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John Decreases, Jesus Increases (Part 1)
The Life and Teachings of ChristSteve Gregg
In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the biblical account of John the Baptist's decreasing popularity and Jesus' increasing prominence. He explains that the success of a ministry should not be measured in terms of the number of followers, but rather in their depth and integrity. John Baptist resigns himself to the fact that he is not the bridegroom, but rather the friend of the bridegroom, and rejoices in Jesus' growing popularity.
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In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the shift from John the Baptist to Jesus and how it reflects a future trend in bringing attention to Jesus. While
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