John 1:5-8 – The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.

1. John had a sense of diving ______________

• It was God-initiated
• It was personal Jeremiah 1:4-5; John 15:16

2. John had a Christ-centered _____________ 1 John 1:1-2

• He has no spirit of contention John 3:25-26; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
  JONATHAN EDWARDS, “Christianity cannot flourish in a time of strife and contention among its professors.”

• He rejoices in Christ’s supremacy John 3:28-30; Acts 3:1-16; Acts 14:8-15

3. John had understanding of his ______________

• He was spiritually-oriented Philippians 1:9-11
• He was a channel Philemon 7

4. John had right perspective of _____________________

• He was a light reflector – not the light Philippians 1:21
• He was a voice – not the Word John 1:23; 2 Corinthians 2:1-4