The Gift of Decrease, John 3.22-30

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As Jesus’ ministry begins to grow, John’s disciples point out that all are going to Jesus. For John, this makes sense, but for this disciples, it is confusing. What have they missed? What does John know that they don’t? Why is John perfectly fine with a declining ministry? How does this affect us here in the present? Listen to find out from Father Jeremiah.

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