Two ways the Spirit of God is making ready a people prepared for Christ’s coming
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Where John fits: Amplifier, advance team, pattern
Two ways the Spirit of God is making ready a people prepared for Christ’s coming
1. The Spirit of God is converting
Converting worship
“turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God” (1:16)
2 Corinthians 3:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, 1 Peter 2:25
Converting Family Affections
“turn the hearts of the fathers to the children” (1:17)
Luke 1:76; Ephesians 6:1-4
Converting lifestyle
“turn the disobedient to the wisdom of the just” (1:17)
Luke 3:7-8; Ephesians 4:1-2
2. The Spirit of God is confirming (Luke 1:57-66)
Confirming promises of mercy
“The Lord had shown great mercy” (1:58)
Confirming promises of grace
“His name is John” (1:63)
Confirming promises of power
“the hand of the Lord is with him” (Luke 1:66)
1. Have you been converted?
2. Are you rejoicing?
Dr. Dan Jarms is teaching pastor and team leader at Faith Bible Church in Spokane Washington, as well as associate dean at The Master's Seminary in Spokane. He has been married for over 30 years to Linda, and has three adult children. He earned his B.A. in English at the Master’s College, B.Ed. at Eastern Washington University, M.Div and D.Min in Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary. His other interests include NCAA basketball, woodworking, and art.
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