John The Baptist: The Everyday Hero

John the Baptist – The Everyday Hero

Heroic Attribute #1 – Humility

Key Verse: John 3:30

• John was prophesied about centuries before. (Isaiah 40:3)
• John lived a simple life. (Matthew 3:4)
• He had a large following, but pointed people to Jesus.
• Humility brings blessing. (James 4:10)
• “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” – C.S. Lewis

Heroic Attribute #2 – Boldness

Key Verse: Ephesians 4:15

• Be bold in preaching the gospel and be bold in standing against unrighteousness.
• John spoke the message of repentance. (Luke 3:7-19)
• Repentance is not just saying “sorry,” it is a complete change in direction.
• Boldness must be paired with love. (Ephesians 4:15)
• John stood up against King Herod about the unrighteousness that he witnessed. (Mark 6:16-29)
• Don’t just complain about the culture, stand up and speak up.

Heroic Attribute #3 – Inquiry

Key Verse: Luke 7:18-22

• Even John the Baptist had doubts at the end of his life.
• Doubt isn’t bad; asking the wrong questions is.
• When you are facing doubt, go to God and look for the evidence
• We need to take control of our thoughts. (2 Cor. 10:5)

Life Application

• Be Humble, Be Bold, Be Inquisitive