John the Baptist prepares the Way (Matt; Mark; Luke; John)
The baptism of Jesus (Matt; Mark; Luke; John)
The Word made flesh
Kingdom of Heaven
The Trinity: Father, Son, Holy Spirit
John the Baptist
Baptism by water
Baptism by Holy Spirit
Baptism of repentance
Fire
Preaching
Gospel
Salvation
Wrath of God
Lamb of God
Son of God
Repentance
Holiness
Judgment
Glory
Heaven
Obedience
Sin
Law
Grace
Truth
Matthew 3:2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Luke 3:3 And he (John the Baptist) came into all the district around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins;
Matthew 3:4-6 Now John himself had a garment of camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea and all the district around the Jordan; 6 and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.
Matthew 3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
John 1:29 The next day he *saw Jesus coming to him and *said, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
John 1:34 "I myself have seen, and have testified that this is the Son of God."
Luke 3:21-22 Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, "You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased."
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.
John the Baptist Prepares the Way (Matt; Mark; Luke; John)
What does it mean to repent?
Why was John so harsh with the religious leaders of his day?
What was John trying to communicate by using the word "fire" three times in this passage?
What is the difference between God's discipline and God's punishment?
What kind of fruit or character do repentant people produce?
The Baptism of Jesus (Matt; Mark; Luke; John)
If God spoke in an audible voice about you today. What might He say?
What does this passage show about God's triune (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) nature?
What do we tell the world by being baptized?
What pleases God?
How are you able to please God?
What needs to change this week in order for you to see the Spirit of God work in and through your life?
J. Vernon McGee Outline of the Gospel of Mark (Great to get an overview of Mark)
In the winter of 2019 I had the privilege of baptizing 25 people in the Jordan River at the location believed to be the area Jesus was baptized. There are a couple places that could be the spot, this one was just above the Dead Sea near Jericho.
Here is where the Holy Spirit has opportunity to bring great revelation and transformation in your life--in reflection and obedience to what you have been reading and studying in God's Word today. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how you can respond in obedience to the devotion today. Use the following questions to prompt you.
Is there a...
SIN to confess?
PROMISE to claim?
ATTITUDE to change?
COMMAND to obey?
EXAMPLE to follow?
PRAYER to pray?
ERROR to avoid?
TRUTH to believe?
SOMETHING for which to praise God?