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Welcome To Pastor Garry Clark’s PowerPoint presentation from the December 9 th sermon: Prophet Of The Highest. Information on ordering a DVD copy of this sermon will be available at the end of this presentation.
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Welcome To Pastor Garry Clark’s PowerPoint presentation fromthe December 9thsermon: Prophet Of The Highest Information on ordering a DVD copy of this sermonwill be available at the end of this presentation
Luke 1:76And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
Matthew 3:1-41 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 3:1-43 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 4 And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:5-75 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zachariah, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:5-76 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. 7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist • They were both righteous before God • They walked in the Commandments of the Lord • They were blameless • They were childless • Elizabeth was barren (sterile) • The were both VERY old ZACHARIAH & ELIZABETH
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:8-108 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course, 9 According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. ZACHARIAH WAS DOING HIS JOB
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:8-1010 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. ZACHARIAH WAS DOING HIS JOB
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:11-1211 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And when Zachariah saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. GABRIEL, THE ANGEL OFTHE LORD APPEARS
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:13-1513 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John GABRIEL’S ANNOUNCEMENT
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:13-1514 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. GABRIEL’S ANNOUNCEMENT
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:13-1515 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. GABRIEL’S ANNOUNCEMENT
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist • Thy prayer is heard • Elizabeth SHALL bear a son • Thou SHALL call him John • You SHALL have Joy and Gladness • Many SHALL Rejoice at his birth • He SHALL be great in the sight of the Lord • He SHALL positively not drink wine nor intoxicating beverages • He SHALL be filled with the Holy Ghost(even from the womb) GABRIEL’S ANNOUNCEMENT
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist “They’re gonna think he’s drunk,so make sure he doesn’t drink!”
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist He’ll be “Lit Up” alright… But with theHOLY GHOST!
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist …Just like Peterand the Disciples! Acts 2:13 & 1513 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Like You & I Should Be! Ephesians 5:18-1918 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. BECAUSE OF HIM, MANY ARE GOING TO TURN TO THE LORD
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:17And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. JOHN WILL GO BEFOREJESUS IN POWER
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist To Do What? • To turn fathers’ hearts back to their children • To turn the disobedient (incompliant) to the right path of wisdom • To help people get into the right place to receive spiritual things JOHN WILL GO BEFOREJESUS IN POWER
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist HEY PARENTS!Here’s How To Have The Best Christmas! • Love Your Kids! • Get On The Right Path Of Righteousness! • Get In The Right Place To Receive Spiritual Things!
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:18And Zachariah said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. A COMMON PROBLEM-UNBELIEF-
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. A COMMON PROBLEM-UNBELIEF-
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:19-2219 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. DISBELIEVING GODDISPLEASES GOD
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:19-2220 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. DISBELIEVING GODDISPLEASES GOD
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:19-2221 And the people waited for Zachariah, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. DISBELIEVING GODDISPLEASES GOD
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:19-2222 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. DISBELIEVING GODDISPLEASES GOD
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:24-2524 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men. GOD’S PROMISES ARE TRUE
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:26-3626 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary GOD WORKSTHROUGH FAMILIES
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:26-3628 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. GOD WORKSTHROUGH FAMILIES
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:26-3629 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. GOD WORKSTHROUGH FAMILIES
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:26-3630 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. GOD WORKSTHROUGH FAMILIES
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:26-3632 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: GOD WORKSTHROUGH FAMILIES
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:26-3633 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man GOD WORKSTHROUGH FAMILIES
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:26-3635 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. GOD WORKSTHROUGH FAMILIES
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:26-3636 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. GOD WORKSTHROUGH FAMILIES
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist “For With God, Nothing Shall Be Impossible!” Luke 1:37For with God nothing shall be impossible.
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:38-4038 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. MARY BELIEVED GOD
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:38-4039 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zachariah, and saluted Elisabeth. MARY BELIEVED GOD
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:41And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: PRE-BORN, JOHN JUMPED FOR JOY!
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist Luke 1:44For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. PRE-BORN, JOHN JUMPED FOR JOY!
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist PRE-BORN, JOHN JUMPED FOR JOY!
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist PRE-BORN, JOHN JUMPED FOR JOY!
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist He jumped because he was in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ! PRE-BORN, JOHN JUMPED FOR JOY!
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist He jumped because he had the kick ofthe Holy Ghost! PRE-BORN, JOHN JUMPED FOR JOY!
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist THAT’S WHATI WANT!
The Miraculous Journey OfJohn The Baptist I Want To Be In The Presence Of Jesus!