The Nativity Of St John The Baptist

The Nativity Of St John The Baptist Written By: Kyle Schu Preached By Fr Mary Anthony SGS Under His Grace Archbishop Charles Klughart Archbishop of Servants of the Good Shepherd So Please Watch The Video At: https://youtu.be/15GXQbnI18I?si=RsZ6Fa5DeSY6Rpb4 My Brothers And Sisters In Christ As Come To Approach The Nativity Of St John The Baptist Then You Must First Recall Of In This True Orthodox Catholic Church Way Of The birth of John the Baptist Who was prophesied in the Old Testament and announced by the angel Gabriel to Zechariah, his father, in the Temple. This miraculous conception, given to a couple who were advanced in years and previously barren, was a sign of God's favor and a fulfillment of prophecy. And Where From In That Old Testament Prophecies States: From The prophet Malachi foretold the coming of a messenger who would prepare the way for the Lord. This messenger is identified with John the Baptist. Isaiah 40:3-5 also speaks of a voice crying in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Lord's coming. Then To Angel Gabriel's Announcement: Just When The angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah while he was serving as a priest in the Temple. Gabriel announced that Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth would have a son, who would be named John, and that he would be filled with the Holy Spirit from birth. As This Such Wonderful Miraculous Conception Where: Zechariah and Elizabeth were elderly and had been unable to conceive. The angel's announcement was a miraculous event, highlighting God's power to work beyond natural limitations. Until The Fulfillment of Prophecy Of: John the Baptist's birth and ministry are seen as fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies about a forerunner who would prepare the way for the Messiah. He is recognized as the one who would "prepare the way for the Lord" and "make his paths straight". Where John Baptized Jesus At River Of Jorden And Many Others Who Got Saved In The Lord And Did Many Great Thing To Sadly Enough John the Baptist was imprisoned and subsequently beheaded on the orders of Herod Antipas. So As Come To Celebrate The Nativity Of St John The Baptist Feast Day So Then Let Us Pray: O Baptist of Christ, Holy Forerunner, last of the prophets, first of the martyrs, instructor of fasters and desert-dwellers, teacher of purity and close friend of Christ! I pray thee; I run to thee. Do not reject me from thy protection, but lift me up who am fallen in many sins; renew my soul by repentance, as by a second Baptism. Purify me, corrupted by sins, and compel me to enter therein where no corruption can enter: into the Kingdom of Heaven. Amen ! KYLE +