-our Exemplar-

Jesus’ cousin, John, called the Baptizer, was an eleventh-hour miracle for the elderly priest Zechariah and his wife, Elizabeth. His unusual name, the prophetic words spoken about him, the lifestyle chosen for him all marked him for a high and holy mission. Like his cousin, John remained out of the public eye for thirty years before being called by God to begin the work of preparing the way for the One God had chosen and calling people to repentance of their sins and to baptism. Additionally, John would be single focused in his ministry and would serve as an exemplar for every successive generation of believers in Jesus.

John 1:6-8,15,19-34, 3:22-36

1. John 1:6-8, 15, 19-23 – Our Exemplar __________________________________

2. John 1: 24-34 – Our Exemplar _________________________________________

3. John 3:22-36 – Our Exemplar __________________________________________