Preparation

And so, John presciently preaches Isaiah:
"“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
    make straight paths for him.
5 Every valley shall be filled in,
    every mountain and hill made low.
The crooked roads shall become straight,
    the rough ways smooth.
6 And all people will see God’s salvation.’"

All were waiting on

this preacher man John:could HE

be the Messiah?

No. That humble man

deemed himself too unworthy

even to untie shoes.

He prepared the hearts

of those who turn to God in

humble repentance.

His job done, Jesus

was baptized. Next we learn of

his royal lineage.

We prepare to be 

surprised by this man Jesus.

Descended of God.