Jesus and John

Matthew 3

Lars Anderson

January 1, 2023

1. Preparing Sinners for the Ministry of Jesus (v 1-12)

A. The Messenger: John the Baptizer

B. The Message: Repent and Be Baptized

C. The Motive: Readiness for the Kingdom of Heaven

D. The Messiah: The Greater Baptizer to Come

2. Preparing Jesus for His Ministry to Sinners (v 13-17)

A. The Divine Reason for Jesus’ Baptism

B. The Divine Reaction to Jesus’ Baptism

Application:

A. Be Ready: Bear Fruit of Repentance

B. Be Redeemed: Experience God’s Love in His Son