1. Pastor Jackson Boyett and his wife were killed Tuesday in a head-on collision in Austin. Formerly of Telegraph and Junction, he was the pastor of Dayspring Fellowship in Austin since its founding. They had no close family surviving. Please pray for the congregation of Dayspring Fellowship.
2. We will have men’s breakfast Saturday at 8:00amScripture
Mark 1:1-8 1
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.'" 4 John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel's hair and wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
Questions for Reflection
1. How would you prepare for a home visit from your boss or another important person?
2. Who sent the messenger? Why? (1:2-3)
3. What were the two aspects of John’s ministry? (1:4)
4. What reasons to be baptized did John give the people? (1:4)
5. What was the theme of John’s message? (1:7-8)
6. What is your reaction to the fact that Isaiah’s prophecy was fulfilled?
7. How can we ensure that our lives focus attention on Christ, and not on ourselves?
8. In what ways can you prepare others for Christ?
