Here we have a plain demonstration of John the Baptist’s work of preparing the world for the ministry of the Lord. John’s declarations regarding Jesus establishes many truths about the Lord. He is the Lamb of God (Revelation 7:17). He is the One who “takes away” the world’s sins (Romans 5:6-9). He is greater than John, and John’s purpose was to come before Him to prepare His way (Malachi 3:1).
John witnessed first hand the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Lord to alight and remain with Him (Matthew 3:14-17). He testified that this coming of the Spirit was a message from God to identify the one who would baptize with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:8).
In conclusion, John said, “And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” His statement supplies for us proof and confidence that Jesus Christ is who He claimed to be while He was with us on the earth (Luke 22:70).
