SERMONS

Mark 1: 1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the son of God. it is written in Isaiah the prophet. “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way a voice of one calling in the desert, prepare the way for the Lord make straight paths for him.

And so John came, baptizing, in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin. The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing sins they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. John wore clothing made of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. And this was his message. After me come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the holy spirit.

How do you get ready for Christmas? Lots of folk start by buying a tree and decorating it. I've noticed retailers starting earlier and earlier. This used to it was often Thanksgiving (Macy's parade being the kick-off) and then it began after Halloween. Now Christmas stuff is out there with back of school. I used to complain about that, but I've decided retailers have the right idea. We ought to start early getting ready for the coming of Jesus. That is where Mark begins this gospel 

He doesn't worry about the begats or the virgin birth or the shepherds and wise me. He starts with what he sees as the beginning of the gospel. The good news about Jesus Christ.

While all of those other things were important and are covered in Matthew and Luke, for Mark the place to begin was getting ready for the ministry of Jesus. What he understood was Jesus coming in a manger was not as important on a personal level as Jesus. Coming into you life and your heart.

So he begins with John telling people to get ready for the Messiah to come by preparing their heart for his coming.

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Pastor Frantz Junior Beaubrun