People
He preached in the wilderness of Judea, calling people to repent.
John the Baptist
John the Baptist preached in this region.
the wilderness of Judea
John wore a garment of this many materials.
two (camel’s hair and a leather belt)
The heavens did this when Jesus was baptized.
"opened"
Matthew 5:11
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
He came from Galilee to be baptized by John.
Jesus
People were baptized by John in this river.
the Jordan River
John’s food consisted of these two items.
locusts and wild honey
This descended like a dove and rested on Jesus.
the Spirit of God (Holy Spirit)
Matthew 4:4
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
John called this group a "brood of vipers" when they came to his baptism.
Pharisees and Sadducees
Jesus came from this region to be baptized.
Galilee
John mentions this many types of baptism in his speech.
three (water, Holy Spirit, and fire)
This was heard from heaven after Jesus was baptized.
a voice from heaven
Matthew 12:37
For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
This prophet's words were fulfilled by John the Baptist's ministry.
Isaiah
People came from Jerusalem, all Judea, and this area to hear John.
the whole region of the Jordan
John refers to this many groups coming to his baptism.
two (Pharisees and Sadducees)
The voice from heaven declared this about Jesus.
"This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased"
Matthew 7:11
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
John said he was not worthy to carry the sandals of this person.
the one coming after John (Jesus)
John’s ministry fulfilled the prophecy, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness.” Name the wilderness.
wilderness of Judea
The number of divine persons present at Jesus’ baptism.
three (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)
John prophesied that the one coming after him would baptize with these two things.
the Holy Spirit and fire
Matthew 6:6
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.