Monthly Archives: July 2026

Jesus forming his new community

John 1:35–51 invites us to witness the very first moments of Jesus forming his new community—one built around himself.  God’s presence now stands before them in Jesus, inviting them to dwell with him. They ask him, “Where are you staying?” … Continue reading

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Participating by the Spirit

John the Baptist identified Jesus as the one who baptises with the Spirit—the Spirit who gives life (John 6:63). This life is relational: it is the eternal communion shared between the Father and the Son in the Spirit. When Jesus … Continue reading

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The one who baptises with the Spirit

The one who sent John the Baptist told him, “He on whom the Spirit comes and remains is the one who baptises with the Spirit.” This identifies Jesus as the source of the Spirit’s for the community gathered around him. … Continue reading

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The Spirit Remaining on the Servant-Son (John 1: 32)

John the Baptist consistently pointed people to Jesus as the one they should follow.. His testimony did not rest on his own insight, but on what he had seen: the Spirit descending upon Jesus and remaining. The verb menō—“to remain,” … Continue reading

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