1. Identity…

2. Luke 3: 1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Iturea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, God’s word came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3He went into all the vicinity of the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, 4as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah:

3. Luke 3: 1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Iturea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, God’s word came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3He went into all the vicinity of the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, 4as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah:

4. A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make His paths straight! 5Every valley will be filled, and every mountain and hill will be made low; the crooked will become straight, the rough ways smooth, 6and everyone will see the salvation of God.

5. A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make His paths straight! 5Every valley will be filled, and every mountain and hill will be made low; the crooked will become straight, the rough ways smooth, 6and everyone will see the salvation of God.

6. My Beloved Son
Part 3:
According to Dr. Luke

7. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

8. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

9. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

10. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

11. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

12. 18Then, along with many other exhortations, he proclaimed good news to the people. 19But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and all the evil things he had done, 20Herod added this to everything else - he locked up John in prison.

13. 18Then, along with many other exhortations, he proclaimed good news to the people. 19But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and all the evil things he had done, 20Herod added this to everything else - he locked up John in prison.

14. 18Then, along with many other exhortations, he proclaimed good news to the people. 19But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and all the evil things he had done, 20Herod added this to everything else - he locked up John in prison.

15. 21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized
21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

16. 21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized
21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

17. 21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized
21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

18. 21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized
21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

19. 23As he began His ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli, 24son of Matthat, son of Levi… 30 … son of David… 38son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.

20. 23As he began His ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli, 24son of Matthat, son of Levi… 30 … son of David… 38son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.

21. 23As he began His ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli, 24son of Matthat, son of Levi… 30 … son of David… 38son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.

22. 23As he began His ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli, 24son of Matthat, son of Levi… 30 … son of David… 38son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.

23. 23As he began His ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli, 24son of Matthat, son of Levi… 30 … son of David… 38son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.

24. 23As he began His ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli, 24son of Matthat, son of Levi… 30 … son of David… 38son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.

25. 23As he began His ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli, 24son of Matthat, son of Levi… 30 … son of David… 38son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.

26. 23As he began His ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli, 24son of Matthat, son of Levi… 30 … son of David… 38son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.

27. 23As he began His ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli, 24son of Matthat, son of Levi… 30 … son of David… 38son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.

28. 23As he began His ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli, 24son of Matthat, son of Levi… 30 … son of David… 38son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.

29. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

30. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

31. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

32. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

33. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

34. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

35. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

36. Luke 3:  15Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. 16John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

37. “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

43. “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”

44. 21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized
21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

45. 21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized
21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

46. 21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized
21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

47. 21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized
21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

48. 21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized
21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

49. 21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized
21When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

50. “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.”