The Advent study continues with John the Baptist’s preaching.

Monday—Read: Luke 3:7-9 Think: What unkind thing did John the Baptist call his audience? How would you feel if a preacher called you that? What is the fruit that keeps (aligns with) repentance? Pray: For those who claim to be faithful ‘We have Abraham as our father’ but who show no fruit of repentance.

Tuesday—Read: Luke 3:10 Think: Focus in on this one verse: They asked him ‘what shall we do?’ What did they mean, do about what? Do you ever ask that question? Pray: Ask God today, ‘What shall I do?’ and then honestly listen for his voice.  

Wednesday—Read: Luke 3:10-14 Think: What are the three different groups of people mentioned? What answer does he give? How do you drag his answer into the modern world? Pray: Pray for the crowds, the business people, and the public servants, that they would ask the right questions and following the right teaching.

Thursday–Read: Luke 3:15 Think: Some people thought The Baptist was the Messiah. He is not. Who do people sometimes mistake for the Messiah? Pray: Ask the Lord to open your eyes to people you lift too high.

Friday—Read: Luke 3:16-17 Think: Unquenchable fire is terrifying. What message do you think John was trying to get through to his hearers? Pray: Open the email from this week marked Prayer and Praises and pray through the prayer list.