John the Baptist
Classes
Class 1: Zechariah and Elizabeth
The class focuses on the background of John the Baptist, specifically his parents, Zacharias and Elizabeth. It highlights their righteousness and the miraculous birth of John, emphasizing God's grace over human obedience.
Class 2: Word came to John in wilderness
The class reviews John the Baptist's introduction in the Gospels, emphasizing his role in preaching repentance and baptism for the remission of sins. It highlights John's humility and the importance of his message in preparing the way for Jesus Christ.
Class 3: He must increase
The class discusses John the Baptist's role in preparing the way for Jesus Christ, emphasizing John's diminishing role as Jesus' ministry increases. It covers John's imprisonment and execution, highlighting the parallels between John's and Jesus' encounters with Herod, and the themes of righteousness, sacrifice, and faith.
Class 4: The gospel in the Feasts
The class explores the annual feasts of Israel, drawing parallels between Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles, and their symbolic meanings related to Christ's sacrifice, resurrection, and the ultimate salvation and kingdom of God. The focus is on how these feasts teach the gospel message of hope and salvation.
Class 5: Exhort - the Lamb of God
The class discusses John the Baptist's role as the forerunner of Jesus Christ, emphasizing his identity as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. It explores biblical prophecies and types that foreshadow Christ's sacrifice, highlighting the uniqueness and completeness of his atonement.