MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
ADVENT: 5
John the Baptist
Matthew 3:2
“Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”
John the Baptist was born just a few months before Jesus was! It was part of God’s plan that He would send someone ahead of Jesus to prepare the people with the message of God. When John was grown up he called ALL the people to turn away from their sins and he told everyone that Jesus would take away the sins of all mankind, not just the Jews.
heaven breaks through
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Matthew 3
Mark 1:1-7
Luke 1:76, 3:1-6
John 1:19-24
Videos
4:03 John the Baptist — A story about who he is, and the significance of him being born right before Jesus was.
4:16 Focus on the Family discusses John the Baptist John says of Jesus: “Behold, the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the WORLD.” John 1:29
2:34 “Go Tell It On the Mountain” Anthem Lights
4:00 “He Will” Ellie Holcomb
Historical Artwork: John the Baptist
“John the Baptist” 1515 AD By Leonardo D’Vinci Located in: The Louvre in Paris, France
Questions
What did John the Baptist do?
What did John the Baptist want the people to do before he baptized them?
How many days until Jesus’s Birthday?
Prayer
Our Father in Heaven,
We praise you for watching over us. We thank you for being with us in all circumstances.
Help us to remember to hold on to you throughout our day
AMEN