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Conclusions RE: Period 12 to 30 Yrs. 1. No Miracles 2. No Teaching / Proclamation 3. Left Home at Age of 30
Beginning of Public Ministry 16. The Preaching of John the Baptist - Matthew 3:1-12 - Mark1:1-8 - Luke 3:1-18 - John 1:28
John’s Message Included A call to repentance & baptism A promise of the Spirit
Accepted Rejected Acknowledged Sinners Those waiting for the Messiah Self Righteous Worldly
Beginning of Public Ministry 17. The Baptism of Jesus - Matthew 3:13-17 - Mark 1:9-11 - Luke 3:21-23
Why Jesus’ Baptism? Response of Obedience. Identify with Sins. Separation from His old life. Fulfill prophecy (Isa. 11:1-2; 42:1)
Beginning of Public Ministry 18. Jesus is Tempted in the Desert - Matthew 4:11 - Mark 1:12-13 - Luke 4:1-13
Tests Were To: Pride Idolatry Presumptuousness
Beginning of Public Ministry 19. John’s Witness Concerning Jesus - John 1:15-34
John testified about Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.’” - John 1:15
Beginning of Public Ministry 20. Jesus’ First Apostles - John 1:35-42
Beginning of Public Ministry 21. More Disciples in Galilee - John 1:43-52
Beginning of Public Ministry 22. First Miracle at Cana - John 2:1-12
End of First Galilean Ministry
Lessons 1. Preach Jesus as Lord
2. Obedience is Important Lessons 1. Preach Jesus as Lord 2. Obedience is Important
3. Start at Home! Lessons 2. Obedience is Important 1. Preach Jesus as Lord 2. Obedience is Important 3. Start at Home!