400 years of silence were broken by this voice in the wilderness. Let's learn about the message John delivered, the prophecies he fulfilled, the baptism he performed, the leaders he confronted, and the King he prepared the way for.
This has been a rich morning so far. We’ve sung together, celebrated the Lord’s table together, and then soon, we’re going to watch 5 people get baptized. I thought that…
There is nothing we can do to earn this salvation. Jesus earned it for us, freely paying for it all in our place, and God offers it to us as a free gift. All we “do” is let go of our idols and treasured sins, and reach up to receive this gift with empty hands, trusting in Jesus and all that He has done. The Bible calls this response “repentance” and “faith,” and it is a work of God in our hearts. Because Jesus is king, and because He sends His Holy Spirit to fill and empower His people, trusting in Him will always result in a transformed life.