Enjoying the Reign of Christ
The King Revealed
Matthew 3:1-17
January 12, 2025
Sermon Question
How Is Christ Revealed as King?
King Jesus Is Revealed by the Witness of Three; those who
The Witness of
The Man
His Mission
His Message
First, John Calls People to Repentance
Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near. —Matthew 3:1 (NIV)
Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. —Matthew 3:8 (NIV)
Next, John Points People to Jesus
After me comes one who is more powerful than I. —Matthew 3:11 (NIV)
My Response! What should I do?
The Witness of the
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. —Matthew 3:16 (NIV)
The Witness of
And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” —Matthew 3:17 (NIV)
Next Step! Pray the Scripture.
Heavenly Father, Give me your Spirit, the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that I may grow in my knowledge of Your Son, Jesus as my Savior and Lord. Open the eyes of my heart so that I may know the hope to which You have called me, the richness of Your glorious inheritance in Your holy people, and Your exceedingly great power at work in me to both desire and do that which brings glory to Your Name. In the name of Jesus my Savior, Amen.
[Ephesians 1:17–19; 2 Peter 3:18; Philippians 2:13; and 1 Timothy 2:1-4]
Open It!
Who has been the most influential pastor in your life? How did their preaching and life influence you?
Consider It!
What was John’s mission and message (3:1-3)?
How do you think John’s message of repentance prepares the way for King Jesus?
What was unique about John (3:4)?
Why do you think people were drawn to him (3:5)?
The religious leaders considered themselves to be children of Abraham. How were they abusing this privilege (3:7-10)?
How do people today abuse their rights as children of God?
What does it mean to produce fruit in keeping with repentance (3:8)? Give some examples of the kind of fruit should be evident in the life Christians who have turned from their sin and trusted Jesus.
What did John teach about the similarity and differences of his ministry of baptism and the baptism Jesus would administer (3:11-12)?
What was the significance of the dove and the voice from heaven (3:16-17)
Live It!
What does repentance require of you? What fruit of repentance needs to be seen in your life?
Think about the people in your life that help in finding Jesus.
What rough places need to be made smooth, or obstacles removed to prepare the way to Jesus?
How might God use you to prepare the way to help them find and follow Jesus?