Matthew 3:1-17 | The Forerunner of Christ

Studying Scripture with Pastor David Higa at ccEchoPark · Jun 22, 2026

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. [Matthew 3:11] Our Lord referred to John the Baptist as the greatest born of women. That is high praise! Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist [Jn 11:11]. And yet we see in the Gospels John consistently deferring to Jesus. In the Kingdom, the way up is down. Indeed, the highest place is at the foot of the Cross. He [Jesus] must increase…