1. Humility: How to Obtain It! John 3:22-30
God’s Sovereignty
Our Self-Awareness
Christ’s Supremacy
Joy for Others
Sum Total

2. Humility: How to Obtain It! John 3:22-30
God’s Sovereignty
John had a proper view of ministry
God gives and we receive – (v.27)
Not an excuse to be lazy – (v.23)
Not able to be proud – Matt. 11:25
Not able to be jealous – 1 Cor. 4:7

3. Humility: How to Obtain It! John 3:22-30
Our Self-Awareness
A proper understanding – (v.28)
Who he was – John 15:5
What his calling was
The importance of what we have been given to do
In your right mind – Romans 12:3

4. Humility: How to Obtain It! John 3:22-30
Christ’s Supremacy
Eyes fixed on Christ – (v.29)
You do not strive for humility.
You behold Christ! – 2 Cor. 3:18
Hebrews 12:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:12

5. Humility: How to Obtain It! John 3:22-30
Joy for Others
The friend of the groom – (v.29)
Joy in leading others to the cross
Sum Total
God’s glory must increase.
I must decrease.

6. Humility: How to Obtain It! John 3:22-30
Application
Are you in your right mind?
We only become humble by focusing our attention on the cross!
1 Peter 5:5-7