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John Stood

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Announcement of the Messiah (John 1:15) - John bare witness of Him
Anticipation of the Messiah (John 1:29) - John seeth Jesus
Arrival of the Messiah (John 1:35) - John stood

Behold the Lamb

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"The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." John 1:29

Sight - Behold
Sacrifice - the Lamb
Source - of God
Settlement - which taketh away
Severity - the sin
Society - of the world

Effective Ministry

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The following characteristics can be found in John the Baptist's ministry and serves as a pattern for our preaching.
1. Educate the mind
2. Examine the heart
3. Exercise the conscience
4. Enrich the soul
5. Empower the spirit
6. Exhort the believers
7. Exalt Christ

Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.