The King and His Kingdom: Matthew 3:1-17 Why John the Baptist?

Have you ever wondered why Jesus was baptized? Have you ever wondered why there needed to be a John the Baptist? Couldn’t Jesus have just shown up and accomplished the same goals without John arriving first? Why do the four gospels address the baptism differently? Why did the Pharisees and Sadducees show up? Why, Why, Why? It’s okay to ask why, it can be important to ask why. When we ask why to understand, God will reveal the answer and by so doing will also reveal His nature and His character. And then we gain understanding and wisdom which brings peace and hope. Listen as we explore the third chapter of Matthew. I encourage you to look for insight into God’s approach and listen for ideas related to how God has moved and is moving in your life. Come prepared to take hold of practical things you can do to draw nearer to God and release His power into your life.William Smith. PhD