Advent: December 18

Advent

Dec 18

Written By Dr. Mark Livingston

Theme:

John the Baptist

Symbol:

A scallop

Read

Matthew 3:13-17 (John 1:29-34)

Ask:

Why does Jesus come to John? (To be baptized)
Why does John find this strange? (John’s baptism was a sign of repentance and Jesus has no sin to repent of)
Why was it important that Jesus was baptized? (To fulfill all righteousness by identifying with God’s people in their sinful state)
How do you see all three persons of the Trinity at Jesus’ baptism? (The Father speaks from heaven, the Son is immersed in the river, and the Spirit descends like a dove)
John calls Jesus the Lamb of God. What does this name mean? (He is the true Passover Lamb who takes away sins) (Refer back to Dec. 9).

Sing:

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Pray:

Lamb of God, thank You for taking away our sins and perfectly obeying God in our place. Holy Spirit, help us to walk in obedience with love and gratitude. Amen.

Dr. Mark Livingston

Mark has been the Lead Pastor of Broadway since July 2020. He is married to Amanda, and they have four children: Lacy, Micah, Landon, and Savannah. He was licensed to the ministry in 1998 and ordained in 2004. He obtained a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Covenant Theological Seminary.