Today we are still making our way to the cross. Next week we will talk about the
empty tomb. Most of the people following Jesus at the time wanted an earthly Kingdom.
They were not expecting their king to go to the cross. Our expectations get in the way of
most of what God wants to do in our lives. We think it would be best if God did what we
think he should do instead of doing what he knows to be best. Well known biblical
characters were no exception. John the Baptist is no exception.