The Truth Revealed

 N.T. #490 "The Truth Revealed"

Feb. 19, 2025 

Luke 3-Part 2

LET IT GLOW 

Repentance is validated by how we relate to others. The whole law is fulfilled as we love our neighbor as yourself. (Tony Evans)

We got a glimpse of John and his teachings. the people and men were sitting down and discussing, mulling it over, in their hearts whether John was the Christ or not. (verse 15) He had a different message than the religious leaders; he had a different appearance and a different way. John was not the Messiah, but His forerunner. He knew his place and purpose.

John the Baptist set the record straight when he explained to the people: 

I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worth to unloose: He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire. (verse 16)

John made it clear that he was not the Messiah. In fact, John felt he didn't even qualify to unfasten the King's sandals. In fact, John's water baptism was inferior to that of the Holy Spirit and fire. That is humility. 

In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit came on the crowd and each heard the Gospel in their own language on the day of Pentecost. As a result of  Peter's preaching 3,000 being saved. And the church began.

Friend, are you saved from the penalty of sin? Jesus has provided the way. Simply ask Him to forgive your sins and be your Savior. 

LET IT GROW 

One day Jesus will separate the unbelievers from the believers in Him like separating the wheat from the chaff. (verse 17)

John preached other things unto the people. (verse 18) It is obvious that God had revealed many spiritual things to John. Life wasn't easy for John, yet he preached the truth. We will see tomorrow how it cost him his life.

How serious are we about following Jesus? 

LET IT GO

Help us share the Truth of the Word with others.