The Preacher: John the Baptist

While John the Baptist was not a refined or distinguished preacher, Scripture tells us that he had received the Word of the Lord. His character and preaching were marked by integrity and humility: He pointed people away from himself and toward Christ. As Alistair Begg explains, this is what made him so significant in preparing the way for Jesus. Like John, those who preach the Gospel on a regular basis must remember that they, too, are only servants through whom God brings people to belief.