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Voice in the Wilderness
The Story …
Matthew 3:1-12
1. What was one secret of
John's Spirit-filled life?
“John answered, … I indeed
baptize you with water; but one
mightier than I cometh, the
latchet of whose shoes I am NOT
WORTHY to unloose.”
Luke 3:16
“He must increase, but
I must DECREASE.”
John 3:30
2. Did John the Baptist
read the Scriptures?
“He said, ‘I am the VOICE of
one crying in the wilderness,
“Make straight the way of
the Lord,” as said the
PROPHET Esaias.’”
John 1:23
3. Was John the
Baptist willing to
witness for Jesus?
“The next day JOHN seeth
Jesus coming unto him, and
saith, ‘BEHOLD the Lamb of
God, which taketh away the
sin of the world.’”
John 1:29
4. Was the straight preaching
of John popular among the
political and religious leaders?
“The Pharisees and
lawyers REJECTED the
counsel of God against
themselves, being not
baptized of him.”
Luke 7:30
“But Herod the tetrarch,
being REPROVED by him
… for all the evils which
Herod had done, … shut
up John in PRISON.”
Luke 3:19, 20
5. Does the Bible discourage
the wearing of jewelry and
fancy clothing?
“In like manner also, that
women adorn themselves in
MODEST apparel, not with
broided hair, or GOLD, or
pearls or costly array.”
1 Timothy 2:9
“Whose adorning let it NOT
be that OUTWARD adorning
of plaiting the hair, and of
WEARING of gold, or of
putting on of apparel.”
1 Peter 3:3
“But let it be the hidden man of the
heart, … even the ornament of a meek
and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of
God of great price.”
1 Timothy 3:4
“In that day the LORD will
take away the bravery of
their tinkling ORNAMENTS
about their feet.”
Isaiah 3:18
“The chains, and the BRACELETS, and
the mufflers, the bonnets, and the
ornaments of the legs, and the
headbands, and the tablets and the
EARRINGS, the RINGS, and nose jewels.”
Isaiah 3:19-21
“You shall not make
any cuttings in your
flesh for the dead, nor
tattoo any marks on
you: I am the LORD.”
Leviticus 19:28
Satan
believes in
body
piercing.
6. Was there a connection
between John’s Spirit-filled life
and his simple diet?
“For he … shall drink
neither WINE nor strong
drink; and he shall be
filled with the HOLY
GHOST.”
Luke 1:15
7. Why is God concerned
about what we eat and
drink?
“Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a
son; and now drink no wine nor strong
drink, neither eat any UNCLEAN THING: for
the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the
womb to the day of his death.”
Judges 13:7
“Know ye not that your
BODY is the TEMPLE of the
Holy Ghost which is in you,
which ye have of God?”
1 Corinthians 6:19
8. What does the Bible
say about worldly
behavior?
“Whosoever therefore
will be a FRIEND of
the world is the
ENEMY of God.”
James 4:4
“Come out from among
them, and be ye SEPARATE,
saith the Lord, and touch
not the unclean thing; and I
will receive you.”
2 Corinthians 6:17
“If any man love
the WORLD, the
love of the Father
is NOT in him.”
1 John 2:15
“Be not conformed to this
WORLD: but be ye
transformed by the
RENEWING of your mind,
that ye may prove what is
that good, and acceptable,
and perfect, will of God.”
Romans 12:2
9. What should a
Christian choose to
think about?
“Whatsoever things are
TRUE, whatsoever
things are honest,
whatsoever things are
just, whatsoever things
are PURE,”
Philippians 4:8
“whatsoever things are
lovely, whatsoever things
are of good report; if there
be any VIRTUE, and if there
be any praise, think on
these things.”
Philippians 4:8
“I will set NO
wicked thing before
mine EYES.”
Psalm 101:3
10. What type of music will
a true Christian enjoy?
“He hath put a NEW
SONG in my mouth,
even praise unto
our God.”
Psalm 40:3
“And it came to pass,
when the evil spirit from
God was upon Saul, that
David took an HARP, and
played with his hand:”
1 Samuel 16:23
“so Saul was
REFRESHED, and was
well, and the evil spirit
departed from him.”
1 Samuel 16:23
11. Is typical dancing good
recreation for a Christian?
“He that saith he
abideth in him
ought himself also
so to WALK, even
as HE walked.”
