1. It was religious, not civic or military 2. It was regal and creational 3. It was realistic for NT baptism & ordination 4. It was righteous, receiving immediate divine approval

1. Israel's then leaders radically corrupt 2. Messianic kingdom program -- radically reformative 3. Contrast between John/Jesus was radical and glorified Jesus 4. Jehovah only-a-judge is church's ministry is not redemptive and not Christ-centered

1. John's preaching (Mat. 3:1) 2. John's wilderness (Mat. 3:1-4) 3. John's forecast (Mat. 3:3) 4. John's fulfillment (Mat. 3:5-6)

1. The Flight to Egypt (Mat. 2:13ff) 2. The Massacre of the Innocents (Mat. 2:16ff) 3. Seeking Solice in Nazareth (Mat. 2:19ff)

A. Sing for the Savior (Psa. 98:1-3) B. Shout for the King (Psa. 98:4-6) C. Scream for the Judge (Psa. 98:7-9)

1. What do Matthew and Luke teach regarding Mary the mother of Jesus? 2. What does Rome teach about Mary that is so troublesome? 3. To what special principle does Rome adhere that vitiates the biblical data that Protestantism clings to? 4. What Marian teachings does Rome cling to that are especially obnoxious to Protestantism and would condemn us if ignored?