We are diving back into the beautiful prologue of John’s Gospel, specifically looking at John 1:6–9 and verse 15. In this episode, we break down the unique role of John the Baptist, tackle some mind-bending theology regarding the pre-existence of Christ, and look at the two cultural errors the modern church frequently falls into when it comes to faith and evangelism.

If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable with the "E-word" (evangelism) or felt pressured to have a PhD in theology just to talk about your faith, this episode is a breath of fresh air.

• The Missing Title: Why does the author simply call him "John" instead of "John the Baptist" like the other three Gospels?

• The Divine Hierarchy: How John the Baptist flipped ancient family culture on its head by submitting to his younger cousin, Jesus.

• The "Moon vs. Sun" Reality: A challenge to stop centering ourselves in God's story and remember that our only job is to reflect the True Light.

• Witnessing vs. Salesmanship: Why you don't need a degree in apologetics or a script to share your faith. (Hint: It’s as simple as standing on a witness stand and saying, "Here is what I saw.")

"We are not the sun; we are the moon. The moon has no light of its own—it simply reflects the light of the sun back into the darkness. When the world looks at us, they should see the character of Jesus reflected clearly."

We aren't asking you to go door-to-door or pitch Jesus to five strangers this week. Instead, we challenge you to sit down and honestly wrestle with these two questions:

1. Have I actually encountered the living Christ in my life?

2. If someone asked me why I have hope in a dark world, am I ready to simply tell my story?

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