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John the Baptist Prepares the Way
1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah,[a] the Son of God,[b] 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:

“I will send my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way”[c]—
3 “a voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’”[d]

4 And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I baptize you with[e] water, but he will baptize you with[f] the Holy Spirit.”

Mark 1:1-8

Published on Dec 09, 2020

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Mark 1:1-8

John the Baptist Prepares the Way
1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah,[a] the Son of God,[b] 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:

“I will send my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way”[c]—
3 “a voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’”[d]

4 And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I baptize you with[e] water, but he will baptize you with[f] the Holy Spirit.”
Photo by Aaron Burden

A New Beginning

The beginning of the age, era, time frame



John arrives

Preaching a baptism of repentance – turn around and start moving in the direction of Jesus

Very popular –

Forward thinking –

Humble in spirit

Teaching a baptism in- by-with the Holy Spirit

You will be completely wet, covered, immersed in the Spirit

A promise……..

Are we all wet?





Good News

Gospel - the word gospel

of the good news – the first part of the word means good

good heavenly announcement – brings with it the authority of heaven

good angelic message – word for messenger, angel

gospel explained – 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

- Acts 2:22-24
Photo by Roman Kraft

Identity

Identity of the focus of the gospel

Of Jesus – reference to his humanity

- the person from Nazareth, born in Bethlehem
Christ –

the Messiah

the holy one of Israel

the anointed one – speaks of an office as well as a function

- anointing symbolizes royalty

- puts the God and Man together – speaks of the incarnation and authenticates Jesus the man as also being God

Preparing

the way
Preparation for the Gospel’s arrival………..

Prophetic word – Isaiah 40:3, Malachi 3:1

is written in Isaiah the prophet: it is written – you can count on this being for real…
“I will send my messenger ahead of you,


who will prepare your way”[c]—

Get things ready, build the infrastructure necessary for the gospel to be effective

a voice of one calling in the wilderness,

great staging with the wilderness

symbolic of judgement and defeat in Israel

‘Prepare the way for the Lord,

make straight paths for him.

Obstacles

winding roads,

hills and valleys,

objects blocking the path

Can make a series of questions out of this description to evaluate a person’s openness to the gospel
Photo by bbyrnes59

John Arrives


John arrives

Preaching a baptism of repentance – turn around and start moving in the direction of Jesus

Very popular –

Forward thinking –

Humble in spirit

Teaching a baptism in- by-with the Holy Spirit

You will be completely wet, covered, immersed in the Spirit
Photo by Yannes Kiefer

Are you "ALL"

wet?

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