Taking the Baton

Follow Along with the Message

The Life of Jesus Christ: Taking the Baton

John is Arrested (Matthew 14:1-4; Luke 3:1-20)

1. John was very   in his opposition to the marriage of Herod and Herodias.
2. We, too, need to stand for God’s truth and be willing to pay the   in:
   • Social issues
   • Following God as He leads us individually, as well as corporately

Into Galilee (John 4:1; Matthew 4:12)

1. Jesus withdrew to   when John was arrested.
2. He withdrew to decrease the attention that He drew from the Pharisees.
3. Difficulties are   for ministry. 

Believe the Gospel (Mark 1:14, 15; Matthew 3:1-3)

1. John’s message: Repent for the kingdom of God is  .
2. Jesus’ message: Repent because the Kingdom of God is  .
3. To repent is to have   for your sinful condition, choose to turn away from it, and turn to Jesus.

Conclusion

1. Paul equates the Christian life to a  .
2. We are to run the race of faith and life.
   •   God every step of the way.
   • Jesus handed each of us the   at the Great Commission.
   • We want to be sure that we don’t our miss window of opportunity.