Nuggets

  • John’s uniqueness did not disqualify him from being called and used by God.
  • John’s message centered on salvation for his listeners – and for us.
  • John the Baptist’s message was needed because sin was in the world.
  • In order to be restored to a relationship with God, we have to repent.
  • When we repent of our sins, God will forgive us and restore our relationships to Him.
  • Baptism is a visual statement that we have asked Jesus to be our Savior and God to be our Sovereign Lord.
  • John the Baptist fulfilled prophecy by being the forerunner of the Messiah.
  • John the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of imitating the prophet Elijah.
  • John the Baptist’s purpose was to announce the coming of Jesus.
  • John came down hard on the Pharisees.
  • True disciples produce evidence of their conversion.
  • The Pharisees taught that all they needed for salvation was to be children of Abraham.
  • There will be consequences for those who do not produce evidence of their conversion.