1. Mark 1:2-8 Pg 1048 Church Bibles

2. Preparing a path for Jesus Forerunner for Christ ↳ one who went ahead & prepared the way prepared the way ↳ one who went ahead & prepared the way prepared the way ↳ Unique & Prophetic man ↳ Provides a pattern for us...

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4. Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” John 1:19

5. He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” John 1:20

6. And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.” John 1:21

7. Then they said to him, “Who are you, that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?” John 1:22

8. He said: “I am ‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Make straight the way of the Lord,” ’ as the prophet Isaiah said.” John 1:23

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10. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 2 Corinthians 5:18

11. that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:19

12. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20

13. Confront Sin Be Biblical Preparing a path for Jesus ↳ Not a voice of condemnation ↳ A voice of truth & forgiveness

14. Then he said to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Luke 3:7

15. Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. Luke 3:8

16. But Herod the tetrarch, being rebuked by him concerning Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, also added this, above all, that he shut John up in prison. Luke 3:19-20

17. ↳ A voice of truth & forgiveness Confront Sin Be Biblical Preparing a path for Jesus ↳ Not a voice of condemnation baptism was a picture of being cleansed from sin baptism was a picture of being cleansed from sin

20. Confront Sin Be Biblical Preparing a path for Jesus ↳ Not a voice of condemnation ↳ A voice of truth & forgiveness baptism was a picture of being cleansed from sin baptism was a picture of being cleansed from sin

21. Confront Sin Be Biblical Preparing a path for Jesus ↳ Not a voice of condemnation ↳ A voice of truth & forgiveness ↳ People listened and responded to John’s call to John’s call ↳ People listened and responded to John’s call to John’s call

22. And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples Acts 19:1

23. And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” Acts 19:3

24. Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” Acts 19:4

25. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 19:5

26. Confront Sin Be Biblical Preparing a path for Jesus ↳ Not a voice of condemnation ↳ A voice of truth & forgiveness ↳ People listened and responded to John’s call to John’s call ↳ People listened and responded to John’s call to John’s call

27. Confront Sin Be Biblical Be Authentic Preparing a path for Jesus ↳ You don’t have to be “like” people to win them people to win them ↳ You don’t have to be “like” people to win them people to win them ↳ Be real

28. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1

29. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2

30. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2

31. Confront Sin Be Biblical Be Authentic Preparing a path for Jesus ↳ You don’t have to be “like” people to win them people to win them ↳ You don’t have to be “like” people to win them people to win them ↳ Be real

33. “Little Country Church” Little country church on the edge of town...People comin' everyday from miles aroundFor meetin's and for Sunday school... They're talkin' 'bout revival and the need for loveThat little church has come aliveWorkin' with each other for the common goodPuttin' all the past aside Long hair, short hair, some coats and tiesPeople finally comin' aroundLookin' past the hair and straight into the eyes

34. Confront Sin Be Biblical Be Authentic Preparing a path for Jesus ↳ You don’t have to be “like” people to win them people to win them ↳ You don’t have to be “like” people to win them people to win them ↳ Be real

35. Confront Sin Be Biblical Be Authentic Exalt Jesus Preparing a path for Jesus

36. He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” John 1:20

37. ...some of John’s disciples...came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified—behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!” John 3:25-26

38. John answered and said, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. John 3:27

39. You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but, ‘I have been sent before Him.’ John 3:28

40. He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. John 3:29

41. He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30

42. He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” John 3:36

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44. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 2 Corinthians 5:18

45. that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:19

46. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20

47. Confront Sin Be Biblical Be Authentic Exalt Jesus Preparing a path for Jesus