The Kingdom of the Beloved Son – Jesus and John (Part 2)
The Pattern in John’s Ministry that Models God’s Way to Wholeness
Repentance
– John’s baptism was a call to repentance.
– God has mercy for those who confess sin in repentance.
Denying Self
– John’s mission required his utter selflessness.
– Jesus calls us to empty ourselves of self.
Identity in Christ
– John’s purpose was to point to Christ.
– Christ is our substitute death AND life. To live is Christ.
Unwavering in Truth
– John preached God’s hard-to-hear truth.
– We are called to an anti-man-pleasing stand on truth.
