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Bruce Hempel’s sermon focuses on cultivating awe for God, the prophetic role of John the Baptist, and the call for believers to prepare the way for Christ’s return through boldness, prayer, and testimony. He emphasizes the importance of worshiping God beyond human understanding and imitating John’s fearless devotion to truth.
[00:00:00]Opens with a call to awe for God’s greatness, recommending reading Revelation 4-5 to grasp heavenly worship centered on the Lamb slain.[00:03:22]Introduces Advent and John the Baptist’s role as forerunner, reading Luke 1:5-17 (angel’s prophecy) and Luke 1:67-80 (Zachariah’s prophecy).[00:10:51]Explains John’s ministry in Matthew 3: repentance, baptism, and confronting Pharisees as “brood of vipers.”[00:19:04]Highlights Jesus’ praise of John in Matthew 11:7-15 as the greatest prophet, fulfilling Malachi’s Elijah prophecy.[00:23:11]Describes John’s martyrdom (Matthew 14:1-12) for rebuking Herod, illustrating prophetic suffering.[00:28:55]Urges believers to emulate John’s boldness, prioritizing God’s voice over human approval.[00:32:22]Practical steps to prepare for Christ’s return: prayer for revival, sharing testimonies, and speaking truth in love.[00:34:22]Closes with a prayer for faithfulness and revival.
Scripture References
- Revelation 4-5
- Luke 1:5-17, 67-80
- Matthew 3
- Matthew 11:7-15
- Matthew 14:1-12
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