Prophet – Covenant Presbyterian Church

Questioning Authority

Scripture: John 1:25 (ESV) – “They asked him, ‘Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?’” In John 1:25, the delegation sent by the Pharisees presses John the Baptist with a critical question: “Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, norContinue reading “Questioning Authority”

The Question of Expectations

Scripture: John 1:21 (ESV) – “And they asked him, ‘What then? Are you Elijah?’ He said, ‘I am not.’ ‘Are you the Prophet?’ And he answered, ‘No.’” In John 1:21, the priests and Levites press John the Baptist with further questions: “Are you Elijah?” and “Are you the Prophet?” These questions reveal the deep expectationsContinue reading “The Question of Expectations”