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Introduction
We all know somebody who’s a Straight Shooter , a person who will tell you like it is.
(Not always a good thing) In our text this morning we are introduced to John the Baptizer, a person who tells it like it is!
Illustration - Elderly woman who’s called to be a witness in a criminal trial.
“Mrs.
Wilson, do you know who I am?”
Defense attorney - dishonest, money hungry, arrogant
Prosecuting attorney - Lazy, bigoted, worst law practice
Judge
Introduction to John the Baptizer
John’s background - Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth.
Zechariah was a priest.
John was born into the aristocracy of Jewish society.
Rather than live a more comfortable lifestyle, John secluded himself in preparation for God’s call upon his life.
John’s preparation years
John’s ministry - Sent to call all people to repentance of sins.
To bring the hearts of God’s people back to Him.
When the heart is right the feet will follow!
Elderly woman who’s called to be a witness in a criminal trial
Luke 1:
John’s original reluctance to baptize Jesus was based on the fact that he knew He was a Godly person and did not need to repent as the Jews did.
John knew Jesus as his relative but not as the Christ.
Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth.
Zechariah was a priest.
John was born into the aristocracy of Jewish society
After introducing us to Jesus (Word, God, Life, Believe, Glory, Grace & Truth), John the disciple (Author of John) begins to build his case proving that Jesus is the Christ (Messiah).
John takes the stand and this is his testimony over the coarse of his three day trial.
Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth.
Zechariah was a priest.
John was born into the aristocracy of Jewish society
1st Testimony - He is Here
John the Baptizer comes in like a lightening bolt (Elijah) telling people to repent because the Messiah is coming.
He wore animal skins with a leather belt and ate locusts and wild honey.
“the Jewish leaders” or “the Jews” appears nearly 70 x’s in this Gospel.
Sometimes favorably, but more often it is an expression of hostility.
The Sanhedrin and the Levites were responsible for guarding proper Temple worship.
Elijah
The Prophet (Moses’ promise)
Deuteronomy 18:1
Notice John’s bold answers - “I am not the Messiah”, “I am not” and “no”.
Then imagine the shock when he quotes Isaiah ...
Listen to all of Isaiah’s prophecy which is the context for John’s answer ...
Notice John’s Humility & Willingness to do God’s Will
Vs. 26-27 shows John’s humility recognizing that he was not worthy to even untie the straps of Jesus’ sandals.
(A slaves job)
2nd Testimony - Look to Him
John 1:2
“Look, the Lamb of God!”
The Jews understood the Lamb sacrifice.
Every morning and evening a Lamb was slain.
A lamb in the OT was used for sacrifices particularly the Passover - to make atonement, or “covering” for sin.
The first Biblical mention of the lamb appears in when Abraham went to the altar to offer his son Isaac
talks about the Lamb as a guilt offering
John comes back to it in Revelation as a triumphal title for the conquering Lord.
Tenney says, “It combines in one descriptive term the concepts of innocence, voluntary sacrifice, substitutionary atonement, effective obedience, and redemptive power like that of the Passover Lamb.”
John acknowledges that Jesus was born to die.
Have you seen Jesus in the same light that John the Baptizer did?
Look to Him!
Have you seen Jesus in the same light that John the Baptizer did?
Look to Him!
3rd Testimony - Follow Him
John 1:35-
John’s Gospel does not say much about the calling of Jesus’ disciples, but the remainder of Chapter 1 introduces several of them.
In two weeks we will look in more detail with a message entitled “The Five Who Followed”
As Jesus launched his own public ministry, many of John’s followers began to follow Him.
This brought joy to John because the purpose of what God called him to do was being fulfilled.
Conclusion
Some time after this, John was imprisoned by Herod Antipas (Later beheaded).
It was at this time John began to become concerned about Jesus’ ministry and began to question as to why he had not established his earthly kingdom.
(Side note: All of us have been at the place where we question God’s plan and timing)
Matthew
Matthew 11:1-
Jesus then told the crowds that John was the greatest of God’s prophets.
John fulfilled Malachi’s prediction (4:5) that another Elijah would come just before the Messiah ().
John the bold yet humble messenger never got tired of turning people to Jesus!
Though the NT does not tell us, John was probably satisfied with Jesus’ answer.
John might not know Gods’ plans, but he could recognize God’s loving hand.
Today I invited you to respond to Jesus.
He is Here so Look to Him and Follow Him!
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