- Based on verses 1 & 2, what main point is the author trying to convey about Jesus?
- What is a baptism of repentance?
- What other person in the Bible was dressed similarly to John the Baptist?
- Why did John the Baptist consider himself unworthy to untie the straps of the one coming after him (aka Jesus)?
- What was the differences between John’s baptism and the baptism Jesus would bring?
- Why did Jesus need to be baptized if he was the righteous son of God?
- Why did the Spirit drive Jesus into the wilderness? What occurred there and why was it significant? (See also Matthew 4 for additional insight)
Application:
- How does the truth of Jesus Christ as the son of God change the way I live my life?
- How can I adopt the same attitude of humility as John the Baptist when it comes to leading or participating in ministry or the general life of my church family?
- What can I learn about how Jesus resisted temptation in the wilderness that I coulda apply to my own walk of faith?
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