2. God sent John to teach and to baptize. John baptized Jesus. Lesson 32

3. 1. Introduction 2. John was God’s messenger to Israel. Matthew 3:1-2

14. 2. John was God’s messenger to Israel. Isaiah 40:3 Matthew 3:3 Matthew 3:4 3. Many Jews believed God’s message through John. Matthew 3:5-6

15. 4. John addressed the proud, unrepentant religious leaders. Matthew 3:7 Pharisees Sadducees Scribes

16. 4. John addressed the proud, unrepentant religious leaders. Matthew 3:7...God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 Matthew 3:8 Matthew 3:9

22. 4. John addressed the proud, unrepentant religious leaders. Matthew 3:10 5. John taught about the Deliverer. Matthew 3:11 Matthew 3:12

23. 6. John baptized Jesus. Matthew 3:13-17 Matthew 3:17 7. John told the people who Jesus was. John 1:29 John 1:30-34 8. Conclusion