Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces.But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings’ houses.
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… what did you go into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind? Not John. If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No. Those who wear expensive clothes and indulge in luxury are in palaces. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. Keep going. This is the one about whom it is written, I will send my messenger ahead of you who will prepare your way before you. Hold that frame. Hold that frame. Hold that frame. Hold that frame. This is the one. Do you remember what Jesus said to John? The deaf hear, the blind see. Do you remember what John asked Jesus, "'Are you the one?' Look what Jesus said about John. This is the one." Here's what I'm trying to say. John stopped believing in Jesus, but Jesus never stopped believing in John. Isn't that good to know that if I'm faithless, he remains faithful? By the way, John didn't stop believing long. The Bible records that he was actually willing to give his life for Jesus in prison. Even when they cut his head off, he didn't turn back from what he knew was right. …
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. May you have a seat. so if there's anything that we've noticed i don't know if you noticed this about this season right now the season of advent the season leading up to christmas um it seems like the season this season what we're doing right now what we're in the midst of is marked by so well so much is marked by so many things but it is marked by being in a hurry right it's being rushed being frenzied that we talk about them frenzy shopping or or being harried in fact the the term hustle and bustle. We've heard the term hustle and bustle. I think the only time I've ever heard the phrase or the term hustle and bustle is in relation to this season we're in right now. It's so unique. It's such a busy time. In fact, I looked, I asked a little internet, like, what's the busiest time of the year? And they're like, now, basically, now is the busiest time of the year. And there's so many people who are in a hurry. Like last week, we talked about this. Last week, Advent, this time of waiting or life of waiting is marked by worry. This week we recognize that waiting, for so many of us, is marked by hurry. And yet we ask the question, like right now you might be, again, frenzy, tussle and bustle, in a hurry. But how strange it is to be in a hurry and how …
… Thank you, musicians. Matthew 11, verse 7 through 9. Matthew, the 11th chapter, the 7th, the 8th, and the 9th verse. when John's disciples left to report Jesus started talking to the crowd about John what did you expect when you went out to see him in the wild a weekend camper hardly what then a sheik in silk pajamas not in the wilderness not by a long shot. What then? A prophet? That's right. A prophet. Probably the best prophet you'll ever hear. You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. I want to preach this morning using as a subject, the pajama principle. The pajama principle. I am pleased as pastor to report to you today that on last Tuesday we finally received the zoning that was necessary from the city council. to start our first phase of 101 houses. on our property. While you're clapping, they also, also approved our second phase for multifamily and senior housing. We only have one more river to cross. …