In sports there’s an acronym used to describe the greatest of all time. It’s the phrase “G.O.A.T.” It stands for the GREATEST OF ALL TIME. It is common for fans to argue over who is the greatest of all time in the various sports. But whose the greatest person ever born…the G.O.A.T. when it comes to everyone who has ever lived? Well, in this area there is no debate. Jesus made it clear that John the Baptist was “THE GREATEST,” the true G.O.A.T.

What made John stand out that Jesus singled him out as the greatest? There were five great qualitites that made John so great. In THE GREATEST teaching series you will learn how to live a great life.

1. John was a strong and bold preacher (11:7b)

– Matthew 3:1-2, Matthew 3:7-10, Matthew 14:3-4

– Repentance means to turn from sin. It is not just saying “I’m sorry” but by showing you are sorry. You change and live differently.

– Good trees bear good works.

2. John was a common and a rugged man (11:8)

– Matthew 3:4, II KIngs 11:8, Matthew 11:18

3. John was a prophet of the most high (11:9)

– Luke 1:76-77, Malachi 4:5-6, Luke 1:17

4. John was the forerunner of Jesus (11:10)

– Malachi 3:1, Isaiah 40:3, Mark 1:2-3,7

5. John was the baptizer (11:11)

– Luke 1:13, Matthew 3:1, Mark 1:4-5, John 3:23, Matthew 3:13-15

6. John was the greatest (11:11)

– Luke 1:15a