Bible Passage: Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3; John 1Main Point: Jesus obeyed God by being baptized Zechariah’s son, John, grew up in the wilderness. His ministry began when God’s word came to him, and he began preaching near the Jordan River. John worked to get people ready for the coming of Jesus, fulfilling the…
Bible Passage: Luke 2:41-52Main Point: Even as a child, Jesus wanted to do His Father’s plan. The Gospel of Luke records just two narratives about Jesus’ childhood: His dedication (Luke 2:21-40) and His visit to the temple when He was 12 years old (Luke 2:41-52). The Gospel of Matthew includes another story: a visit from…
Bible Passage: Luke 2Main Point: Simeon and Anna worshiped Jesus as the Messiah. God had chosen Mary and Joseph to be Jesus’ earthly parents. Mary and Joseph named their baby Jesus, obeying God in faith that salvation had indeed come into the world. (See Matt. 1:21.) When the time came for Jesus to be dedicated…