The Prophet John

I. THE PROPHET JOHN

1. The True Light’s Witness, Jn 1:6-9
2. The Time of John’s Witness
   a. Tiberius in 15th year, Lk 3:1-2
   b. tetrarch arrests John, Lk 3:18-20
3. The Tishbite in Spirit, Mt 3:4-6
   a. 2 Ki 1:8; Lk 1:16-17
   b. Lk 3:15-17 (1 Ki 18:17-40)

II. THE PREPARATION FOR CHRIST

1. The Word Fulfilled
   a. Is 40:3-5
2. The Way Made Straight
   a. flee from the wrath to come, Lk 3:7
   b. fruits unto repentance, Lk 3:8-14
   • faith like Abraham, vv8-9
   • faith’s evidence, vv10-14

III. THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION

1. Preparing for the Lord
2. Proclaiming His Message