10 Preparing People for Jesus

Luke 3:1-18; Matthew 3:1-10; Mark 1:1-8, TBC Book Two, Chapter 10
By the time Jesus was 30 years old, his cousin John had become well-known throughout all Palestine. Those who lived in the remote areas near the desert were the first to discover him, for he traveled throughout the countryside near the Jordan River.

John drew large crowds, and the Roman officials kept a close eye on him. For 15 years now, Tiberias Caesar reigned as Emperor. Like his father, Augustus Caesar, he appointed rulers who would keep peace in regions that might rebel, places like Palestine.

Tiberius chose Pontius Pilate to govern Palestine’s major province, the land of Judea. Pilate despised the Jews, and they knew it. If only their Messiah would come. . . .

Shortly after Pilate began his rule, John began the task God had given him. John was a prophet—he had a message from God, given to him in the desert. Now he must give that message to God’s people. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 10, for the rest of the story.)​

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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Every life-changing spiritual journey calls for a U-turn.
     A promise to cling to: “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret. . . .” 2 Corinthians 7:10 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Change My Heart, O God   Maranatha Music     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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