The Identity (Deity) of Jesus_Introduction John chapter 1-21In the Old Testament The tabernacle and temple became the focal points for the presence of God among His people.A central place people gathered to seek the mind and the will of the Lord.In the New Testament where there had been 400 years of silence. John the Baptist would be the witness for the world and voiced to all the world that God dwelt on earth in Jesus.This event was so significant that it took four individuals to write the story of Christ: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John.The Holy Spirit directed these writings Like a string quartet.John starts with the beginning.Although this book was written by John, he is never introduced as the author in the text.He is called the disciple whom Jesus loved.John stood at the cross and watched his Savior's death.John was the first apostle at Jesus' tomb and the first to believe Jesus was resurrected.Jesus entrusted John to take care of Mary His Mother (Natural). Jesus Chose His 12 disciples and our story begins as lives can change if they are willing to hang out with Jesus long enough.Jesus called John the Baptist the greatest man who ever lived.Because his father was a priest, he should have followed in his father's footsteps and become a priest.He probably took a Nazarite vow his whole life.He grew his hair long.He did not partake or touch any fruits of the vine like grapes.He did not touch a dead body or anything else that would defile him.He was separated for God's purpose.John compared the old covenant with the new covenant of God's grace through Jesus.We have a message, and the message is Jesus.
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Coming from Arab, Alabama, and growing up in Tampa, Fla. I moved with my family to Georgia in 1969. I was saved by God’s marvelous Grace in September 1972 at Blue Springs Baptist Church located down the road from North Cobb High School in Acworth, Ga. Called to preach at 16...
