Johnny Carson has a side-kick who opens the evening television talk show with a phrase that never varies. Big Ed McMahon bursts forth with the introduction, "Here’s Johnny!" Then the talk man comes forth from the wings to entertain his audience and television viewers. As the herald of the show, Ed McMahon plays an important role in getting the show off the ground with gusto.

Jesus was coming to stage the greatest drama the world would ever witness. It would unfold the mighty act of redemption. While he was in the wings there was a man out front preparing the people for his entrance. His name was John. He was a big man. He had gusto. And his remark as Jesus was stepping forward to assume his major role on the stage of history was simply, "Here comes Jesus!" The words are recorded in John 1…