What can we learn from Old Testament prophet Samuel on how to endure through tumultuous times?

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unfailing God's assurance for times of change.

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Now pay close attention little children. It's somebody you ought to know. Yeah, it's all about a man that walked on earth nearly 2,000 years ago.

The story of John the Baptist is a complex one.

He comes as the Last Old Testament Prophet, the First New Testament Prophet.

He comes with a message of repentance but also of the forgiveness of sins and he comes

also as he says to prepare the way of the Lord. What does that mean and how is it

related to that repentance and the forgiveness of sins?

Welcome back to issues etc. I'm Todd Wilkin. It's time to teach a Sunday

school lesson, John pointing to Jesus in Matthew 3 and John Chapter 1.

Pastor Tom Baker joins us, he's host of a radio show,

Cold Law and Gospel, and for almost 30 years he met monthly,

to prepare his Sunday school teachers for the classroom.

Tom, welcome back.

Thank you.

What was John the Baptist's overall message?

If I were to use one word, I would say it was a message of preparation. Preparation. Preparation. This is a message

that parents often give to their children.

Let's say the father says tomorrow Saturday we're going to McDonald's and you can just wear your regular clothes.

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