2. 6 There was a man sent from
God, whose name was John. 7
He came as a witness, to bear
witness about the light, that all
might believe through him. 8 He
was not the light, but came to
bear witness about the light. 9
The true light, which gives light
to everyone, was coming into
the world.

5.  John is mentioned in the bible prophetically & is called by way of typology
“Elijah”.
 Malachi 3:1; 4:5-6, Matthew 17:10-13, Isaiah 40:1-5
 Jesus considered John the greatest man to ever live.
 Luke 7:24-28
▪ 24 When John's messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did
you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 25 What then did you go out to see? A
man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in
kings' courts. 26 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 27
This is he of whom it is written, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your
way before you.’ 28 I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is
least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”
 John’s family had quite the resume
 Zechariah, John’s father, was a priest of Israel
 Elizabeth, John’s mother, was a daughter of Aaron
 This is basically bible speak for explaining that John the Baptist was twice related to Aaron
 1 of the primary struggles of people in our culture is identity, John had an open
path. He could’ve followed in his father’s footsteps & become a priest.
 Though these things are true, these are not mentioned as things that made John
great.

6.  John the Baptist’s Missiology made him great (see John 1:7-8).
Missiology means the study of the churches mission & mandate in
the world.
 John 1:7-8
▪ 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe
through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.
 Luke 7:27
▪ 27 This is he of whom it is written, “Behold, I send my messenger before your
face, who will prepare your way before you.’
 John was humble. He didn’t rely on a great resume but instead
focused on making “the way” known (see Matthew 3:4-6).
 To whom do I apply missiological principles?
 To everyone – Matthew 28:19-20
 Unbelievers – 2nd Corinthians 5:20-21
 Believers – Ephesians 5:15-21