Clear the Obstacles for Others
At John the Baptist’s birth, his father, Zechariah, prophesied that he would prepare others to encounter Jesus. His ministry models the same type of work for us so that those far from Christ may experience an up-close view.
Obedience
Clear the Obstacles for Others
At John the Baptist’s birth, his father, Zechariah, prophesied that he would prepare others to encounter Jesus. His ministry models the same type of work for us so that those far from Christ may experience an up-close view.
- You either help people see Jesus or get in their way.
Elizabeth’s Example (1:57-61)
- Even when it seems delayed, God’s timing is always better than ours (1:57-58).
- Godly families are formed through obedient rhythms (1:59).
- Never let traditions or expectations override God’s commands (1:60-61).
Zechariah’s Obedience (1:62-75)
- Obedience restores what unbelief had restricted (1:62-64).
- When God moves, expect uncommon responses (1:65-66).
- If we belittle our enemies, we will belittle our Savior (1:67-75).
John’s Assignment (1:76-80)
- Never confuse preparing the way with being the Way (1:76).
- Salvation comes through good news, not good advice (1:77).
- God grows messengers in obscurity before using them publicly (1:78-80).
- Remove the hindrances in your life that are keeping others from seeing Jesus clearly.












































