1. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Jn 1:6-8; 19-31 Taking Root In Christ

2. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ 1. Jesus is God 2. Jesus Has sent Many Witnesses John the Baptist, “ The beginning of the gospel” How important was the “Fore Runner”? Example for Us! Taking Root In Christ

3. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ 1. Jesus is God 2. Jesus Has sent Many Witnesses John the Baptist, “ The beginning of the gospel” How important was the “Fore Runner”? Example for Us! Taking Root In Christ

4. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ 1. Jesus is God 2. Jesus Has sent Many Witnesses John the Baptist, “ The beginning of the gospel” How important was the “Fore Runner”? Example for Us! Taking Root In Christ

5. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ 1. Jesus is God 2. Jesus Has sent Many Witnesses John the Baptist, “ The beginning of the gospel” How important was the “Fore Runner”? Example for Us! Taking Root In Christ

6. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 1. Messenger sent from God 6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. Taking Root In Christ

7. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 1. Messenger sent from God 6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. Taking Root In Christ

8. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 1. Messenger sent from God 2. Through his witness, All might believe 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. All Result of the first “Fore Runner” Taking Root In Christ

9. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 1. Messenger sent from God 2. Through his witness, All might believe 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. Taking Root In Christ

10. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 1. Messenger sent from God 2. Through his witness, All might believe 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. All: Result of the first “Fore Runner” Taking Root In Christ

11. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 1. Messenger sent from God 2. Through his witness, All might believe What difference are we from John? The Authority of the Bible The work of the Holy Spirit The faithfulness of us; the successive messengers Taking Root In Christ

12. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 1. Messenger sent from God 2. Through his witness, All might believe What difference are we from John? The Authority of the Bible The work of the Holy Spirit The faithfulness of us; the successive messengers Taking Root In Christ

13. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 1. Messenger sent from God 2. Through his witness, All might believe What difference are we from John? The Authority of the Bible The work of the Holy Spirit The faithfulness of us; the successive messengers Taking Root In Christ

14. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 1. Messenger sent from God 2. Through his witness, All might believe What difference are we from John? The Authority of the Bible The work of the Holy Spirit The faithfulness of us; the successive messengers Taking Root In Christ

15. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 3. He never seek his own glory; but always points people to Jesus. 1) Preached Repentance and Forgiveness of Sin Mk 1:5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, Taking Root In Christ

16. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 3. He never seek his own glory; but always points people to Jesus. 1) Preached Repentance and Forgiveness of Sin Mk 1:5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, Taking Root In Christ

17. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 3. He never seek his own glory; but always points people to Jesus. 1) Preached Repentance and Forgiveness of Sin 2) He Suppressed his own Fame 20 “I am not the Messiah.” Taking Root In Christ

18. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 3. He never seek his own glory; but always points people to Jesus. 1) Preached Repentance and Forgiveness of Sin 2) He Suppressed his own Fame Matt. 17:12 17:12 But I tell you, Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, Taking Root In Christ

19. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 3. He never seek his own glory; but always points people to Jesus. 1) Preached Repentance and Forgiveness of Sin 2) He Suppressed his own Fame Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” I am the voice ….. Taking Root In Christ

20. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 3. He never seek his own glory; but always points people to Jesus. 1) Preached Repentance and Forgiveness of Sin 2) He Suppressed his own Fame Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” I am the voice ….. Taking Root In Christ

21. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 3. He never seek his own glory; but always points people to Jesus. 1) Preached Repentance and Forgiveness of Sin 2) He Suppressed his own Fame I am the voice ….. “Look, the Lamb of God,”! Taking Root In Christ

22. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 3. He never seek his own glory; but always points people to Jesus. 1) Preached Repentance and Forgiveness of Sin 2) He Suppressed his own Fame 3) He Showed Us What True Humility is. 3:30 He must become greater; I must become less.” Taking Root In Christ

23. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 3. He never seek his own glory; but always points people to Jesus. 1) Preached Repentance and Forgiveness of Sin 2) He Suppressed his own Fame 3) He Showed Us What True Humility is. 3:30 He must become greater; I must become less.” Taking Root In Christ

24. 2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ Example for Us! 3. He never seek his own glory; but always points people to Jesus. 1) Preached Repentance and Forgiveness of Sin 2) He Suppressed his own Fame 3) He Showed Us What True Humility is. "He must become greater; I must become less."? Can we be a good messenger of God without lots of hard work? Taking Root In Christ