Christ’s Baptism & Beginning of Ministry

Refer to YouCat Notes #87- 89

Matthew 3-4Mark 1: 1-13Luke 4: 1-14John 1:1-13

A. Jesus’ Baptism1. Why was Jesus Baptized?

a.b.

2. Old Testament Referencesa.b.c.

He descended into the Water (our history)

He raises us up out of our sins (water Holy)

Genesis 1—The Spirit above the waters

Genesis 6-9—Noah’s Ark

Genesis 15— the Parting of the Red Sea

3. Who is John?a. His story (Luke 1)

1. 2. 3.

b. Old Testament background for John1. The Prophet Elijah2. Isaiah 40:3—voice in wilderness

3. Who is John?a. His story (Luke 1)

1. 2. 3.

b. Old Testament background for John1. The Prophet Elijah2. Isaiah 40:3—voice in wilderness

A. Jesus’ Baptism1. Why was Jesus Baptized?2. Old Testament References

B. The Temptations1. Stone to Bread

a. pleasures/ desires of the fleshb. focus on material needs

1) temptation to ignore the spiritual

2) Temptation to fear, distrust

2. The Kingdoms of the world

2. The Kingdoms of the worlda. Idolatryb. Power (even for good)

3. Tempting Goda. Presumption—assuming God will do

something for me just because I want it—different from asking

b. Entitlement—You ‘owe’ me this, God