'John Baptist's Ministry.'
Luke 3:3.
a) John went to the region all around the Jordan, it means he went from place to place, even the desert.
b) John preached a Baptism of repentance.
c) For the remission of sins.
(This QT reveals to me something of John Baptist's Ministry)
PRAYER: For the Ministry of preaching in our Churches.
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'Jesus' Ministry.'
Matthew 8:17.
a) Jesus fulfilled the Prophecies about Him in the Old Testament.
b) Specifically the Prophecy of Isaiah here. (Isaiah 53:4.)
c) Jesus Himself took our infirmities
d) And bare our sicknesses.
(Through this Second one we find some of Jesus' Ministry)
PRAYER: Pray for Jesus' Ministry to be restored to His Church.
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Chris.
Surely the Ministry of John the Baptist can be a good example, model and challenge to pioneer ministry and Church - planting ministry. Not his clothes or diet, but his enthusiasm, commitment and message. All over the World today there is a need for "John the Baptist Ministry". This is all a part of the Great Commission ... "Go, and make Disciples".
