1. “Awaiting Christ’s Arrival Through John the Witness” December 14, 2014

2. Glimpses of the Christ Child Through John the Witness 1)The angel Gabriel announced the birth of both John and Jesus before they were born.

3. Glimpses of the Christ Child Through John the Witness 2) God gave the names of both John and Jesus before they were born.

4. Glimpses of the Christ Child Through John the Witness 3) The life mission of both John and Jesus was also foretold before they were born.

5. Glimpses of the Christ Child Through John the Witness 4) The births of John and Jesus were both physically impossible – both were supernatural.

6. Gospel Impacting Differences the baptism of Jesus marked the end of John’s ministry. 1)The baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of Jesus’ ministry; the baptism of Jesus marked the end of John’s ministry. Jesus is the light of the world. 2)John was a witness to the light of the world; Jesus is the light of the world.

7. Gospel Impacting Differences Jesus was executed for being the light of the world. 3) John was executed for being a witness to the light of the world; Jesus was executed for being the light of the world. Jesus is the Word. 4)John was the voice; Jesus is the Word. Jesus is to increase. 5)John was to decrease; Jesus is to increase.

8. “Awaiting Christ’s Arrival Through John the Witness” December 14, 2014