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The Preparation of The Messiah
In Matthew’s account of Jesus’ life here on earth he skips over the next 30 years or so and picks up with an introduction of John the Baptist (vv. 1-6). We find John preaching in the Judean wilderness which is along the western shore of the Dead Sea. He was a son of Zacharias and …

The Pharisees and Sadducees
We find John rebuking the Pharisees and Sadducees. The Pharisees were the most influential of the Jewish sects of that day. They were usually orthodox in doctrine and followed good qualities: They knew the Scriptures - Matthew 23:2They tithed - Luke 18:12They fasted - Matthew 9:1 …

The Baptism of Christ
We find Jesus going south from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized (v.13). When John learns that Jesus wants to be baptized he doesn’t want to do it because he feels unworthy (v. 14). Jesus says it is necessary to fulfil what God wants us to do (v. 15).Why do you thi …