Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 4

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Jesus & John are now 30 years old. We begin with John's bold and controversial ministry (the destiny of wheat and chaff) and Jesus' illogical request to be baptized (and why). Then we examine Satan's attacks against Jesus as he wandered in the desert for 40 days.

SESSION NOTES

I. Old Testament Prophesies Of The Coming Messiah That Were Well Known In Jesus' Day.
A. Isaiah 40:3-5
B. Malachi 3:1-4
C. Malachi 4:1-5

II. The Appearing Of John The Baptist.
A. Matthew 3:1-6
B. Mark 1:2-6
C. Luke 3:1-6

III. John's Testimony: The One Crying Out In The Wilderness.
A. John 1:19-24

IV. Introduction To The Pharisees & Sadducees / Trees Without Fruit.
A. Matthew 3:7-10
B. Luke 3:7-9

V. John's Description Of Behavior That's Consistent With Repentance.
A. Luke 3:10-15

VI. The Destiny Of Wheat & Chaff / Introduction To The Doctrine Of Baptism (Rebirth) In The Holy Spirit.
A. Matthew 3:11-12
B. Mark 1:7-8
C. Luke 3:16-17
D. John 1:24-28

VII. Luke Jumps Outside The Narrative To Forewarn The Reader Of John's Later Imprisonment.
A. Luke 3:18-20
B. Matthew 14:3-4

VIII. Jesus Shows Up To One Of John's Sermons.
A. John 1:29-31

IX. Jesus Asks For A Baptism Among The Transgressors.
A. Matthew 3:13-15
B. Mark 1:9
C. Isaiah 53:12

X. The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry: Commemorated By A Man, The Holy Spirit And His Holy Father.
A. Matthew 3:16-17
B. Mark 1:10-11
C. Luke 3:21-22

XI. John's Testimony Of What He Saw.
A. John 1:32-34

XII. The Holy Spirit Drives Jesus Into The Wilderness / A Quick Overview Of Satan's Resume.
A. Matthew 4:1-2
B. Mark 1:12-13
C. Luke 4:1-2

XIII. Satan Tempts Jesus With Pride And Hunger.
A. Matthew 4:3-4
B. Luke 4:3-4
C. Ephesians 6:17

XIV. Satan Tempts Jesus With Fear And Exhaustion.
A. Matthew 4:5-7
B. Luke 4:9-12

XV. Satan Tempts Jesus With Great Political Power And The Longing To End Human Suffering.
A. Matthew 4:8-10
B. Luke 4:5-8

XVI. Upon Jesus' Command, Satan Flees.
A. Matthew 4:11
B. Luke 4:13

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ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

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