Today, we begin a larger section of the Book running through John 12:50. This section contains Jesus’ public ministry, including the seven signs, hand selected by John, and Jesus’ seven discourses. Again, all of these were recorded so that we might believe in Jesus Christ and have life in His name (John 20:30-31). Our sub-section this morning introduces one momentous week in the life of Jesus, John the Baptist, and future disciples. The first day of this week records an interrogation, by the Jewish religious leaders, of John the Baptist as to his identity and purpose for his preaching and baptism ministry.