TITLE: John Preached Jesus TEXT: Mark 1:1-8 PROPOSITION: John the Baptizer preached Jesus. QUESTION: What? KEY WORD: Messages SCRIPTURE READING: Same John the Baptizer - 1-6

1. The gospel (good news) begins with John preparing the way. (1)

2. Quotes from Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah 40:3 (2-3)

3. John baptized and preached (4)

4. Popular - many went out to be baptized and hear him preach (5)

5. NOT GQ - dress - camel's hair, leather belt; ate - locust and honey (6)

John Preached Jesus - 7-8

1. I am not the one to follow - (See 1 Corinthians 11:1)

2. Humble - I am not worthy to untie his shoes

3. I baptize you with water

4. He comes with power of the Holy Spirit

Jesus has the power of the Holy Spirit (power)

1. John 3:34 - beyond measure

2. Colossians 1:19 - In him all the fullness should dwell

3. John 1:16 - Of his fullness we have all received

4. John 1:14 - Full of grace and truth

5. Colossians 2:9-10 - Fullness of godhead bodily; you are complete in him

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Old Testament