Sermon for the Christian Funeral of Michael John Bachmann

Jesus’ friend and cousin, John the Baptist, was put in prison for a long time. King Herod put John there for no good reason – his wife was mad that John’s preaching had called her and her husband out on their sinful relationship. John was a preacher well-liked by many and was willing to speak truth to power. This put him into prison. So he sent messengers to Jesus, asking if he really was the Messiah. How could Jesus save the world if his very close friend and relative was rotting in prison. Shouldn’t someone do something about this wickedness?