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There Came A Man Whose Name Was John

There Came A Man Whose Name Was John. Lessons from the Life of John the Baptist. Who Was John?. Prophesied that he would come (Isa. 40:3-5; Mal. 3:1; 4:5-6; Mt. 11:14) Born into a godly family (Lk. 1:5ff) Worked no miracles (Jn. 10:41) Lived a pure and plain life (Lk. 1:15,80)

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There Came A Man Whose Name Was John

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  1. There Came A ManWhose Name Was John Lessons from the Life of John the Baptist

  2. Who Was John? • Prophesied that he would come (Isa. 40:3-5; Mal. 3:1; 4:5-6; Mt. 11:14) • Born into a godly family (Lk. 1:5ff) • Worked no miracles (Jn. 10:41) • Lived a pure and plain life (Lk. 1:15,80) • A great man (Lk. 1:15; Mt. 11:11) What made him great?

  3. Lessons Learned • John Made Preparation - His mission was to make people ready and prepared to meet Jesus; he pointed others to the Christ (Mk. 1:2-3; Lk. 1:16-17,77-79; Jn. 1:29-34) - Is your heart prepared for the Lord? Are you looking for the Lord?

  4. Lessons Learned • John Knew His Place - He felt unworthy; his place was behind Jesus; he would decrease while Jesus increased (Mt. 3:13-14; Mk. 1:7-8; Jn. 3:26-30) - He would not be provoked to envy or jealousy - Are you humble (Lk. 17:10; 1 Pet. 5:5-6)? Do others see Jesus or you (Mt. 5:16)?

  5. Lessons Learned • John Was a Courageous Preacher - He preached repentance and baptism (Mt. 3:2,8; Mk. 1:4-6) - He preached the coming kingdom (Mt. 3:1-2) - He preached coming judgment (Mt. 3:10-12) - He preached with urgency (Mt. 3:2) - He preached with application (Mt. 3:7; 14:4) - He preached with boldness (Mt. 11:8) - He preached the light of truth (Jn. 5:33-35)

  6. Lessons Learned • John Was a Courageous Preacher - He preached against all evil (Lk. 3:19) - He preached to all classes (Lk. 3:2-20) - He was rejected and ridiculed (Mt. 11:12-19; 17:11-13; 21:32; Lk. 7:29-30) - He was firm; not shaken or softened (Mt. 11:7-10) - He was put to death (Mt. 14:1-12; Mk. 6:14-29; Lk. 3:19-20; 9:7-9) - Are you courageous (Mt. 10:28; Gal. 1:10)?

  7. Greatness in the Kingdom • John Was Great • Preparation • Humility • Courage • We Can Be Great Too • Follow John’s example • Enter the Lord’s church today (Mt. 11:11)!

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