Jesus called John the Baptist the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) in Matthew 11:11, but what did Jesus value so highly in this desert-dwelling prophet that would inspire such words of praise? Find out what Jesus values and how those values run contrary to our current culture in “The GOAT,” part of The Gospel According to John Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
Who would you say is the greatest musician of all time? Why?
READ
Matthew 11:11; John 1:19-34
KEY INSIGHTS
John was:
1. Humble
2. A servant
3. Loving
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Why do you think Jesus called John the Baptist the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time)?
2. If the church had more people like John the Baptist, what do you think that would look like?
APPLICATION
If you were to grow to have the character of John the Baptist, what changes would take place in your life?
FOR MENTORING
How do you think you can “sell” humility, servanthood, and truthful love to your mentee in a world that values none of these things?
