John the baptist appeared in the wilderness
Sunday 01/11/2026 — Dan Nygaard
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Every year, Christmas through Easter, our focus is the life of Christ. This year we're guided by the NT book of Mark. It begins with the counterintuitive observation that God's messenger and divine message came to a place nearly empty of people. ~

God's Messenger Appears in the Wilderness
Intro: sociology and soteriology
Scripture: Mark 1.1-8
Transition: Mark identifies Jesus as Messiah and Son of God
Principle: when God acts, people are attracted
Promise: baptism with the Holy Spirit
Hope: prophetic voice—Holy Spirit conviction ignites revival

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