John the Baptist prepared people for the arrival of the Messiah by calling them to repent. His words, "You brood of vipers, who told you could escape the coming judgement?"' serve also as a warning to us. What is the fruit that God requires from every tree lest it be cut down at the roots? (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/QkcG-y75Qxo ) [Organ/Choir - Advent 3]