The Herald’s Call
Luke 3:1-20
Purpose: That people would have ears to hear the message of repentance and forgiveness of sin, in preparation for the redemption found in Jesus.
- The Setting for John’s Ministry (Luke 3:1-3)
- The Prophetic Basis for John’s Ministry (Luke 3:4-6)
- The Execution of John’s Ministry (Luke 3:7-14)
- The Response to John’s Ministry (Luke 3:15-20)
John the Baptist’s ministry was centered on preparing the way for King Jesus, by preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, and teaching on the outworking of this redemption in the life of the believer. This gospel ministry was accepted by those with ears to hear it, and despised by those whose hearts were hardened against it.
God-Empowered Change
Ephesians 4:20-24
Purpose: “As Christians, we resolve to be more like Christ every day, laying aside the old self and putting on the new, which is created in God’s likeness!”
- Learn Jesus, The Source of Truth (Eph. 4:20-21)
- Lay Aside the Old Self (Eph. 4:22)
- Put On the New Self (Eph. 4:23-24)