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John the Baptist: The right man.

This study is created specifically for men, can be used for personal or group use, and is full of thought-provoking questions.

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)