Luke 3:1-20 (Part 1) Introduction I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. (Lk. 7:28) I.John: Prophet of the Most High And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High… (1:76) A.John and OT Prophets 1.Historically Rooted (Is.1:1; Jer. 1:2-3; Hos. 1:1) 2.Challenging the Status Quo 3.Requiring Faith to Heed …the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him. (Luke 7:30) B.John and NT Preachers What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is he of whom it is written, ‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.' (Luke 7:26-27) 1.The Forerunner to Jesus 2.Word and Sacrament II.John: Preacher of Righteousness A.Children of Abraham & Brood of Vipers Conclusion
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Rev. David Reese served as the pastor of the Springs Reformed Church from 2002-2014. He is a graduate (Master of Divinity) of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA.
