The Message of John the Baptist: Is it Outdated? Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Often when people want to marginalize me they’ll say to others, “He’s like a John the Baptist”.
I was told by one man “I’m just trying to get people saved; you’re like a John the Baptist”.
That comparison has been used to identify John as an “Old Testament irrelevant Prophet”, but is that what he was?
Should we speak of his message so flippantly, or should we honor him and teach the same thing that he taught unapologetically?
Let me be clear, I’m not equal to John! He should not be dishonored by making me example of his calling, life, work, and worth. Truly, understand the deprecating Complement; however, “I wish that I was equal to such a great man”.
This message is presented to shed some light on his great commission role, and the great uniqueness of this brother. Let’s examine some of it.

Pastor Timothy Merritt, Teacher