Priest and Prophet
John the Baptist was an amazing man. As I was studying John chapter 1 this morning two things really spoke to me and in particular one really challenged me... John 1:6-8 says, "There was a man sent from God, whose name was John (John the Baptist). He came as a WITNESS, to bear witness about the Light (Jesus), that ALL might believe through him. He (John) was not the Light, but came to bear witness about the Light (Jesus)." John the Apostle introduces this amazing man, John the Baptist here in John 1:6. John the Baptist was both a Priest and a Prophet. As a Prophet, John spoke on behalf of God. As a Priest, he spoke on behalf of the people to God. (Side note - Luke 1:5 tells us of John's lineage proving that he was a Levite and was from the direct lineage of Aaron which would have made him a Jewish Priest.) Being a Priest and a Prophet is exactly what ministry is all about. Ministry is both prophetic and priestly - talking to the people about God and tal...