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Matthew 3:1-17

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The Work of John: 3:1-12• Isaiah’s Prophecy

• John’s Lifestyle

• John’s Teaching & Baptism

• His words about Jesus

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The Work of John: 3:1-12• “Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

Gr. eggizo “to draw or come near to, to approach.” cf. Mt 4:17; 10:7; Luke 10:9-11

– Kingdom was established (cf. Col 1:13-14).

• “One crying in the wilderness” (Isaiah 40:1-3). Mt 11:13-14; Mal 4:4-6

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The Work of John: 3:1-12• John’s Lifestyle.

– Clothing & temperance (Mt 3:4; 10:18).

• Teaching & baptism (Mt 3:5-10; cf. Luke 3:7-20).

– Baptism of repentance (cf. Mk 1:4; Acts 19:4). Jew baptized proselytes before

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The Work of John: 3:1-12• Words about Jesus.

– Will baptize with water & fire.

– Sandals – Carry (Mt 3:11); Loosen (Mk 1:7).

– Winnowing fan (Mt 3:12).

– Lamb of God (John 1:35-36).

– He must increase (John 3:26-30).

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The Baptism of Jesus: 3:13-17

• Why was Jesus baptized?

• The Spirit in the form of a dove

• The voice from Heaven

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The Baptism of Jesus: 2:13-23• “To fulfill all righteousness.”

– It was right for Jews to accept John’s baptism (cf. Mt 17:24-27).

• Spirit of God descending. (Acts 10:38).

• Voice from heaven. (Mt 17:5; II Pet 1:17).

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Next Week:

Matthew 4:1-25