Lesson 3: John the Baptist: Preparing the Way for Jesus

for the week ended July 19 2008

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” Matthew 3:2

John the Baptist made a huge impact on the world around him. He was no ordinary man – living in the desert with strange clothes and food and with an uncompromising message.

Yet his message is one you don’t generally hear these days. Why?

In this week’s discussion, the following items will catch our attention:

1. What John’s message to the world was – and whether it’s still relevant.
2. The concept that John the Baptist’s calling is similar to ours.
3. Why Jesus lavished great praised on him

Here are the key Bible passages you’ll need:

1. John’s birth and life prophesied: Luke 1:5-25, 57-80
2. John’s ministry: Luke 3:1-22
3. Jesus’ praise of John: Matthew 11:1-19

In the comments box below we’d like you to post any question or issue you’d like explored our discussion.

Click here to go to the first part of our discussion for this week… “Repent!”