‘See the prophet who came before the Saviour’ (Luke 3:1-20)

Of the 4 gospels about the life and death and resurrection of Jesus, Luke has his own themes unique to his writing style and presentation of Jesus. And while his gospel does not begin at chapter 3, at the very least Luke 3:1-20 marks a signficant moment in Jesus’ ministry, when John appeared preaching repentance and baptising the people in preapration for the immediate appearing of the One he served. John’s ministry was to be a signpost to Jesus, even though for him, it meant that he would become less!

Message

Outline

• Why Luke’s gospel?
• The story begins at ch.1 not ch.3
• John’s lone voice in a noisy world
• What stands out about John? See….

The mission he prized (v.1-6)

The message he preached (v.7-14)

The Master he praised (v.15-20)

The courage of John
Seen less because we’re closer to heaven!
Who are you pointing to?