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John 1:1-34, Jesus Is the Word, the Light, and the Lamb
KFUO Radio
A focused Thy Strong Word conversation on the prologue and John the Baptist's witness to Jesus.
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Witness / Testimony
Converging voices, works, Scripture, Father, Spirit, and eyewitnesses testify to Jesus.
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Watch and listen: Witness / Testimony
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Thy Strong Word: Gospel of John
KFUO Radio
A consecutive, pastor-led study through John from the official broadcast voice of the LCMS. Use the collection to find the episode for this chapter.
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The Historical Reliability of John's Gospel
Issues, Etc.
Dr. Lydia McGrew discusses historical texture and eyewitness testimony in John. This belongs in the evidence and witness lane, not above the biblical text.
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Come and See
The Lutheran Hour
Michael Zeigler proclaims Christ from John 1:46, inviting hearers into John's witness to the Word made flesh and Lamb of God.
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Misplaced Doubt
The Lutheran Hour
John Nunes proclaims the risen Christ through Thomas's encounter in John 20:24-29.
Open audio resource (opens in a new tab)How the theme develops
- John the Baptist directs attention to the Lamb.
- Jesus names multiple witnesses.
- The Spirit and disciples testify amid hatred.
- Cross and resurrection testimony is certified for later belief.
Key passages
- John 1:6-8
- John 5:31-47
- John 15:26-27
- John 19:35
- John 21:24
What it reveals about Jesus
Jesus is the testified One and also the truthful witness from the Father.
Old Testament background
Deuteronomy 19:15; Isaiah 43:10