1. Christ’s Baptism & Beginning of Ministry

2. Refer to YouCat Notes #87- 89 Matthew 3-4 Mark 1: 1-13 Luke 4: 1-14 John 1:1-13

3. A. Jesus’ Baptism 1. Why was Jesus Baptized? a. b. 2. Old Testament References a. b. c. He descended into the Water (our history) He raises us up out of our sins (water Holy) Genesis 1—The Spirit above the waters Genesis 6-9—Noah’s Ark Genesis 15— the Parting of the Red Sea

5. 3. Who is John? a. His story (Luke 1) 1. 2. 3. b. Old Testament background for John 1. The Prophet Elijah 2. Isaiah 40:3—voice in wilderness

6. 3. Who is John? a. His story (Luke 1) 1. 2. 3. b. Old Testament background for John 1. The Prophet Elijah 2. Isaiah 40:3—voice in wilderness

8. A. Jesus’ Baptism 1. Why was Jesus Baptized? 2. Old Testament References B. The Temptations 1. Stone to Bread a. pleasures/ desires of the flesh b. focus on material needs 1) temptation to ignore the spiritual 2) Temptation to fear, distrust 2. The Kingdoms of the world

9. a. Idolatry b. Power (even for good) 3. Tempting God a. Presumption—assuming God will do something for me just because I want it—different from asking b. Entitlement—You ‘owe’ me this, God