John 3:22-36 John the Baptist is back on the scene one final time. The Messiah has finally come, and his national ministry of preparing Israel for the coming of the Messiah is waning. Many of his followers have left him to follow Jesus, and those who remain are not happy at all about his decreasing influence and ministry - but not John! He's overwhelmed with joy at his loss of influence and followers, and this attitude is one Pastor Mike challenges all of us to imitate. "Jesus must increase, and we must decrease!"