JOHN THE BAPTIST

God uses many people in this world to achieve his purposes. One person who used was John the Baptist. Scripture says in Luke 7:28, I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. John the baptist served a unique purpose for the kingdom of God, and we can learn much from him.

John the Baptist had purpose for his life before he was born.

Read: Luke 1:5-24, Luke 1:53-80

Question: What was John the Baptist purpose in his life?

Answer: He was to be a forerunner for Christ telling people about the Messiah who was to come.

2. John the Baptist was bold.

Read: Luke 3:1-20

Question: In what ways was John bold?

Answer: He was bold by calling people to repentance.

3. John was humble

Read: Matthew 3:13-17

Question: In what way did he show humility when interacting with Jesus?

Answer: He knew he was not worthy yet served the Lord faithfully

Family Devotional.

I want you as a family to look deeper into the life of John the Baptist and see how his ministry can impact your family today. Review this weeks study with your kids, and answer the questions. In addition look below and study this with your family throughout the week.

Read: John 3:22-36

Question: How can one be saved?

Answer: By repenting of one’s sins and believing in Christ for salvation ( Read John 3:1-21 for more information )

Memory Verse:

John 3:30 “He must increase, but I must decrease.”

Application question to memory verse: What must increase in our own lives in order that we may serve Jesus? What must decrease in our own lives in order that we may serve Jesus?