MATTHEW 3
8 Outlines
Matthew 3:1-12
WHEN JOHN CAME
Johns Coming was:
A WAKEUP THAT WAS NEEDED Vss. 1-2
A WORD THAT WAS FULFILLED Vss. 3-4
A WORK THAT WAS FRUITFUL Vss. 5-6
A WARNING THAT WAS DIRECT Vss. 7-10
A WITNESS THAT WAS MESSIANIC Vss. 11-12
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THE NEED OF REPENTANCE
REPENTANCE IS NECESSARY:
1.
BECAUSE
THE
2.
BECAUSE
THE LORDS PATHS NEED TO BE STRAIGHT (INTO OUR HEARTS) Vss. 4-6
3.
BECAUSE
OF SPIRITUAL PRIDE Vss. 7-9
4.
BECAUSE
OF COMING JUDGMENT Vss. 10-12
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LISTEN TO JOHN
John was the prophet assigned to being the forerunner
of the Lord Jesus. He cried out to the
Jewish people that they should "Prepare ye the way off the Lord, make his
paths straight." We should listen
to John today as we hear him:
CRYING FOR REPENTANCE Vss. 1-6
John was calling for repentance. Baptism was the
symbol of the repentance these Jews were experiencing. Today, Baptism is for believers in the Lord
Jesus Christ after coming to Christ as Savior (Matthew 28:19-20.) However, we are never beyond need of
repentance, and should be ready to turn away from all evil, so we can have
closer fellowship with our Lord. Psalm
66:18, 1 John 1:9
WARNING THE RELIGIOUS Vss. 7-10
The Pharisees, especially, were known for being very
religious. John called upon them to give
up their hypocrisy and repent. Many
Christians appear very devout but harbor inner sins. It is time to give them
up, and live truly Godly lives. James 4:7-20
PROMISING RENEWAL Vss. 11-12
Jesus did baptize with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2) and
does baptize each new Christian with the Holy Spirit today (1 Corinthians
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THE MINISTRY OF JOHN
A PREDICTED MINISTRY -
Vss. 1-3
A PRODUCTIVE MINISTRY -
Vss. 4-6
A POINTED MINISTRY -
Vss. 7-10
John was strong towards those
who needed it most.
A PROPHETIC MINISTRY -
Vss. 11-12
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MEET JOHN
JOHN'S MINISTRY - Vss.
1-6
JOHN'S MESSAGE - Vss.
7-10
JOHN'S MASTER - Vss.
11-12
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Matthew 3:13-17
MEET THE TRINITY
There are people today
who would like to remove the doctrine of the Trinity from Christianity. When
they do, the whole building called our faith comes tumbling
down. The doctrine of the Trinity is part of the structure of our faith.
Without it, we do not have Biblical Christianity.
When we think of the
word Trinity, we think of the Biblical teaching that God is "three in one
and one in three". Although the word "Trinity" is not found in
the Bible, the doctrine of the Trinity is. Don't panic if you do not fully
understand how there can be one God, and yet three persons in the Godhead. No
human being can fully comprehend the doctrine of the Trinity.
In this passage we are
examining the Baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is an important passage
because it is here that we find the Trinity presented together. Jesus the Son
of God is baptized. The Holy Spirit descends upon him in the form of a dove.
God the Father gives his approval from Heaven.
This scene reminds me of
some of the ways God the Trinity is involved in the lives of true Christians.
GOD WITH ME -
IDENTIFICATION
Jesus is God with us -
God identifying with man.
Instead of remaining
aloof from his creation, Jesus Christ who for all eternity has been and ever
will be the Son of God, came to earth, identifying
with man.
Jesus identified with us
in his BIRTH. Matthew 1:20-23
Jesus identified with us
in his BAPTISM. Matthew 3:13-15
Jesus identified with us
through his BLOOD. 1 Peter 1:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:21
Jesus identifies with us
in the
Jesus identifies with us
in BEREAVEMENT. Isaiah 53:3, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:35-39
GOD IN ME - INDWELLING -
Vs. 16
The Holy Spirit is God
in us - God indwelling man
Because Jesus was the
perfect man, the God-Man, He did things the way we should do them. He was our
example. All that Jesus did as a man on
earth was done in the power of the Holy Spirit. This is fulfillment of the
prophecy of Isaiah 61:1. John promised that Jesus would baptize with the
Spirit. Matthew
There is PRESENCE.
Romans 8:9 (The Holy Spirit Indwells)
There is POWER. Acts 1:8
There is PRODUCTION.
Ephesians 5:18-21, Galatians 5:22-23
There is PRAYER. Romans
8:26
GOD OVER ME -
INVOLVEMENT - Vs. 17
The Father is God over
us - God involving Himself with man.
God the Father is
present as He always is. He is involved in the life of the perfect man. He is
also involved in the life of the Christian.
God's AUTHORITY -
"This is"
One of the greatest
reasons for Godly Christian behavior is God's authority in my life.
God's AFFECTION -
"My Beloved Son"
We too are God's beloved
children if we know Christ. John
God's APPROVAL -
"In Whom I am well pleased."
The perfect man had
approval from God.
We, as His children, can
also have his approval.
As Jesus pleased God,
God approved.
As we please God, God
approves.
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BAPTISM!
A SPECIAL REQUEST - Vs.
13
Jesus wanted to be
baptized.
A STEADY RESISTANCE -
Vs. 14
Knowing the identity of
Jesus, John realized that Jesus should be baptizing him.
A SUBSTANTIAL REASON -
Vs. 15
Jesus said that He must
be baptized to fulfill all righteousness.
A SUPERNATURAL RESPONSE
- Vss. 16-17
God, the Spirit,
descended on Jesus in the form of a dove. Vs. 16
God, the Father, spoke
from Heaven, giving His approval. Vs. 17
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Matthew 3:17-25
A GREAT START
It's important to get a
good start on a project or ministry that God has called you to.
Our Lord Jesus got off
to a great start on His ministry.
JESUS' MESSAGE - Vs. 17
The message was a call
to repentance because the
JESUS' MANDATE - Vss.
18-22
Jesus called Peter,
Andrew, James and John as disciples. They were to follow Him. He would make them
"fishers of men".
JESUS' MINISTRY - Vss.
23-25
1. Teaching
2. Preaching
3. Healing