Matthew Chapter 3 Outline
I. John the Baptist Preaches of Jesus (vv. 1-12)
A. Very modest means of living (v. 4)
1. Clothed in camels hair with leather belt
2. Food was locust and wild honey
B. Preached in wilderness of Judea (v. 1)
C. Preached a new message to the Jews (vv. 2,5-6,7-9,11a)
1. Message of repentance (vv. 2,8)
2. Necessity of baptism for repentance (vv. 6,11a)
3. Jews could not lean upon their lineage (vv. 7-9)
D. Preached foretelling of the One to come & His Kingdom (vv. 2-3,10-12)
1. This kingdom was at hand! Near! (v. 2)
2. Isaiah prophesied of John and the One following (v. 3)
3. He would baptize with Holy Spirit and fire (v. 11)
4. John admitted superiority of One following (v. 11)
5. He would be the judge (vv. 10,12)
II. John Baptizes Jesus (vv. 13-17)
A. Jesus reached out to John to be baptized (vv. 13-15)
1. John tries to stop His request (v. 14)
2. Feels unworthy (v. 14)
3. Jesus states it must be done to fulfill all righteousness (v. 15)
B. John Baptizes Jesus (vv. 15-17)
1. As they arose from the water the heaves open (v. 16)
2. Spirit of God descends (v. 16)
3. God speaks of His approval and love for Jesus, His Son (v. 17)