Courage (3/6/22)

Prepare the Way Courage Matthew 11:11

 

“I tell you the truth, of all who have ever lived,
none is greater than John the Baptist...”

Today’s Question:

Why did Jesus say that John was the greatest (aka THE G.O.A.T)?

Courage – Strength in the ________ of pain or grief.

 

Today’s Purpose:

Three things about John’s life filled HIM with courage and can also fill US with courage.

 

1. John valued _____________ over ________________.

Mark 6:17-18, Luke 7:17-20

 

To be courageous like John, we have to stop asking “How do I _____________?” and start asking “What do I _______________?”.

 

2. John knew Jesus and His __________________.

Luke 1:41, John 1:29

 

3. John knew himself and his _________________.

John 1:19-23

 

John’s Purpose: ________________ the Way

 

Final Thought: The Lion of Judah is coming, and it’s going to take courage if you and I are going to Prepare the Way.