Speculations About Jesus

I. Speculations About the Identity of Jesus
A. John the Baptist (Raised From the Dead)
B. Elijah
C. The Prophet (like Moses)

II. Conclusion of the Ministry of John the Baptist
A. His Incarceration
B. His Execution
i. Herod's Pleasure
ii. Herod's Predicament
iii. Herod's Pride

Application

1. We learn how powerful and searching the human conscious is
2. As we share the gospel, we may not always see the results
3. We can know a lot of truth and still be headed to hell
4. The kind of ministry God has called us to
5. People who hate to be reproved hold on to wickedness
6. How little reward one often receives in this life

(The points of application were gleaned from J.C. Ryle's "Expository Thoughts.")