Being Above All
BEING ABOVE ALL
Christ is above all. In this portion of the Word, the word "all" does not mainly mean all things or matters, but all people. Christ is above all people, especially John the Baptist. At that time, John was in a position of rivalry with the Lord Jesus. Both Jesus and John accepted disciples. In the eyes of John's disciples, John was on the same level as the Lord Jesus. But that was not right. Therefore, verse 31 tells us that Christ is the One who is above all. He is above you, me, and everyone else.
BEING FROM HEAVEN
YET STILL IN HEAVEN
Christ was from heaven; yet while He was on earth He was still in heaven (3:13). He is uni versal; He is immeasurable.
MINISTERING THE WORDS OF GOD
AND DISPENSING THE SPIRIT
WITHOUT MEASURE
Verse 34 says, "For He Whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for He gives the Spirit not by measure." In this verse we see two things: the Lord Jesus ministers the words of God to His people, and He gives the Spirit to God's