The Testimony of John the Baptist
Father, In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray today, opening our hearts to receive Your Word and we declare Your Word find fertile ground in our hearts. Its fruits shall bring You glory as it feeds the hungry, clothes the poor, and heals the sick. Let Your Grace and Your Glory abound in Jesus name, Amen! John Chapter 1 ...Continued The Testimony of John the Baptist 19 This was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Temple assistants from Jerusalem to ask John, “Who are you?” 20 He came right out and said, “I am not the Messiah.” 21 “Well then, who are you?” they asked. “Are you Elijah?” “No,” he replied. “Are you the Prophet we are expecting?” “No.” 22 “Then who are you? We need an answer for those who sent us. What do you have to say about yourself?” 23 John replied in the words of the prophet Isaiah: “I am a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Clear the way for the LORD’s coming!’” 24 Then the Pharisees who had been sent 25 asked him, “If you aren’t the Messiah or...