1 John 2:6
“Teaching us that, denying ungodliness
and WORLDLY lusts, we should live
soberly, righteously, and GODLY, in this
present world.”
Titus 2:12
12. Will a Christian play the
lottery or gamble?
“For the LOVE of MONEY
is the root of all evil: which
while some coveted after,
they have erred from the
faith, and pierced
themselves through with
many sorrows.”
1 Timothy 6:10
“This we commanded
you, that if any would
not WORK, neither
should he eat.”
2 Thessalonians 3:10
“He that maketh
HASTE to be
RICH shall not
be innocent.”
Proverbs 28:20
13. What should be the aim of
God’s people today?
“We KEEP His
commandments,
and do those things
that are PLEASING
in His sight.”
1 John 3:22
“Fear God, and keep
His commandments:
for this is the whole
DUTY of man.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13
14. What makes it easy to obey
God in the matters of lifestyle
discussed in this lesson?
“If ye LOVE me,
keep my
commandments.”
John 14:15
“For this is the love of
God, that we keep His
commandments: and
His COMMANDMENTS
are not GRIEVOUS.”
1 John 5:3
“I delight to do thy
will, O my God: yeah,
thy LAW is within my
HEART.”
Psalm 40:8
15. Why is the Christian life
such a high calling?
“But ye are a CHOSEN
generation, a royal priesthood,
an HOLY nation, a peculiar
people; that ye should SHOW
forth the praises of Him who
hath called you out of darkness
into His marvelous light.”
1 Peter 2:9
Are you willing to be a
unique “voice in the
wilderness” and witness
through a godly lifestyle to
prepare others for Jesus’
second coming?
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Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - Voice in the Wilderness #21

  • 1.
  • 2. Voice in the Wilderness
  • 4. 1. What was one secret of John's Spirit-filled life?
  • 5. “John answered, … I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am NOT WORTHY to unloose.” Luke 3:16
  • 6. “He must increase, but I must DECREASE.” John 3:30
  • 7. 2. Did John the Baptist read the Scriptures?
  • 8. “He said, ‘I am the VOICE of one crying in the wilderness, “Make straight the way of the Lord,” as said the PROPHET Esaias.’” John 1:23
  • 9. 3. Was John the Baptist willing to witness for Jesus?
  • 10. “The next day JOHN seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, ‘BEHOLD the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.’” John 1:29
  • 11. 4. Was the straight preaching of John popular among the political and religious leaders?
  • 12. “The Pharisees and lawyers REJECTED the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.” Luke 7:30
  • 13. “But Herod the tetrarch, being REPROVED by him … for all the evils which Herod had done, … shut up John in PRISON.” Luke 3:19, 20
  • 14. 5. Does the Bible discourage the wearing of jewelry and fancy clothing?
  • 15. “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in MODEST apparel, not with broided hair, or GOLD, or pearls or costly array.” 1 Timothy 2:9
  • 16. “Whose adorning let it NOT be that OUTWARD adorning of plaiting the hair, and of WEARING of gold, or of putting on of apparel.” 1 Peter 3:3
  • 17. “But let it be the hidden man of the heart, … even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” 1 Timothy 3:4
  • 18. “In that day the LORD will take away the bravery of their tinkling ORNAMENTS about their feet.” Isaiah 3:18
  • 19. “The chains, and the BRACELETS, and the mufflers, the bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets and the EARRINGS, the RINGS, and nose jewels.” Isaiah 3:19-21
  • 20. “You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD.” Leviticus 19:28
  • 22. 6. Was there a connection between John’s Spirit-filled life and his simple diet?
  • 23. “For he … shall drink neither WINE nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the HOLY GHOST.” Luke 1:15
  • 24. 7. Why is God concerned about what we eat and drink?
  • 25. “Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any UNCLEAN THING: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.” Judges 13:7
  • 26. “Know ye not that your BODY is the TEMPLE of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God?” 1 Corinthians 6:19
  • 27. 8. What does the Bible say about worldly behavior?
  • 28. “Whosoever therefore will be a FRIEND of the world is the ENEMY of God.” James 4:4
  • 29. “Come out from among them, and be ye SEPARATE, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.” 2 Corinthians 6:17
  • 30. “If any man love the WORLD, the love of the Father is NOT in him.” 1 John 2:15
  • 31. “Be not conformed to this WORLD: but be ye transformed by the RENEWING of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2
  • 32. 9. What should a Christian choose to think about?
