What We Want the World to Know About Jesus
From Luke 3:1–20
Every Christian has a calling: not to be quiet, not to blend into the background, and not to keep our faith tucked away—but to proclaim the goodness of Jesus. Luke 3 introduces us to John the Baptist, a man sent ahead of Jesus to prepare the way. And the same God who sent John to prepare now sends us to proclaim.
In this passage, we discover four essential truths God wanted the world to know about Jesus—and four truths we still must share today.
1. God’s Word Is True
When Luke quotes Isaiah to describe John (Luke 3:4–6), he’s showing us something vital: God keeps His promises. What He spoke centuries earlier came to pass exactly as He said.
In a culture confused about truth, Christians must lovingly remind the world that truth exists, and God revealed it in Scripture. Not as a weapon, not as a sledgehammer, but as an act of love.
To love someone is to lead them toward truth—not away from it.
How to live this out this week:
- Open your Bible before you open your phone. Start your day anchored in truth.
- Choose one biblical truth you need to trust again, especially something you’ve been doubting—God’s faithfulness, His nearness, His forgiveness.
- Respond with grace. When a conversation around you embraces confusion or lies, be patient and kind—but don’t shrink back from truth.
2. Jesus Is Real
John wasn’t pointing people to a myth, an idea, or a spiritual symbol. He pointed to a real person: “Look! The Lamb of God” (John 1:29).
Jesus walked real dirt, spoke real words, touched real people, died a real death, and rose from a real tomb. Christianity doesn’t rest on feelings—but on the historical reality of Jesus.
How to live this out this week:
- Recenter your faith on the person of Jesus. Take time to pray specifically to Him as a living, present Savior.
- Tell one person what Jesus means to you personally. Not a debate—just a story of how a real Savior meets real needs.
- Reflect on His humanity. He knows hunger, loneliness, exhaustion, and grief. Bring your real emotions to Him.
3. Jesus Changes Lives—Not Religion, Not Rituals
Crowds flocked to John for baptism, but many came with the wrong motive: ritual without repentance. John warned them that baptism doesn’t change you—Jesus does.
True repentance shows up in transformed living. John gave simple examples:
- Share what you have
- Practice integrity
- Treat people justly
- Be content
Repentance isn’t about feeling bad—it’s about turning toward the Savior who makes new life possible.
How to live this out this week:
- Ask God to reveal one area you need to repent. A habit, an attitude, a relationship, a secret sin.
- Take one concrete step of obedience. Apologize. Delete the app. Set the boundary. Confess to a trusted believer.
- Serve someone with no expectation of return. Let generosity become the fruit of a changed life.
4. Jesus Is the Savior the World Needs
John made it clear: “I baptize with water, but One more powerful is coming.” Jesus alone baptizes with the Holy Spirit and fire. Jesus alone rescues. Jesus alone judges. Jesus alone saves.
Our mission isn’t to draw attention to ourselves; it’s to point people to Him—the only One who can forgive, restore, and redeem.
How to live this out this week:
- Pray for someone far from God by name every day. Ask God for an opportunity to speak hope into their life.
- Invite someone to church or your small group. Most people say yes when personally invited.
- Live sent. Start each morning asking, “Lord, who do You want me to encourage today?”
This Is Our Calling: Proclaim Jesus
John prepared the way.
We proclaim the way.
Jesus is true.
Jesus is real.
Jesus transforms.
Jesus saves.
And the world needs to know.
Let’s go tell them—lovingly, boldly, and joyfully.