The temptation and triumph of Jesus not only proves He is Israel's Messiah-King, it also lays down a pattern of faithfulness for all children of God to follow.

If John was offering a baptism of repentance in regard to sin and faith in regard to the coming Messiah-King ... then why did Jesus come to be baptized--

The Lord blesses His people so that His praises will be sung among all people.

If John was offering a baptism of repentance in regard to sin and faith in regard to the coming Messiah-King ... then why did Jesus come to be baptized?

The Lord blesses His people so that His praises will be sung among all people.

PART 2 - John the Baptist offers an enduring and needful message- because Messiah-King Jesus is coming, you must repent.

PART 1 - John the Baptist comes proclaiming the nearness of the kingdom of heaven, preparing the way for the promised Messiah-King.

PART 2 - John the Baptist offers an enduring and needful message: because Messiah-King Jesus is coming, you must repent.

PART 1 - John the Baptist comes proclaiming the nearness of the kingdom of heaven, preparing the way for the promised Messiah-King.

Matthew intends for his readers to see the story of Jesus' life and ministry as an extension of the story God has been telling from the beginning.