What’s so Special about Prophet John
Continuing on our teaching on the greatest of all time prophet of the Old Testament. Let’s try answering the question, Why?
For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: ……. Luke 7:28 (KJV)
What’s so Special about Prophet John? Why will Jesus so affirm him?
Firstly let’s look around his personality. What’s amazing about the man John?
- He was the subject of ancient prophecies, and had long been expected by the people of God under the character of Elias, a name given him by Malachi, because he was to possess the spirit and power of Elijah.
- His conception and birth had been accompanied with miracles. Angels heralded his coming, Dad went blind for doubting, Leaped for Joy even in the womb at the scent of Mary the mother of the Christ, Named strangely by the Divine.
- He was blessed with a clearer revelation concerning the Messiah than had been enjoyed by any of the prophets under the law. His prophetic words were apt and faultless.
- In his preaching, he prepared the Jews for receiving the person and gospel of Jesus.
- He was the most humble of men who should have been the proudest. More on this in our next post.
May we learn the lessons in Christ’s word. “Of all born of a woman none is to be likened unto John in greatness.” What a testimonial! What a prophet! Shalom.