Matthew 11:11:
Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Notes on Matthew 11:11:
Moses was a great prophet who gave the Law. Elijah and Elisha were great prophets who did miracles. Isaiah was a great prophet who foretold Jesus’ crucifixion. John the Baptist is the greatest prophet because he was the one who got to introduce Jesus to the world IN PERSON.
But YOU have far more than any of these great men ever had. These great men were all sinners. The new birth was not available to them. Think what they would have given to get 24/7 access to the Holy of Holies that you now have because of Jesus’ blood! They never knew God as Father the way that you do. They could not pray out mysteries in other tongues as you can. They had no access to the many other Church Age blessings (see Who You Are and What You Have).
A three-year-old girl who gets saved has MORE than John the Baptist ever had! And so do you.
See also:
Who You Are and What You Have
Objection: The New Testament Emphasizes Spiritual Blessings, Not Material Blessings