  • 33. “Whatsoever things are TRUE, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are PURE,” Philippians 4:8
  • 34. “whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any VIRTUE, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8
  • 35. “I will set NO wicked thing before mine EYES.” Psalm 101:3
  • 36. 10. What type of music will a true Christian enjoy?
  • 37. “He hath put a NEW SONG in my mouth, even praise unto our God.” Psalm 40:3
  • 38. “And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an HARP, and played with his hand:” 1 Samuel 16:23
  • 39. “so Saul was REFRESHED, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.” 1 Samuel 16:23
  • 40. 11. Is typical dancing good recreation for a Christian?
  • 41. “He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to WALK, even as HE walked.” 1 John 2:6
  • 42. “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and WORLDLY lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and GODLY, in this present world.” Titus 2:12
  • 43. 12. Will a Christian play the lottery or gamble?
  • 44. “For the LOVE of MONEY is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” 1 Timothy 6:10
  • 45. “This we commanded you, that if any would not WORK, neither should he eat.” 2 Thessalonians 3:10
  • 46. “He that maketh HASTE to be RICH shall not be innocent.” Proverbs 28:20
  • 47. 13. What should be the aim of God’s people today?
  • 48. “We KEEP His commandments, and do those things that are PLEASING in His sight.” 1 John 3:22
  • 49. “Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole DUTY of man.” Ecclesiastes 12:13
  • 50. 14. What makes it easy to obey God in the matters of lifestyle discussed in this lesson?
  • 51. “If ye LOVE me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
  • 52. “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments: and His COMMANDMENTS are not GRIEVOUS.” 1 John 5:3
  • 53. “I delight to do thy will, O my God: yeah, thy LAW is within my HEART.” Psalm 40:8
  • 54. 15. Why is the Christian life such a high calling?
  • 55. “But ye are a CHOSEN generation, a royal priesthood, an HOLY nation, a peculiar people; that ye should SHOW forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9
  • 56. Are you willing to be a unique “voice in the wilderness” and witness through a godly lifestyle to prepare others for Jesus’ second coming?
  • 57. Visit our website for more information on The Prophecies of Daniel and Revelation. https://raleighsda.org/bible-truths/

Editor's Notes

  1. Jesus said, "Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist." Matthew 11:11. What do we know about this solitary man whom Jesus called the greatest of the prophets? When John began preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, people came from miles around to hear this powerful, fearless, and humble messenger. In glaring contrast to the religious leaders of the day, his life was marked with holiness and simplicity. While the priests wore luxurious clothing, John wore a modest garment of camel hair with a leather belt. While they were feasting, John was fasting or eating locusts (carob pods) and wild honey. He refused to drink any wine or strong drink, that he might be filled with the Spirit of God (Luke 1:15). Rather than ornate synagogues, John chose the rivers and rocky valleys as his cathedral for preaching. Soon people were asking, "Could this man be Elijah?" John did dress like the Old Testament prophet, but he was not Elijah reincarnated. The angel Gabriel had explained to John's parents before his birth that he would go "in the spirit and power of Elias [the Greek word for "Elijah"] ... to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." Luke 1:17. The key to John's ministry was that he would have the same power of the Holy Spirit as did Elijah to cause a revival among God's people. His special work was to preach repentance for sin and prepare people for Jesus' first coming. The Bible says there will be an entire army of Elijahs and John the Baptists in the last days to do a similar work in preparing the world for Jesus' second coming. "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord." Malachi 4:5. (See also Joel 2:28-31.)
  2. NOTE: The Spirit-filled life of John the Baptist was marked by unusual humility. There was a direct connection between John's powerful ministry and the complete surrender he had made to the Lord. It was John's highest joy to point others to Jesus rather than to himself. All he did was designed to bring glory to God's name.
  3. NOTE:   Yes! John quoted from the Old Testament as evidence that he had a solid grasp of the Scriptures. The Bible also tells us that John taught his disciples to fast and to pray often (Matthew 9:14). This is another testimony of his deep love for the Lord. In the same way, through our personal devotions and Bible study, we can come to know and love God and to receive of His Spirit.
