Read out loud John 1:19-28 and list anything that grabs your attention or better yet any questions you may have. Then answer mine and/or your own. Read also Matthew 3:1-7.
When questioned by the Jews what was the answer that John gave to the people and why?
Who were the Jews looking at John to be ?
Why did the Jews think , John might be Elijah the prophet of old, since they asked John if he was Elijah? Why would they think to ask him this question?
What was John the baptist’s purpose here on the earth? Why?
Close today’s session with a time of thanksgiving and prayer.
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