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John 1:19-51
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“A Burning and Shining Light…”
Introduction: He was a young boy born and raised in a rural town.
His parents had been involved in ministry all their lives.
They both died when the child was fairly young.
The boy separated himself from the world of his parents—took on the life of a hermit.
He never held a job.
He lived off of the land—ate what God’s creation provided—lived out in the elements.
This he did most of his life.
He never cut his hair, he never shaved his beard, he dressed in the crudest of clothing (having complete disregard for culture).
He never married and he had no friends.
Finally he began to come into contact with society.
But, this was short-lived.
He was arrested by the government and imprisoned as a political subversive—shortly thereafter he was executed.
Most of us, if this were our son, would consider his life wasted, not at all well spent.
We’d be concerned about the hermit life-style.
We’d be distressed about the anti-social behavior and appearance.
I wonder what God would think of this person?
We don’t have to wonder—Christ told us His evaluation (Luke 7:28), *“Among those born of women, there is no one greater than John.”
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One of the most intriguing personalities to grace the pages of Scripture—John the Baptist.
John 1: 19-51
19-24 The man Who he was
25-28 The ministry What he did
29-37 The message What he said
*I.
Man (Jn.
1:19-24)*
He was born into a godly home.
They were “righteous before God.”
Their daily walk reflected a deep commitment, yet, there was an ongoing sorrow in their home (Zach’s song).
No pitter-patter of little feet greeted Zach upon returning from his priestly service.
Elizabeth was barren.
“Disgrace of men” (frown of God) was upon her.
God used this sorrow to shape their lives so it created a deeper hunger for God.
Zacharias was one of 20,000 priests in Judea at the time.
Twice a year he’d make his way to Jerusalem for 8 days (2 Sabbaths and 6 days).
One of the most sacred duties of the priest was to offer incense.
So honored was it that it was fixed by lot; no priest was allowed to perform this sacred duty twice.
Only once in a life time.
Zacharias stands above in the Holy Place while the smoke of the sacrifices filled the room.
His assistant had withdrawn.
The multitude was outside praying and waiting for Zacharias to return and share the benediction.
Luke 1:10-23 (read)
John was taught by his father and mother the faith of Israel.
He was shaped by his Nazarite vow.
(Nazar – people of the vow.)
Illustration: “Why do I wear my hair so long mother?”
You must never cut it, you are a Nazarite.
You are separated unto God.
“When we die, if in those last seconds we call out for help, do not touch our dead bodies.
You are a Nazarite; You are set apart unto God.
Nothing must steal God’s power from your life.”
The effect of this was excellent.
He knew direction and purpose.
Luke 1:80 “And the child continued to grow, and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel.”
!! “Strong in spirit”
- suffer injustice – quietly
- strong passion – chaste
- This earth held no chains on his soul.
Matthew 3:4 says he wore a leather undergarment and camel skin covering
He ate locusts: remove wings and legs—broiled and eaten.
His life became a stinging rebuke to a self-indulgent, fickle, sinful, selfishly blinded world.
He was the spiritual antithesis of all that this world was.
Illustration: Luke 7:22-28
John (imprisoned) asked: “Are you the expected one, or do we look for someone else?
After the disciples left, he’s not fickle, not a weathervane.
Christ did not evaluate on the passing emotion but the abiding tenor of his life.
Christ speaks of his greatness and then gives a reservation.
(v.28)
John proclaimed a state of blessedness of which he himself was not able to partake.
He proclaimed that Christ would baptize with the Holy Spirit—making us one with Christ.
John was strong in spirit, rugged, could commune with God—yet in our Lord’s own perfect manhood there was a balance of quality.
He could also love, cry, play with children and bring holiness into society.
(Turn to John 1:19-25) Members of Sanhedrin (priests, Levites and Pharisees)
Verse 19: “Who are you” (silence)
I am not the Christ - Luke 3:15 (the people hoped he was)
Verse 21: “What then, are you Elijah?’
Mal. 4:5 – he was not literally Elijah
Verse 21: Are you the prophet?
Deut. 18:15 – A prophet like Moses - /Their mission was in trouble/
Verse 22: What do you say?
Verse 23: (answer) I am a voice
Illustration: Announcing King’s coming
Illustration: President’s state of the union address announced “ladies and gentlemen, the President of the U.S.”
We seek to be famous and are nobody.
Seek to be nobody for Christ’s sake—famous for eternity.
John is a classic example of this.
John knew his place.
He was not the light; He bore witness to the light (the One that could light all men).
He could not say “Come unto me…rest!”
Verse 25: Why are you baptizing?
(answer 26 & 27) I am sent to baptize…to prepare for one coming.
*II.
Ministry (Jn.
1:25-28)*
Who he was and what he said made its impact on society.
From everywhere they began to come to this prophet.
His words pierced their inner being.
He saw right through them.
It was his task to bind these people to a new life of obedience—symbolized by immersion in water.
They’d confess their sin and (the baptism symbolized cleansing).
John the Baptist—A burning Light
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