Straightening the Path

Straightening the Path

January 09, 2022 | David Deputy
Matthew 3:1-6

Series Information

The Life of Christ series harmonizes the gospel accounts of Jesus' life. In Ready, Set, Go!, the ministry of John the Baptist and Jesus' pre-ministry years are explored.

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Life of Christ: Straightening the Path (Matthew 3:1-6; Mark 1:2-7; Luke 3:1-6; John 1:19-23) 

About John (Mark 1:1-3, Luke 3:1-2, Matthew 3:4) 

1. John’s call is an old one-he was to   the way for the Messiah (Mark 1:1-3). 

2. John’s life and the gospel account were lent strength and   by Luke’s verifiable facts (Luke 3:1-2).  

3. John’s character (Matthew 3:4) 

  • He wore camel hair and leather garments. 
  • He ate locusts and honey. 

4. Application (Ephesians 2:8-10): We have been given a mission: to   the path to Christ through the message of the gospel.  

 John’s Message (Matthew 3:1-2, Mark 1:4) 

1. Baptism - to change  , appearance or even relationships 

2.   – to change one’s mind 

3. Forgiveness – to send away or to   

 John’s Mission Field (Matthew 3:4-7a) 

1. The  of society 

2. The  

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