I had to do it in one to two pages, doublespaced, with one inch margins. When compared to the other three gospel accounts, the gospel of matthew is distinctly. Luz 153 deuteronomy chapter 6 is arguably the best chapter in the torah stating the greatness of the lord. Matthew 2 niv the magi visit the messiah after bible. From galilee jesus came to be baptized by john to fulfill. Before the middle of the second century we find the name gospel already given to the accounts of the life of jesus.
The ancestry and birth of christ, the son of the living god this genealogy is quite unlike that in luke 3. The sermon itself may have been much longer than what matthew includes in chapters 57. Matthews call might have happened during jesus ministry just prior to this speech matthew 4. Matthew chapter 3 the third chapter of matthew skips from jesus childhood to the beginning of his ministry. Study guide for matthew 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. Matthew 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Matthew 3, new international version niv the bible app. In this chapter john survives in the wilderness preaching to people about the coming. The focus of this chapter is on the preaching of john the baptist and the baptism of jesus for the first time since matthew 1. Joseph, who played such a central role in the first two chapters is never mentioned again. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. For this is he who was spoken of by isaiah the prophet, saying, the voice of one crying in the wilderness, make ready the way of the lord. It is the first chapter dealing with the ministry of jesus with events taking place some three decades after the close of the infancy narrative related in the previous two chapters.
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, joseph, thou son of david, fear not to take unto thee mary. The link to bible gateway, matthew chapter 3 is here. Matthew 2 new international version niv the magi visit the messiah. Do not be afraid, enoch, you righteous man, and scribe of righteousness. They mean, not barely a future happy state, in heaven, but a state to be enjoyed on earth. Learn bible quiz chapter 3 matthew with free interactive flashcards. This study began january 25, 2018, as part of verse by verse fellowships. Matthew 3 niv john the baptist prepares the way in bible. Chapter 3 read by domonique davis from the king james bible. In my matthew class, at foothills christian college, i was given the assignment of summarizing matthew. That does not mean were going to close the door on chapters 1 or 2. John the baptist took his place on stage just before jesus birth. Verses 16 after malachi there was no prophet until john the baptist came.
Johns clothes were made of camels hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. Matthew chapter 1 kjv king james version hello onnye. He denounces the judgments of god against the impenitent, matthew 3. Matthew, chapter 3 united states conference of catholic bishops. They accepted as scripture only the first five books of the old testament. Come and join us for a quick look at the book of matthew chapter 3. Matthew 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A voice of one calling in the wilderness, prepare the way for the lord, make straight paths for. Labored efforts to reconcile the two generally lead to suppositions concerning levirate marriages in which the issue had two fathers the legal and the actual, and also to various renditions of the same name, and other devices pressed into service for the purpose of achieving. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet esaias, saying, the voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the lord, make his paths straight.
Matthew 3 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. This chapter and the next are concerning the tribe of levi, which was to be mustered and marshalled by itself, and not in common with the other tribes, intimating the particular honour put upon them and the particular duty and service required from them. But john and jesus were close in age, and would be close friends as grown men. This was not an uninhabited desert, but a part of the country not thickly peopled, nor much enclosed. Gospel of matthew verse by verse ministry international. The design of his baptism, and that of christ, matthew 3. Chapter 15 1 and he answered me, and said to me with his voice. Matthew 3 new international version niv john the baptist prepares the way. Matthew 1 17 matthew chapter 1 the traditional title gospel of matthew has its origin from the earliest part of the christian era. Jesus responds with his third and final quote from deuteronomy 6. We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.
Jesus later claims his power over all the kingdoms of the earth in chapter 28. Next chapter of matthew the book of matthew, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of matthew, chapter 3 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. The gospel of matthew chapter three matthew skips ahead about thirty years to describe events that prepared jesus for his public ministry. John the baptist served as a forerunner with his own ministry of preaching in the wilderness of judea and baptizing in the jordan river 112. John the baptist, his preaching, manner of life, and baptism. Hagner 69 peter is later rejected with the same words in chapter 16. In those days john the baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of judea and saying, repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. The kingdom of heaven, and the kingdom of god, are but two phrases for the same thing. A voice of one crying out in the desert, prepare the way of the lord, make straight his paths. In those days came john the baptist, preaching in the wilderness of judaea, and saying, repent ye. He was a kinsman of jesusa cousin, perhapsor an uncle luke 1. His sermon that he preached to the pharisees and sadducees, wherein he endeavours to bring them to repentance matthew 3. Gospel of matthew summary the life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. Matthew 3 niv john the baptist prepares the way in.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Matthew 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament. As we present this important book, well give careful attention to the details. The resort of multitudes to him, and their submission to his baptism, matthew 3. Read all of matthew 3 verse 2 2 and saying, repent ye. Matthew 2 ended with jesus family settling down in nazareth, shortly after the death of herod the great matthew 2. Matthew chapter 4 king james version 1 then was jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. We discussed his mission to prepare the hearts of the people for the coming of the lord. John the baptist was a prophet sent by god to prepare israel for the messiah, who we call jesus christ. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Matthews call by christ is explicitly described in matthew 9. In those days john the baptist came preaching in the wilderness of judea, and saying, repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew introduces us to one of the fascinating characters of the new testament.
Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 3 matthew flashcards on quizlet. Due to the large crowd following him, jesus got into a. Matthew 3 niv bible in those days john the baptist. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. These are not the words of the baptist himself, as in john 1. Matthew 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references. Matthew, chapter 3 king james version christian answers. This passage opens on john the baptist preaching in the wilderness in the region of judea.
The student is also referred to supplemental material which will help in studying these chapters in matthew. The gospel of matthew a chapter by chapter analysis. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to. John the baptist proclaims the coming of the kingdom. The apostles, in the memoirs made by them, which are called gospels. The chapter begins with the preaching and baptizing of john the baptist, his call to repentance.