There Was A Man Sent From God

John 1:6-9

1. God Sent A Man to Prepare the Way:
a. His birth was a miracle.
b. His training was in the wilderness.
c. His message was different.
d. His life was short but true.

2. Augustus and the Roman Empire:
a. Israel was looking for help.
b. The Roman government prepared roads and made them safe to travel.
c. The Greeks prepared the language.
d. Augustus sent out the orders to be taxed.

3. In the Fullness of Time:
a. Men were hopeless and helpless in sin.
b. Prophecy caused them to look for a King.
c. John decreased and Jesus increased.
d. His life was short, but it changed the course of the world, and gave hope to lost man and made Heaven rejoice.