  4. NOTE: By nature, John was a solitary soul (Luke 1:80). Yet he was willing to risk ridicule and even to lay his life on the line in order to point people to Jesus as Saviour of the world. In the same way, those who truly love the Lord today will be willing to set aside fear and convenience to witness for Jesus.
  5. NOTE:   John boldly spoke out against the popular sins of the day that were indulged even by the religious leaders. God's last-day message of repentance and holiness will also be unpopular among most of the respected political and church leaders, but it will be biblical.
  6. NOTE: Yes! John the Baptist wore simple, modest clothing--a good pattern for Christians to follow. The popular, sexually suggestive fads and fashions of today encourage a great deal of temptation and debt. God does not intend for us to dress in burlap; however, unduly expensive, flamboyant, or ostentatious clothing should not be part of a Christian's wardrobe. Although the wearing of jewelry is widely accepted in the world, it has a negative image in the Scriptures. You may not recognize all of the items mentioned in Isaiah 3:18-23, but people in other parts of the world do. Many of these pagan ornaments are now appearing in Western culture, as well.
  7. NOTE: Christians should completely abstain from all fermented beverages in order to keep their minds clear and to hear God's Spirit (Proverbs 23:31, 32; Habakkuk 2:15; 1 Peter 5:8).
  8. NOTE: There is a direct connection between what we eat or drink and our mental clarity, ability to resist temptation, and capacity to distinguish between right and wrong. Everything a Christian does--including what he eats and drinks--should be done to God's glory (1 Corinthians 10:31).
  9. NOTE: The Lord has called His people today to live exemplary lives as they help others prepare for Jesus' second coming.
  10. NOTE: John the Baptist commanded the people to abstain from all violence (Luke 3:14). For us, this would include watching violence as a form of entertainment. Jesus taught that sins of sex and violence originate in the thoughts and attitudes (Matthew 5:22, 28). Therefore, a Christian should avoid any TV programs, videos, or reading material that would encourage impure thoughts.
  11. NOTE: It is obvious that a great majority of the popular music in the world does not help us spiritually. Instead, it destroys our desire for heavenly things and often strengthens the lower nature. However, music can be a tremendous power for good. When King Saul was tormented by an evil spirit, the soothing music from David's harp refreshed him and drove away the evil influence.
  12. NOTE: Most of the popular contemporary dancing is associated with worldly music and has a very strong sexual emphasis. In almost any situation we should ask, "What would Jesus do?" I think we all agree that our Saviour would not abandon His reason to swing body and limb to the beat of some syncopated rhythm.
  13. NOTE: Gambling can be just as addictive as many drugs. Some have squandered entire family savings at casinos or on state lottery tickets. Most "get rich quick" schemes are associated with undue risk, unfair prices, and questionable ethics.
  14. NOTE: A person cannot live any way he wishes and finally be saved in God's kingdom. This is one reason Jesus came to earth--to give us an example of holy living (1 Peter 2:21).
  15. NOTE: As ambassadors for Jesus, Christians do indeed have a high calling! John the Baptist helped prepare people for Jesus' first coming, and God has called His people today to live holy lives as they help others prepare for Jesus' second coming.
  16. Ambassadors for Christ When a person becomes a Christian, he or she is enlisted as an ambassador from a better kingdom. The Bible says, "Now then we are ambassadors for Christ." 2 Corinthians 5:20. The dictionary defines an ambassador as "a diplomatic official of the highest rank appointed and accredited as representative in residence by one government or sovereign to another, usually for a limited length of time." Ambassadors are just as important in the spiritual realm as they are in the political realm. Citizens of the kingdom of heaven are not like the citizens of this world. We have been sent into the world to demonstrate who Jesus is and what He is like. Through the Holy Spirit, we become His representatives to reflect His image in everything from the way we talk and work to the way we eat and dress. In other words, when we become part of God's spiritual kingdom, we should be living demonstrations of the government we represent. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, the Scriptures say that "we all ... are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." We, the Church, are the hands and feet, the eyes and mouth, and yes, even the ears of Jesus in the world today. We are the body of Christ (Ephesians 1:22, 23 5:29, 30 Colossians 1:18). Before He ascended to heaven, Jesus told us, "As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you." John 20:21. Every facet of our lives should be a reflection of the life and person of Jesus. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:16.