John the Baptist: The right man.

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Overview

Sometimes God’s plan seems odd and appears to be a social faux pas. Most everything about Jesus was unusual. His teaching didn’t conform to traditional thought; his methods were radical; his redemption plan unfathomable; his followers primarily the unaccepted; his disciples mostly unpolished; and his courier to announce his arrival was just plain weird. Nonetheless, John the Baptist was God’s man and played a huge role in ushering in the reign of the Messiah. Even his beginnings were unusual, including a foretold birth; a predetermined name; his dad’s holy laryngitis; an elderly mom; and dad’s returning voice—yes, this was an unusual beginning.

Table of Contents

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 3:1–17; 11:2–18; 14:1–12; 28:18–20; Luke 1:5–80; John 3:29–30

LEADER'S GUIDE

    • A Man’s World: Sample Questions

—Have you ever thought that you were a lone wolf and that no one agreed with you? When?

—Why do you think John’s calling was so unmistakable? Did it need to be this way? Explain.

—Consider reading all the gospel accounts of John the Baptist (Matt. 3; 11; 14; Mark 1; 6; Luke 1; 3; 7; John 1; 3). Take time this week to listen to what God is calling you to do. Don’t let your own ego or mouth get in his way.

ARTICLE FROM:
The profile on page 1085 of the Men of Integrity Devotional Bible (Tyndale, 2002)