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Discover the powerful biblical prophecy fulfilled in Jesus Christ. In this message, we dive deep into Malachi 3:1 and explore the incredible promise of the “forerunner” who would prepare the way for the Lord Himself. Who was this messenger? None other than John the Baptist — and the One he prepared the way for is Jesus, God incarnate!

Key Topics:
1. Malachi 3:1 Explained: "Behold, I send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple." Why this verse proves the Messiah had to come before the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD.

2. John the Baptist as the Forerunner: How John fulfilled the prophecy by preparing the hearts of the people for Jesus’ ministry.

3. Jesus is God Revealed in the Gospel of Mark: See the growing evidence in Mark — authority over demons, power to teach with divine authority, calming the storm — all building the case that Jesus is fully God.

4. Daniel 9 Prophecy Connection: The exact timing of the Messiah’s arrival and the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by the Romans.

5. Who is Jesus Really? Debunking common misconceptions:
• Was Jesus just a good man?
• Was He only a prophet?
• Was He “all God” and the Father and Spirit don’t exist?
The Gospels give the clearest, most reliable answer.

6. John the Baptist’s Powerful Testimony (John 1:29–34):
• “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”
• Connection to Isaiah 53:6 — the suffering servant who bears our sins.
• “After me comes a man who ranks before me, because He was before me” (even though John was born first!).
• “I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.”

This message will strengthen your faith, equip you to answer skeptics, and show why Jesus is the promised Messiah who came at exactly the right time — before the temple was destroyed, just as the prophets foretold. Whether you're a new believer, a longtime Christian, or just curious about what the Bible really says about Jesus, this message will inspire and inform you.

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8725 E Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85710

EAST Service times:
Saturdays 6pm
Sundays 10am
Wednesdays 6pm

WEST campus
5170 S Julian Drive, Tucson, AZ 85706

WEST service times:
Sundays 8:45am and 11:15am
Wednesdays 7:15pm

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