as Jesus’ work grows, John’s work must decrease. John was glad to step back so that Jesus would be honored. We should learn from John not to seek attention for ourselves, but to point others to Christ.