Focus Scripture:

From that time on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’ —Matthew 4:17 (NIV)

Bible Engagement: Week 27, Gospels/Life of Jesus

Tier 1: Matthew 3-4 Baptism of Jesus, temptation
Tier 2: Matthew 3-4; Luke 4
Tier 3: Matthew 3-4; Luke 3-5

Tier 1 Questions

John the Baptist, Jesus’s cousin, preached “

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, for the

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of heaven is near.” (Matthew 3:1-2)
John baptized with

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, but he said Jesus would baptize with the

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and fire. (Matthew 3:11)
Describe how the presence of the Holy Spirit and God the Father were revealed at Jesus’s baptism. (Matthew 3:16-17) Note: Jesus did not sin (2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22; 1 John 3:5) so he did not need to repent. His baptism was an act of ceremonial cleansing to prepare for his ministry.
What did Jesus do after he called the first disciples? (Matthew 4:23-24)

John the Baptist, Jesus’s cousin, preached “

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, for the

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of heaven is near.” (Matthew 3:1-2)
John baptized with

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, but he said Jesus would baptize with the

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and fire. (Matthew 3:11)
Describe how the presence of the Holy Spirit and God the Father were revealed at Jesus’s baptism. (Matthew 3:16-17) Note: Jesus did not sin (2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22; 1 John 3:5) so he did not need to repent. His baptism was an act of ceremonial cleansing to prepare for his ministry.
What did Jesus do after he called the first disciples? (Matthew 4:23-24)
In the synagogue of his hometown, Jesus read Isaiah 61:1-2, proclaimed that he fulfilled it, and sat down. How did the people respond? (Luke 4:16-19)

To repent means to turn away from sin. Is there anything you need to repent today? Confess it to Jesus and ask Him to help you turn away from the sin and towards Him.