1. 3
Beginning of Ministry

2. Conclusions RE: Period 12 to 30 Yrs.
1. No Miracles 2. No Teaching / Proclamation 3. Left Home at Age of 30

3. Beginning of Public Ministry
16. The Preaching of John the Baptist
- Matthew 3: Mark1: Luke 3: John 1:28

4. John’s Message Included
A call to repentance & baptism
A promise of the Spirit

5. Accepted Rejected Acknowledged Sinners Those waiting for the Messiah
Self Righteous
Worldly

6. Beginning of Public Ministry
17. The Baptism of Jesus
- Matthew 3: Mark 1: Luke 3:21-23

7. Why Jesus’ Baptism?
Response of Obedience.
Identify with Sins.
Separation from His old life.
Fulfill prophecy (Isa. 11:1-2; 42:1)

8. Beginning of Public Ministry
18. Jesus is Tempted in the Desert
- Matthew 4:11 - Mark 1: Luke 4:1-13

9. Tests Were To:
Pride
Idolatry
Presumptuousness

10. Beginning of Public Ministry
19. John’s Witness Concerning Jesus
- John 1:15-34

11. 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

12. Beginning of Public Ministry
20. Jesus’ First Apostles
- John 1:35-42

13. Beginning of Public Ministry
21. More Disciples in Galilee
- John 1:43-52

14. Beginning of Public Ministry
22. First Miracle at Cana
- John 2:1-12

15. End of First Galilean Ministry

16. Lessons
1. Preach Jesus as Lord

17. 2. Obedience is Important
Lessons
1. Preach Jesus as Lord
2. Obedience is Important

18. 3. Start at Home! Lessons 2. Obedience is Important
1. Preach Jesus as Lord
2. Obedience is Important
3. Start at Home!