I. John’s Birth

1. John’s Setting

• Malachi 3:1; Malachi 4:5–6; Matthew 11:14; Genesis 25:21; Genesis 30:22; 1 Samuel 1:10-17; Luke 1:44; Luke 6:23; Luke 10:17; Luke 10:20; Luke 19:37; Luke 15:7; Luke 24:52

2. John’s Birth - Anticipation

• Psalm 88:1–2

3. John’s mission (Luke 2:15-17)

• Mark 1:4; Mark 1:8

II. John is a Herald of Christ

• John 5:30-47

III. We are Called to Be Heralds of Christ

• Romans 10:17