Our Sunday Messages

Luke 7: A “Chapter” in Jesus’ Life (4) Luke 7:18-35 John the Baptist Portrait of a Great Life I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Luke 7: 28 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Matthew 11:11 ✓ Jesus’ words as John’ ministry was ending ✓ John and his John’s disciples were not present ✓ Spoken for our benefit How can I enter the kingdom of God/heaven Key Biblical Passages on the Life of John the Baptist ✓ Matthew 3:1-17; Matthew 11:1-15; Matthew 19:23-32 ✓ Luke 1:5-24; 39-45; 57-80; Luke 3:1-21; Luke 7:18-35 ✓ Mark 1:1-11 ✓ John 1:1-34; John 3:22-36 Before John was imprisoned ✓ It was prophesied that John will be great before his birth ✓ John prepared Israel for the Messiah (Christ) ✓ John introduced the Messiah to Israel ✓ John voluntarily exits the stage for the Messiah ✓ Jesus wa