Calvary Chapel Reston Station, Reston, Va

Message #375, Matthew 3:1-17, “The Forerunner and the Father” Sunday, May 26, 2019 In this study we jump into Matthew chapter 3, which comes roughly thirty years after the end of Matthew chapter 2. Matthew introduces us to John the Baptist, who God the Father introduces to the Son of God. Our sermon questions are: What was the message and the mission of John the Baptist? What is the significance of Jesus' baptism? Special thanks and acknowledgment to Pastor Jon Courson and his Application Commentary on the New Testament (Volume 3) that provided the four points which were used to answer the second sermon question! Related verses: Luke 1:5-25,36 Luke 2:40-41,49 Deuteronomy 16 Matthew 1:21 Isaiah 40:3 John 1:7-15 2 Kings 1:8 Malachi 4:5 Leviticus 11:22 Luke 7:24-28 Luke 1:16-17 Matthew 15:1-9 Matthew 23:13-15,27,29 Acts 23:8 Ezekiel 7:19 Zephaniah 1:18 Revelation 6:16-17 Acts 17:31 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Romans 5:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Colossians 3:1-17 John 1:29-34 Romans 8:3-4,12-17 Romans 6:1-10,11-1