John 1

Timeline of Events in John 1:1-51

Before Time:

• The Word exists with God and is God.
• All things are made through the Word.

Unclear Timeframe (Prior to the events of the passage):

• John the Baptist is sent by God.

Day 1:

• Jewish priests and Levites question John the Baptist's identity.
• John identifies himself as a voice preparing the way for the Lord.
• John baptizes people in the Jordan River, including Jesus.
• John identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
• John testifies that he saw the Spirit descend on Jesus like a dove, confirming him as the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.

Day 2:

• John the Baptist points out Jesus as the  ...