John the Baptist
I.Self Denial (Matt. 3:4)
A. Gave up comforts & conveniences
II.Courage (Matt. 3:7)
A. Stood against sin
III.Obedience (Matt. 3:15)
A.Responded to the will of God
IV.Powerful Preacher(Mk. 1:5)
A.Unanimous response
V.Humility (Mk. 1:7)
A.Felt sence of unworthiness
VI.Holiness(Mk. 6:20)
A.Apparent in His demeanor
VII.Burning zeal (John5:35)
A.All consuming passion for souls
VIII. Faith in Christ (John 1:29)
A.Believed in the life and death of Jesus
IX.Fulness of the spirit (Luke 1:15-17)
A.Sanctified from mother's womb
X.Beheaded by Herod (Matt. 14:1,4,13)
John makes the transition from law to grace
"First baptist minister to lose his head through dancing"
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