Introduction

• Matthew 3:4-5
• Matthew 11:8-9 – John the Baptist was more than a prophet. What would we have thought of him if we saw him?

… in Jesus?

• John 6:13-15, 35, 45-51, 66-68 – “I am the bread of life.” Jesus said they had to receive Him.
• John 8:31-34
• Jesus was often misunderstood when He was on earth. Are we still misunderstanding Jesus?
• I Corinthians 6:9-11 – Do we realize we need Jesus for salvation?
• Revelation 5:12 – Jesus is the king!

… in a local church?

• I Thessalonians 2:13, 14 – They knew the difference between the word of God and everything else.
• Am I looking for the word of God?
• I Thessalonians 5:11
• I Thessalonians 2:19

… in a career?

• Ephesians 5:28-29 – Properly maintaining a marriage requires time.
• Ephesians 6:4 – Raising children takes time.
• Titus 2:4-5
• Proverbs 15:16-17
• Ecclesiastes 5:10
• Philippians 3:7-8

Conclusion

• Colossians 3:1-2