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

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2. The Fore Runner of Jesus Christ

Jn 1:6-8; 19-31

Taking Root In Christ

Jn 1:6-8; 19-31

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!

2. The Fore Runner of Jesus ChristExample for Us!

1. Messenger sent from God6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John.

1. Messenger sent from God 2. Through his witness, All might believe7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.

All Result of the first “Fore Runner”

All: Result of the first “Fore Runner”

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

2. The Fore Runner of Jesus ChristExample 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,

2. The Fore Runner of Jesus ChristExample 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.”

2. The Fore Runner of Jesus ChristExample 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

But I tell you, Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him,

2. The Fore Runner of Jesus ChristExample 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 …..

2. The Fore Runner of Jesus ChristExample 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.”

2. The Fore Runner of Jesus ChristExample 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

“Look, the Lamb of God,”!

3) He Showed Us What True Humility is.

3:30 He must become greater; I must become less.”

"He must become greater; I must become less."?

Can we be a good messenger of God without lots of hard work?

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

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