John prepared the way for the coming of Jesus the Messiah by… 1) Calling on people to truly repent 2) Pointing people to Christ Digging Deeper: What did John's location, clothing, and diet point to? How did John prepare people for Jesus' ministry? What is repentance? Why does John emphasize bearing fruit with repentance? Why was John baptizing people? What was new about his baptism? What is the kingdom of heaven (God)? How is it present already? What role should repentance have in the life of a Christian? Other passages to consider: 1 Kings 17:3-7; 2 Kings 1:7-8; Isa 4:4; 10:33-34; 30:27-28; 32:25; 40:1-11; Ezek 36:26-27; Joel 3:1-2; Zech 13:4,9; Hos 2:14-15; Mal 3:2-4; 4:5-6; Matt 11:14; 17:17:11-13; John 8:39-44; Rom 4:11-18; 9:6-8
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Jathan Newton was born and raised in Indianapolis. God saved Jathan at a young age through the preaching of the gospel and instruction of his parents. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering at Purdue University where he met and married Melissa. During Jathan’s college years,...