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Lesson:

Live truthfully and point others to Jesus

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• Character Profiles

  • John the Baptist

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    John the Baptist

    

    John the Baptist, the last of the Old Testament prophets, baptized Jesus and witnessed the Holy Spirit. John preached and baptized in the Jordan River until his incarceration and ultimate death at the hands of Herodias and King Herod.

    • Bible References

      • Luke 1:17
      • Luke 1:17
      • Luke 1:41
      • Luke 1:76
      • Luke 7:28
      • Malachi 3:1
      • Malachi 4:5
      • Malachi 4:6
      • Matthew 3:14
      • Matthew 3:15

  • Herod Antipas

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    Herod Antipas

    

    John challenged Herod, King of Judea, to repent of the sin he committed by marrying his brother’s wife, Herodias. In response, Herod Antipas had John the Baptist arrested and put in prison.

    • Bible References

      • Mark 6:26
      • Matthew 3:1
      • Mark 6:24

  • Herodias

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    Herodias

    

    John the Baptist publicly humiliated Herodias, wife of King Herod. She convinced King Herod to have him arrested. Later, she used her daughter to trick the King into executing John the Baptist.

    • Bible References

      • Mark 6:24
      • Mark 6:17
      • Mark 6:20

  • Salome

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    Salome

    

    Salome, daughter of Herodias, danced for Herod's guest at his birthday banquet. This performance persuaded him to promise her anything she wanted, so she asked for the head of John the Baptist.

    • Bible References

      • Mark 6:25
      • Matthew 14:8
      • Mark 6:25

• Adventure Guide

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    Gizmo's Bible Adventures - Your New Journey with God

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    John the Baptist - Family Discussion Guide

• Videos

  John Prepares the Way

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    John Prepares the Way

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    John Baptizes Jesus

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    Brood of Vipers

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    Herod Agrees to Arrest John the Baptist

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    John Confronts Herod

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    He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

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    Are You the Messiah?

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    The Least Person in the Kingdom

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    John the Baptist - The Salvation Poem

• Q & A

  • What if, like John, you don’t understand God’s advice?

    The Bible says, "Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do" (Ephesians 6:1). It also says, "Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success" (Proverbs 15:22). Any time you need to make a big decision in life, it is important to talk to your parents and some wise Christian leaders like your youth pastor or Sunday School teacher. They will often help you to understand why God is leading you in a particular direction.
    
    
    Discover God's love and plan for you

    • Ephesians 6:1
    • Proverbs 15:22

  • What can we learn from John about knowing the truth?

    Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). And Jesus said He would send the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth (John 16:13). We find the truth in the Bible, which is God's Word. The Holy Spirit helps us to understand the truth, and He gives us the power to live truthfully.
    
    
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    • John 14:6
    • John 16:13

  • What can we learn from John about pride and humility?

    The Bible teaches us, “Don't think you are better than you really are” (Romans 12:3). Jesus said, “…those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted” (Luke 14:11). The Scripture says, “Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). It also says, “[H]umble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor” (1 Peter 5:6), and, “Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom” (Proverbs 11:2).
    
    
    Discover God's love and plan for you

    • Romans 12:3
    • Luke 14:11
    • Proverbs 16:18

  • What are the two greatest commandments?

    Jesus taught that the greatest commandment is, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’" (Matthew 22:37-39). Someone once said that, by following these commandments, we will have true J.O.Y. in our lives, which is an acronym for Jesus, Others, then Yourself.
    
    
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    • Matthew 22:37-39

  • How does someone receive the power of the Holy Spirit?

    Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and be your Lord and Savior. Then, invite the Holy Spirit to come and fill you with God's love and power.
    
    
    Ask Jesus to forgive you and be your Lord and Savior

    • Acts 2:38
    • Galatians 3:5
    • Luke 11:13
    • John 14:15-17
    • Acts 1:8
    • Acts 4:31
    • Galatians 5:22-23
    • Matthew 6:12
    • Ephesians 3:14-18