Message Notes

Focus: The Ministry of the Lord Jesus in Prophecy
1. A Message of Comfort          Isaiah 40:1-2

a. The word “comfort” was mentioned 3 times in two verses

b. Historical significance

i. War fare ended

ii. Iniquity pardoned

iii. Discipline was only “double” (It could have been 7 times;          Leviticus 26:14‐45)

2. A Special Messenger

a. He will prepare the way of the Lord          Isaiah 40:3‐4

b, He will reveal the glory of the Lord          Isaiah 40:5

3. Appreciation of the Ministry of John the Baptizer

a. John as a witness of Jesus          John 1

i. Honoring Jesus

ii. Presenting Jesus as the Lamb of God

b. Ministry of John in the wilderness          Matthew 3;Luke 3

i. Highly successful

ii. Thousands flocked to hear him

iii. Baptism of repentance

c. Commendation by the Lord Jesus Christ          Matthew11:1-15

i. Public commendation of John

ii. Encouragement to the disciples of John

d. Death of John the Baptizer          Matthew14:1‐12

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE

Comfort, yes, comfort My people, says your God.
Isaiah 40:1