Luke 7:18-35
Good morning, RTB’ers!
John the Baptist, again. An item concerning John the Baptist… In a sermon not long ago (correct me if I’m wrong) I recall that Ben referred to John the Baptist as “John the Baptizer”. And Ben’s different title for John is not the first time that I’ve heard John the Baptist referred to as “the Baptizer”. So, what’s your take on this change? Is this a denominational thing, other Christian denominations not wanting to give the Baptists an edge in their ministry? It’s true that the Baptists have a major concern with baptisms, as a personal witness of a new believer’s commitment to Jesus. So, John was baptizing, the Baptists are baptizing, so appropriately, John the Baptist? (I’m playing a bit here. 😊)
Jesus asking the people, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see?” (v. 24b) “What then did you go out to see?” (v. 25a) “What then did you go out to see?” (v. 26a) Jesus then answered, “A reed shaken by the wind… A man dressed in soft clothing…” (vv. 24b, 25b)
Jesus asking us, “What did you come to St. Andrew’s to see? Music that fits your style…? What then did you come to St. Andrew’s to see? A dynamic, eloquent preacher…? What then did you come to St. Andrew’s to see? Coffee hour and fellowship with your friends…?” What did we come to St. Andrew’s to see? Why St. Andrew’s?
Blessings!