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🎙 Podcast Episode: The Ministry of John the Baptist

Text: Matthew 11:12–16; Matthew 3

“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” – William Shakespeare

🔑 Main Idea:

John the Baptist was marked by a divine promise, a prophetic voice, and a powerful mission.

1. An Amazing Promise

📖 Luke 1:15a – “He shall be great in the sight of the Lord.” God called John to greatness—His kind of greatness.

2. An Astonishing Pattern

📖 John 1:23 – “I am the voice...” John embraced his prophetic identity—pointing others to Christ.

3. An Advancing Program

📖 Matthew 28:19–20 John’s ministry of baptism paved the way for Christ’s Great Commission.

🗣 Three Ministry Marks

I. Outreach – Matthew 3:1–3

• Repentance
• Return
• Regional Impact

II. Out Cry

• Active
• Bold
• Targeted

III. Output – Matthew 3:7–10

• Rebuke of Hypocrisy
• Call to Fruitful Repentance
• Warning of Judgment

🎯 Final Thought: John's biggest heart desires was to please Christ

Church Website: https://www.ashlandstreetbaptist.com/

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