🎙 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 Commi ...