John Baptist (David Gore - Luke 3:1-6)

John Baptist comes as a fore runner to prepare the way for the Messiah. Preparation is critical if there is to be a hope that people might receive something hitherto unknown and unexpected, that is about to come. John functions in the traditionally familiar role of prophet. Yet John is preparing the people for one who does not fit neatly into any role they are familiar with. Even their concept(s) of Messiah will be broken open when Messiah arrives!