John Proclaims Truth
- by: Ryan Mayfield
- Jun 21, 2009
- Series: The Book of Luke
I. John Proclaims Truth – Luke 3:15
A. The crowd is filled with expectation.
B. Each person weighs the Truth.
C. They desire Messiah.
- They began – “We have Abraham . . .” Luke 3:8
Self-righteous
- They cried – “What shall we do?” Luke 3:10, 12, 14
Self-hate
- They hoped – “Is he Messiah?” Luke 3:15
Christ centered
II. John Proclaimed the Messiah’s Character – Luke 3:16-18
A. John clarifies his own role.
B. John commends the character of Christ.
- He is Mighty.
- He is Master.
- He is God.
C. John explains the work of Christ.
- A patient Farmer.
- A righteous Judge
- The Sovereign God.
III. John Suffers For Proclaiming Truth – Luke 3:19-20
A. Herod imprisons John –
Matthew 14:3-5, Mark 6:17-21
B. John questions if Jesus is Messiah –
Matthew 11:3-13, Luke 7:18-30
C. Herod beheads John –
Matthew 14:6-12, Mark 6:22-29
- The forerunner now foreshadows.
D. Herod fears John –
Mark 6:14-16, Luke 9:7-9
