1. John the Baptist
in prison
confused and doubting
yet asks Jesus

2. No one more important than John the Baptist has ever been born.
But the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is more important than he is.

3. Isaiah 35:1-10, page 840
The Lord will set his people free
Like the first crocus in the spring, the desert will bloom with flowers
1) Our need for beauty

5. Say the word, I will be filled
My hands reach out to heaven Where striving is stilled
Say the word, I will be changed Where I am dry and thirsty
Send cool, refreshing rain

6. Everyone will see the glory of the Lord.
They will see the beauty of our God.

7. 2) Our need for courage

8. 3) Our need for healing

9. 4) Our need to be holy

10. The reward
Safety from lions

11. Sorrow and sighing will be gone
The reward
Safety from lions
A homeland
Everlasting joy
Sorrow and sighing will be gone

12. You do not know on what day your Lord will come.
What do we need to do?
Bring our doubts to Jesus like John did
Walk in the way of holiness
knowing only Jesus can make us holy
shunning wickedness and foolishness
being part of the pilgrim people
Be ready for his return
So keep watch.
You do not know on what day your Lord will come.