A BETTER WAY TO HONOUR THE PROPHET

•    shocking violence in France around Islamic prophet’s caricature
•    Christians to declare Jesus’ praises, greatness
•    John the Baptist acutely aware of his relative unworthiness

SINS FORGIVEN THROUGH THE LAMB

•    lambs typically vulnerable, defenceless
•    Jesus completely submitted to and trusted Father’s shepherding
•    lamb instrumental for Jews in deliverance, forgiveness
•    John in book of Revelation describes Lamb’s worth since was slain

SPIRIT-SOAKED

•    baptism a submerging / saturating with Holy Spirit
•    Spirit convicts, counsels, conforms us to Jesus’ likeness

STAY WITH HIM

•    disciples seek to remain with the Master
•    won’t bear fruit unless stay connected to the vine

SPEAK AND SPOTLIGHT HIS SIGNIFICANCE

•    John the Baptist testified to what he heard / saw: Jesus’ uniqueness
•    sharing our personal faith experience an important vehicle to share Christ’s grace

DRAWING OTHERS WITH A SIMPLE WITNESS

•    former cataract patient enthusiastic in rounding up others
•    write a chapter of YOUR ‘gospel’ each day