Hot Springs Baptist Church
Rev. TAD MOORE, YOUNG ADULT PASTOR
Luke 3:1-20 CSB
Big Idea: John’s purpose was to prepare a lost world to hear and accept the life-changing Gospel of Jesus.
I. A man named John. (3:1-6)
A. Luke grounds John in history.
B. God’s Word came to John.
C. John had a specific purpose.
II. John has something to say. (3:7-14)
A. John: the kind-hearted and tactful communicator.
B. John! What should we do!?
III. I am not who you think I am. (3:15-20)
A. Is John the one?
B. I’m not even close. He’s on another level.
C. Jesus is the true Messiah.
IV. The consequences of faithfulness to God.(3:18-20)
A. John continues preaching the good news.
B. John is imprisoned.
Fallen Condition Focus (FCF) What is the sin in the passage?: All of us are sinners who need to repent or experience the wrath of God.
Christ Focused Connection (CFC) How Jesus fits in: While John prepared the way; Christ is the true Messiah who baptizes by Spirit and fire.
Sources:
Bock, Darrell L. ECNT: Luke 1:1-9:50
Bock, Darrell L. NIV Application Commentary: Luke
Edwards, James. Pillar: The Gospel According to Luke
Green, Joel B. NICNT: The Gospel of Luke
Morris, Leon. TNTC: Luke
Stein, Robert H. NAC: Luke