Matthew Chapter 3
Matthew Chapter 3 introduces John the Baptist, who is preaching in the wilderness and telling people to repent because the kingdom of God is near. He baptizes people in the Jordan River as a sign of their repentance. John also tells them that someone greater than him is coming. Then, Jesus comes to John to be baptized, and when He does, the heavens open, and God’s voice says, “This is my Son, whom I love.”
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Key events from Matthew Chapter 3
John the Baptist begins preaching
John the Baptist appears in the wilderness, calling people to repent and turn back to God because the kingdom of heaven is near. His message prepares the way for Jesus.
People come to be baptized
Many people from Jerusalem and Judea come to John to be baptized in the Jordan River as a sign of their repentance and desire to be cleansed from their sins.
John warns the Pharisees and Sadducees
When religious leaders like the Pharisees and Sadducees come to see John, he warns them not to rely on their heritage alone. He tells them to produce good fruit that shows true repentance.
John speaks of someone greater
John tells the people that while he baptizes with water, the one coming after him (Jesus) will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire, and He will be far greater than John.
Jesus is baptized
Jesus comes to John to be baptized in the Jordan River. As Jesus comes up from the water, the heavens open, and God’s voice declares, “This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.”
Matthew Chapter 3
Matthew Chapter 3 introduces John the Baptist, who is preaching in the wilderness and telling people to repent because the kingdom of God is near. He baptizes people in the Jordan River as a sign of their repentance. John also tells them that someone greater than him is coming. Then, Jesus comes to John to be baptized, and when He does, the heavens open, and God’s voice says, “This is my Son, whom I love.”
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Chapter Snapshot
Key events from Matthew Chapter 3
John the Baptist begins preaching
John the Baptist appears in the wilderness, calling people to repent and turn back to God because the kingdom of heaven is near. His message prepares the way for Jesus.
People come to be baptized
Many people from Jerusalem and Judea come to John to be baptized in the Jordan River as a sign of their repentance and desire to be cleansed from their sins.
John warns the Pharisees and Sadducees
When religious leaders like the Pharisees and Sadducees come to see John, he warns them not to rely on their heritage alone. He tells them to produce good fruit that shows true repentance.
John speaks of someone greater
John tells the people that while he baptizes with water, the one coming after him (Jesus) will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire, and He will be far greater than John.
Jesus is baptized
Jesus comes to John to be baptized in the Jordan River. As Jesus comes up from the water, the heavens open, and God’s voice declares, “This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.”
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Think about what you just watched in Matthew Chapter 3 and use these questions to help you dig deeper into the story. They’ll show you how Jesus’ mission is starting to take shape through His baptism.
Let's talk about it!
Think about what you just watched in Matthew Chapter 3 and use these questions to help you dig deeper into the story. They’ll show you how Jesus’ mission is starting to take shape through His baptism.
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