Jesus’ Identity as Messiah & King
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
- Euangelion = good news
- Jesus Christ = Savior Messiah
- Son of God
Prophecies Fulfilled
- Malachi 3:1 – A Messenger who will prepare Your way
- Isaiah 40:3 – Prepare the way of the Lord
John’s Message
- Baptism of repentance for forgiveness
- He who is mightier than I
- He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit
Jesus’ Baptism
- John baptized Jesus in the Jordan river
- Trinity in full view
- Son on earth
- Father in Heaven
- Spirit descended
Jesus’ Temptation
- Spirit drove him into wilderness
- He was tempted for forty days by Satan
- Angels ministered to Him
Take Homes
- How are you doing with temptations?
- Are you being lead by the Holy Spirit?
- Have you been baptized?
- Do you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God?
