1. The Life Of Christ Lesson Four – The Beginning Of Christ’s Ministry
Jesus’ First Disciples – John 1:35-51
Jesus’ First Miracle – John 2:1-11
Jesus Cleanses the Temple – John 2:13-25
Jesus and Nicodemus – John 3:1-21
John’s Second Testimony – John 3:22-36

2. John’s Second Testimony John 3:22-36
Verses –
John recognized that this is from heaven.
I told you that “I have been sent ahead of Him.”
Not a cause of concern but a cause to rejoice.
It’s Jesus’ time – He must increase. I have done what was my mission – I must decrease.

3. John’s Second Testimony John 3:22-36
Verses 31-36
John said: Jesus is divine, I am but human flesh. Jesus is above all. Matthew 28:18; 11:27
Jesus is a witness of what He speaks.
Jesus speaks the words of God.
We need to believe Him.

4. Review Questions Lesson 1
Where are the genealogies of Jesus found and what are the differences?
Where do we read of John the Baptist’s parents? What are their names and what do we know of them? How were they informed of their child to come?
How were Joseph and Mary first told about the birth of Jesus and how? Where do we read about each? What was the reaction to the news by each?

5. Review Questions Lesson 2
Who were the first to hear the good news of the birth of the Son of God? Who told them and what titles were used to describe Him? Where do we read this?
Who else visited Jesus after His birth? How long after his birth? Where do we read of these visits?
At what age was Jesus when we first read of Him going to the temple for the Passover feast? What did Jesus do while He was there? What did Jesus say to His parents? In what ways did Jesus continue to grow?
Luke 2:1-20
Savior
Christ
The Lord
After Jesus birth: Simeon; Anna; Magi – Luke 2:25-35 “…seen Your salvation… a light for revelation to the Gentiles”. Anna gve thanks speak to all waiting for the redemption.
Age 12, sitting, listening, asking, answering – Did you not know I had to be in My Fathers house or about His business.

6. Review Questions Lesson 3
What was the mission or purpose of John the Baptist? What was the purpose of John’s baptism? What did he ask of those who came to be baptized by him? What did John warn of?
What did John say when Jesus came to be baptized by him? What was Jesus response? What happened when Jesus came up out of the water? How many times did God speak from heaven to His Son?
When did Satan tempt Jesus in the wilderness? What were the 3 specific temptations and how did they tempt Jesus? Why is it important for us? How did Jesus begin each response to Satan?
What was John’s witness concerning Jesus and where do we read of it?
Crying in the wilderness make straight the paths of the Lord, turn the hearts of men; prepare the way of the Lord. Repent for the kingdom is at hand. Foretell the work of Jesus. Bring forth fruit worthy of repentance, Luke 3:1-20. Warned of Judgement.
I have need to be baptized by you. Permit it… fulfill all righteousness
3 times, Matthew 17:5; John 12:28
John 1:19 – this is He
John 1:34 – I have seen and borne witness that this is the Son of God.