JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM (Advent Special) - Day 23 - In the company of St. John the Baptist

Click to watch the Video  https://youtu.be/uAQkxS82s2Q GREATER GLORY OF GOD Presents Advent Special JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM Twenty-third Day in the company of St. John the Baptist - The greatest man born of a woman - Detailed description about his conception - One among the three persons whose birthdays are celebrated in the Church - Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth - Met the Lord from the womb of his mother, Elizabeth - Was filled with the Holy Spirit in the womb as was foretold by the angel - “…grew and became strong in spirit and he lived in the desert until he appeared publicly to Israel” (Luke 1:80). Prophets were known to use the isolation of the desert places to grow spiritually over time and to focus their message on God. By living apart from the culture in preparing for ministry, John was able to speak with great passion and clarity for the people of that day. - After 400 years a prophet was sent - Functions as the bridge between the Old Testament and the New - Friend of the bridegroom John 3:29-30 He who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. For this reason my joy has been fulfilled.” - humble John 3:30 “He must increase, but I must decrease.” - The unworthy servant John 1:26- 27 John answered them, “I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.”