Matthew Chapter 3
OMNIPOTENT
vs. 1-3
God empowers John
Preaching the Word
Isaiah 40:3; Romans 1:16
vs. 4-6
Cloak, Belt, Food
Jerusalem, Judea, Jordan
Humility of John
vs. 7-10
Who warned you?
Bear good Fruit
Power in Obedience
God empowers us expecting us to
DENY SELF
God expects us to be humble and
TAKE UP CROSS
God expects us to bear good fruit by
FOLLOWING HIM
vs. 11-12
Baptizes with Holy Spirit & Fire
Malachi 3:1-3
1 Corinthians 3:13; Revelation 11:4-5
vs.13-15
John prevented
Jesus insisted
Humility of Christ
vs. 16-17
My son in whom I
am well Pleased
Good Fruit