I. THE PROPHET JOHN----1. The True Light-s Witness, Jn 1-6-9--2. The Time of John-s Witness-- a. Tiberius in 15th year, Lk 3-1-2-- b. tetrarch arrests John, Lk 3-18-20--3. The Tishbite in Spirit, Mt 3-4-6-- a. 2 Ki 1-8- Lk 1-16-17-- b. Lk 3-15-17 -1 Ki 18-17-40-----II. THE PREPARATION FOR CHRIST----1. The Word Fulfilled-- a. Is 40-3-5--2. The Way Made Straight-- a. flee from the wrath to come, Lk 3-7-- b. fruits unto repentance, Lk 3-8-14-- - faith like Abraham, vv8-9-- - faith-s evidence, vv10-14----III. THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION----1. Preparing for the Lord--2. Proclaiming His Message