OUR SAVIOUR'S CHAPEL,DELSU,ABRAKA Our Motto: Towards Maturity in Christ (Eph 4.13)

DATE: DECEMBER 17, 2023

TOPIC: JOHN PREPARES THE WAY

DEVOTIONAL READING: John 1:29-42

LESSON SCRIPTURE: Luke 3:2b-6; Luke 3:15-18

INTRODUCTION

Today’s lesson is a narration of how John the Baptist came to prepare the way for the coming of the Messiah. John was born purposely to be a forerunner of Jesus Christ.


THE LESSON EXPLAINED

A. John’s Message of Repentance (Luke 3:2b-6)

When he lived in the wilderness of Jordan, John preached about repentance, forgiveness of sin, baptism and the nearness of the kingdom of God. He was commissioned to prepare the way for the coming Messiah who came for the redemption of His people. His message is also relevant in our contemporary time especially now that wickedness and corruption are on the increase.


DISCUSSION TIME

• How should Christians present the message of the gospel to make it more effective?


B. A Humble Forerunner (Luke 3:15-18)

John’s humility was evident as he did not acclaim he was the Messiah but he turned the people’s attention to Jesus, the Messiah for whom he was the forerunner. He gave a true picture of Jesus’ personality and ministry to the world. He acknowledged Jesus’ ministry as more superior than his such that he claimed he was unqualified to untie His sandals.

DISCUSSION TIME

• John the Baptist did not attract attention to himself like some preachers today. Discuss the secret of his humility and how it can help God’s servant in this generation?


Points to Note from the Lesson

• Identify your area of calling and remain focused.

• Christian should learn to point people to the Saviour.

Memory Verse:

“He went into all the country around Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” Luke 3:3.


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