Almost all humans recognize that there is a gap between what we should do and what we actually do. Also, we have invented many methods to try to deal with that gap. Unfortunately, we repeatedly discover that our methods don’t ultimately work. In John 1:19-34, John (the Baptist) called Jesus “the Lamb of God” and claimed that he is able to take away that gap in our lives. (Here are Larry’s complete sermon notes.)
Jesus fulfilled the entire Old Testament by suffering, rising from the dead, and having forgiveness preached to all the nations.
John’s birth and Zechariah’s prophecy pointed to the greatest manifestation of God’s mercy ever.
1 Samuel ends on a sad but hopeful note with Saul killed and David waiting in the wings, but even David and the rest...
