For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake. Philippians 1:29. John the Baptist had been first in heralding Christ’s kingdom, and he was also
What Made Him Great?
Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Matthew 11:11. What was
I Must Decrease
That is why my happiness is now complete. He must grow greater and greater and I less and less. John 3:29, 30, Phillips. In every stage of this earth’s history God has had His agencies to carry forward His work….
A Living Sacrifice
With eyes wide open to the mercies of God, I beg you, my brothers, as an act of intelligent worship, to give him your bodies, as a living sacrifice, consecrated to him and acceptable by him. Romans 12:1, Phillips. The
A Straight Message
Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel. Amos 4:12, last part. John the Baptist in his desert life was taught of God. He studied the revelations of God in nature. Under the guiding of the divine Spirit, he studied the
In the Spirit of Elijah
He will go out before God in the spirit and power of Elijah—to reconcile fathers and children, and bring back the disobedient to the wisdom of good men—and he will make a people fully ready for their Lord. Luke 1:17,
Separate Ways
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life. John 3:36. Jacob and Esau met at the deathbed of their father. Once the elder brother had looked forward to