 that because of this work of Christ in John's life, the Lord entrusted to him one of the greatest earthly responsibilities a man could be entrusted with. We'll see that together as we read God's word this morning and remind ourselves that we, although some of us are young and old, brash disciples of Jesus, it's our desire to truly be humble servants of his as we walk and serve him and follow him. Would you please stand as we are on the reading of God's word this morning in Luke?