John the Baptist
Who preached in the wilderness of Judea?
John the Baptist
What does repentance mean?
Turning away from sin and turning toward God.
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist.
Which prophet spoke about a voice crying in the wilderness?
Isaiah
According to Romans 6:4, what are Christians called to walk in?
Newness of life
What was John's main message?
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
True or false: Repentance simply means feeling bad about something you did.
False
Where was Jesus baptized?
In the Jordan River.
Isaiah 40:3 says to prepare the way for whom?
The LORD
Baptism pictures being buried with whom?
Christ
What did John say people should produce as evidence of repentance?
Fruit in keeping with repentance.
If someone says, "I know I'm going the wrong way," but keeps walking in the same direction, what part of repentance is missing?
Turning around or changing direction.
Why wasn't Jesus' baptism an act of repentance from His own sin?
Jesus was sinless.
Which Old Testament prophet spoke about God sending a messenger to prepare the way?
Malachi
Coming out of the water pictures what?
Being raised to new life.
What was John's purpose in relation to Jesus?
To prepare the way for Jesus.
According to Matthew 3:8, what should accompany repentance?
Fruit
What descended like a dove when Jesus was baptized?
The Spirit of God.
How do Isaiah 40:3–5 and Matthew 3 connect?
Isaiah prophesied about a voice preparing the way, and John the Baptist fulfills that role.
What does baptism publicly communicate about a believer?
That they identify with Jesus and belong to Him.
John was described as what kind of voice in Isaiah 40?
A voice crying in the wilderness, preparing the way of the Lord.
Why isn't simply saying "I'm sorry" always the same thing as repentance?
Repentance involves changing direction and turning toward God, not merely feeling bad or wanting the consequences to disappear.
What did the Father say about Jesus after His baptism?
"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
Why are these Old Testament connections important when reading Matthew 3?
They show that John's ministry and Jesus' arrival fit God's previously revealed plan and promises.
Complete this idea: Repentance means turning away from ______ and turning toward ______.
Sin; God.