Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Matthew 3:13 & 14 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?”

Matthew 23:11 But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.

Matthew 20:26 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

• What did purification mean to the Jews as opposed to John?

• Why were John’s disciples troubled over the news of Jesus' ministry? 

• What reasons did John give them for not being troubled but rather for being joyful?

• What does it mean to bury our talents?